Human Factors Specialists'Education and Utilization Results of a Survey (1992) / Chapter Skim
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reviewed 74 definitions of this specialty from 400 references. Terms such as anthropometrics, applied ergonomics, applied experimental psychology, biomechanics, biotechnology, engineering psychology, ergonomics, human engineering, human factors, human factors engineering, human factors psychology, human 8
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Despite the rapid rise in the number of degree programs, senior management personnel in the Department of Defense (DoD) concerned with the system acquisition process anticipate that the demand for qualified human factors specialists who can function at the design level may exceed the available supply, leading to shortages in industry at the lower- and mid-career levels.
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Interestingly, they point out that the topics related to the manpower area shown in the table are not well covered either in the human factors textbooks or in existing human factors graduate training programs. Muckier and Seven conclude that the establishment of centers of excellence in graduate training as well as appropriate licensing and certification are needed to improve the background of the human factors specialist for MANPRINT.
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Awareness of MANPRINT is growing rapidly. For example, the Federal Aviation Administration is interested in these activities as a means of improving aviation safety and air traffic control.
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What tasks do human factors specialists currently perform relevant to the design, development, production, maintenance, and operation of consumer products and military systems? What skills and knowledge are required by human factors personnel in order to contribute effectively to the design, development, training, and evaluation of complex systems and operational procedures and to the development of training programs?
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Is there a disparity between job requirements and current education programs? Are human factors specialists receiving the type of analytical skills and training needed so that they may adapt appropriately to future requirements?
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Supplementary training programs that allow the human factors specialist to remain current in the field are described. A data base of the complete survey results are available to the reader for further analyses through the Department of Defense Crew System Ergonomics Information Analysis Center (CSERIAC)
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The report concludes with 11 general recommendations concerning the supply and demand of human factors specialists and the improvement of human factors education. These recommendations deal with the academic specialty, educational curriculum, supervisory training, graduate internships, graduate traineeships, research opportunities, availability of specialists, women and minority representation, awareness of human factors, areas of application, and future trends.
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