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Ergonomics course applied to user safety

Online course of 300 hours in ergonomics applied to rider safety, 6 modules covering rider ergonomics and anthropometry, physical loads and comfort, interface and cognitive load, ergonomics and active safety, and assessment methods, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply anthropometry to the design and set-up of motorcycles.

02

Assess postural loads, vibration and thermal comfort.

03

Analyse the cognitive load of interfaces and controls.

04

Relate ergonomics to active safety.

05

Use standardised ergonomic assessment methods.

06

Propose adaptations for riders with special needs.

07

Produce a complete ergonomic study of a motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Product ergonomics engineers.
  • Motorcycle designers.
  • Risk prevention technicians.
  • User experience specialists.
  • Vehicle adaptation advisers.
  • Human factors researchers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles in the design of work systems)
  • ISO 11226 (evaluation of static working postures)
  • ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
  • ISO 5349-1 (hand-transmitted vibration)
  • UNE-EN ISO 7250-1 (basic human body measurements)
  • ISO 15008 (visual presentation of in-vehicle information)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 60 (motorcycle controls)
  • Siemens Jack
  • RAMSIS
  • Kinovea
  • Ergonautas (RULA/REBA)
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Ergonomic principles applied to the vehicle
  2. 1.2Anthropometry of the user population
  3. 1.3Percentiles and designing for diversity
  4. 1.4Handlebar-seat-footpeg triangle
  5. 1.5Riding positions: naked, sport, touring and scooter
  6. 1.6Reach to controls and feet on the ground
  7. 1.7Shorter riders
  8. 1.8The passenger and their ergonomics
  9. 1.9Ergonomics of professional riders
  10. 1.10Workshop: measuring the ergonomic triangle of three motorcycles
  1. 2.1Static postures and fatigue
  2. 2.2Load on wrists and neck
  3. 2.3Whole-body vibration
  4. 2.4Hand-arm vibration
  5. 2.5Aerodynamic noise and hearing
  6. 2.6Heat stress
  7. 2.7Seat design
  8. 2.8Aerodynamics and wind pressure
  9. 2.9Long journeys and rest breaks
  10. 2.10Lab: measuring handlebar vibration
  1. 3.1TFT dashboards and legibility
  2. 3.2Design of switchgear controls
  3. 3.3Warning lights and alerts
  4. 3.4Navigation and distraction
  5. 3.5Voice commands and intercoms
  6. 3.6Mental workload
  7. 3.7Eyes-off-road time
  8. 3.8Designing menus for use while riding
  9. 3.9Night-time dashboard visibility
  10. 3.10Case study: evaluation of a TFT interface
  1. 4.1Posture and braking capability
  2. 4.2Lever reach and force
  3. 4.3Rearward visibility and mirrors
  4. 4.4Being seen: conspicuity
  5. 4.5Low-speed stability
  6. 4.6Motorcycle weight and manoeuvrability
  7. 4.7Accessibility for people with disabilities
  8. 4.8Control adaptations
  9. 4.9Riding gear and freedom of movement
  10. 4.10Practical: low-speed manoeuvrability test
  1. 5.1Comfort questionnaires
  2. 5.2RULA and REBA postural assessment
  3. 5.3Motion capture
  4. 5.4Digital human models
  5. 5.5Electromyography
  6. 5.6User trials
  7. 5.7Statistical analysis of results
  8. 5.8Standards applicable to assessment
  9. 5.9Design recommendations
  10. 5.10Case study: ergonomic assessment with a digital human model
  1. 6.1Defining the user and the use case
  2. 6.2Selecting the motorcycle
  3. 6.3Anthropometric measurements
  4. 6.4Assessment of posture and loads
  5. 6.5Interface assessment
  6. 6.6Adjustment or design proposals
  7. 6.7Safety appraisal
  8. 6.8Technical report
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, Kinovea and Ergonautas (RULA/REBA), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: measuring the ergonomic triangle, measuring handlebar and seat vibration, and evaluating interfaces with users. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 6385, ISO 11226, ISO 2631-1, ISO 5349-1, UNE-EN ISO 7250-1, ISO 15008, UNECE Regulation No. 60.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 6385, ISO 11226 and ISO 2631-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, Kinovea and Ergonautas (RULA/REBA), in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete ergonomic study of a motorcycle for a defined user, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Ergonomic triangle measurement
Measure the handlebar-seat-footpeg triangle and relate it to the user population.
Vibration and comfort assessment
Measure handlebar vibration and assess postural loads and comfort.
TFT interface evaluation
Evaluate the legibility and cognitive load of a TFT dashboard.
Digital human model assessment
Carry out an ergonomic assessment with a digital human model and RULA/REBA.
Final project
Produce and present a complete ergonomic study of a motorcycle with design proposals, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Product ergonomics engineerMotorcycle designerRisk prevention technicianUser experience specialistVehicle adaptation adviserHuman factors researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Siemens Jack, RAMSIS, Kinovea and Ergonautas (RULA/REBA), using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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