Visual Ergonomics and Swedish Language SkillLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Knowledge base
Students are able to
• describe occupational vision, eye protection and related legislation, recommendations for indoor lighting, recommendations and regulations related to display screen work, and legislation on traffic vision
• seek optometric information in second domestic language from various sources and can convey both verbal and written information.
• The students acquire skills in the second domestic language (Swedish) that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§). The students acquire verbal and written language and communication skills that are at least at the B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Clinical/practical base
Students are able to
• evaluate the lighting and visual load in office and information work
• apply their own special knowledge as an expert in visual ergonomics
• manage custom service with second domestic language (Swedish)

Content

Content:
• vision in the information work – vision load, ergonomics, eye and symptoms and legislation for special spectacles for computer work
• vision requirements for traffic and occupations - driving license regulation, aviation vision requirements
• eye protection – safety glasses, materials and standards
• interior lighting - recommendations and assessment
• use of second domestic language in customer service and communications

Qualifications

Binocular Vision

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project