Course in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety
300-hour online Course in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety. 6 modules covering UN Regulation No. 94 (frontal impact), UN Regulation No. 137 (full-width frontal impact) and LS-DYNA. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety — studying from Australia
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are essential across Australian industries, particularly in transport, energy, defence and mining. RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) practices support asset integrity and regulatory compliance. Vehicle and product homologation is governed by national standards and the Infrastructure department, while work health and safety laws are harmonised across most jurisdictions. Engineers work on safety cases, certification, failure analysis and compliance documentation. Employers include regulators, certification bodies, asset owners and consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does SEIUM's qualification satisfy Australian regulatory or homologation requirements?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. Homologation and safety regulation in Australia, such as vehicle standards administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, set their own requirements. Confirm with the relevant authority which competencies apply.
Which Australian employers and bodies might value this training in RAMS and regulation?
Consultancies, infrastructure and rail operators, regulators' contractors, and industrial safety teams in Australia may hire people with RAMS and compliance skills. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer. Demonstrated competence and project experience usually carry significant weight.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and how is payment handled?
The programmes are online, taught in English, and include an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from Australia around your job. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Confirm the programme length and the time you can realistically commit each week.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the fundamentals of impact biomechanics.
Analyse the design of structures for energy absorption.
Describe how seat belts, airbags and seats work.
Interpret type-approval regulations and assessment programmes.
Apply finite element simulation to passive safety design.
Identify passive safety trends for new vehicle architectures.
Develop a passive safety concept for a vehicle.
Who it's for
- Passive safety engineer looking to specialise in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety.
- Body structure engineer looking to specialise in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety.
- Restraint systems engineer looking to specialise in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety.
- Crash simulation engineer looking to specialise in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety.
- Crash test laboratory technician looking to specialise in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety.
- Type-approval engineer looking to specialise in Introduction to Automotive Passive Safety.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 94 (frontal impact)
- UN Regulation No. 137 (full-width frontal impact)
- UN Regulation No. 95 (side impact)
- UN Regulation No. 16 (seat belts)
- UN Regulation No. 17 (seats and head restraints)
- FMVSS 208 (occupant protection)
- Euro NCAP protocols
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Active vs passive safety1.2Injury mechanisms in a crash1.3Human tolerance: head, neck and thorax1.4HIC, Nij and thoracic deflection criteria1.5AIS scales and injury risk1.6Differences by age, sex and stature1.7Real-world accident data1.8Energy triangle and deceleration1.9Occupant travel concept1.10Case study: calculating HIC from a curve
2.1Programmed deformation zones2.2Survival cell2.3High-strength steels and hot stamping2.4Aluminium and composites2.5Energy absorbers and side members2.6Structures for side impact2.7Rollover and roof protection2.8Vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility2.9Structures for electric vehicles and batteries2.10Workshop: analysis of a frontal load path
3.1Three-point seat belt3.2Pretensioners and force limiters3.3Frontal and adaptive airbags3.4Side, curtain and knee airbags3.5Seats and anti-whiplash head restraints3.6Child restraint systems3.7Occupant sensors3.8Electronic deployment control3.9Integrated restraint system design3.10Laboratory: comparison of loads with and without a load limiter
4.1UN Regulations R94, R95, R135 and R1374.2Euro NCAP and its influence4.3Crash test dummies: Hybrid III, THOR, WorldSID4.4Instrumentation and data acquisition systems4.5Sled and component tests4.6Rollover and roof tests4.7Crash test facilities4.8Pedestrian protection R1274.9Child restraint R1294.10Practice: reading an R94 test report
5.1Finite element simulation with LS-DYNA5.2Dummy models and THUMS human body models5.3Test-simulation correlation5.4Structural optimisation5.5Seating positions in autonomous vehicles5.6Out-of-position occupants5.7Post-collision safety and eCall5.8Battery safety after impact5.9Passive safety in microvehicles5.10Case study: correlation of a frontal test
6.1Vehicle and scenario selection6.2Biomechanical analysis6.3Structural analysis6.4Definition of the restraint system6.5Simplified simulation model6.6Analysis of results6.7Improvement proposals6.8Test plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is LS-DYNA, Altair HyperMesh, Madymo, Simcenter 3D, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real full-scale crash test procedures, sled component tests and finite element impact simulation. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the fundamentals of impact biomechanics.
Analyse the design of structures for energy absorption.
Describe how seat belts, airbags and seats work.
Interpret type-approval regulations and assessment programmes.
Apply finite element simulation to passive safety design.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with LS-DYNA, Altair HyperMesh, Madymo and Simcenter 3D. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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