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Helmet course: certifications and materials

Online course of 300 hours in motorcycle helmets: certification and materials. 6 modules covering head-impact biomechanics, helmet materials and construction, certification and testing, design and simulation, and helmet use, selection and service life, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Helmet course: certifications and materials — studying from Australia

Motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles are a significant part of Australian transport and recreation, with strong demand for motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes in urban and regional areas. Engineers working in this field contribute to chassis and powertrain design, rider safety systems and emissions compliance. National vehicle standards and rider safety initiatives shape product development and testing. Employers include motorcycle importers and distributors, component suppliers, accessory makers and e-mobility start-ups.

Fees for Australia: A$712 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

  • Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)
  • Australian Motorcycle Industry Association
  • Standards Australia
  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Typical roles

  • Motorcycle Design Engineer
  • Two-Wheeler Test Engineer
  • Rider Safety Engineer
  • E-Mobility Product Engineer

Questions from Australia

Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised for motorcycle engineering roles in Australia?

SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any Australian national body. Recognition for engineering or vehicle compliance roles is decided by individual employers and relevant bodies. Vehicle safety and compliance in Australia are governed by national design rules, which apply regardless of your qualification, so check requirements with the employer.

Which Australian employers work in motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?

Motorcycle and scooter importers, distributors, component suppliers, dealer service networks and performance workshops are examples of Australian employers in this field. Whether they value a private qualification depends on their policies. Practical experience and a strong final project portfolio are typically persuasive in this industry.

Is the course suitable for someone working full time in Australia?

The programmes are delivered 100% online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from home at times that suit you. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Check the hours required for your chosen programme and make sure your schedule allows steady progress.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the mechanisms of head injury in motorcyclists.

02

Describe the materials and construction elements of a helmet.

03

Interpret the ECE 22.06 tests and other certifications.

04

Apply finite element simulation to helmet design.

05

Advise on helmet selection, use and service life.

06

Compare rating and homologation programmes.

07

Develop a justified technical helmet proposal.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Helmet design engineers.
  • Homologation laboratory technicians.
  • Impact simulation engineers.
  • PPE quality managers.
  • Technical advisers in motorcycle shops.
  • Biomechanics researchers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in helmet manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN/ECE Regulation No 22.06 (protective helmets)
  • FIM Racing Homologation Programme for Helmets (FRHPhe-01) (helmet homologation for FIM competition)
  • FMVSS 218 (US motorcycle helmet standard)
  • Snell M2020 (Snell Memorial Foundation motorcycle helmet standard)
  • SHARP (UK helmet safety rating scheme)
  • JIS T 8133 (Japanese standard for motorcyclist helmets)
  • LS-DYNA
  • Abaqus
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Anatomy of the head and neck
  2. 1.2Focal and diffuse brain injuries
  3. 1.3Linear and rotational acceleration
  4. 1.4The HIC criterion
  5. 1.5The BrIC criterion and rotational measures
  6. 1.6Human tolerance thresholds
  7. 1.7Oblique impacts in real crashes
  8. 1.8Injury statistics for motorcyclists
  9. 1.9The role of the helmet in survival
  10. 1.10Workshop: reading acceleration curves from a test
  1. 2.1Polycarbonate and thermoplastic shells
  2. 2.2Glass-fibre, carbon and aramid composites
  3. 2.3EPS inner liner
  4. 2.4Multi-density EPS
  5. 2.5Rotational systems such as MIPS
  6. 2.6Padding and comfort
  7. 2.7Visors: optics and strength
  8. 2.8Double-D and micrometric fasteners
  9. 2.9Ventilation and aerodynamics
  10. 2.10Lab: cutting open and studying a used helmet
  1. 3.1ECE 22.06 regulation: scope and tests
  2. 3.2Linear impact test at several points
  3. 3.3Oblique impact test
  4. 3.4Penetration and retention tests
  5. 3.5Chin-guard test for modular helmets
  6. 3.6FIM FRHPhe homologation
  7. 3.7DOT FMVSS 218
  8. 3.8Snell M2020
  9. 3.9SHARP programmes and their rating
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: comparing requirements across standards
  1. 4.1The helmet design process
  2. 4.2Sizes and head shapes
  3. 4.3Finite element impact simulation
  4. 4.4Human head models
  5. 4.5Optimising thicknesses and densities
  6. 4.6Prototyping and testing
  7. 4.7Quality control in manufacturing
  8. 4.8Marking and labelling
  9. 4.9Trends: smart helmets
  10. 4.10Case study: FEM optimisation of a liner
  1. 5.1Choosing size and fit
  2. 5.2Types: full-face, modular, open-face and off-road
  3. 5.3Racing versus road use
  4. 5.4Maintenance and cleaning
  5. 5.5Service life and expiry
  6. 5.6Replacement after an impact
  7. 5.7Removing the helmet after an accident
  8. 5.8The market and counterfeits
  9. 5.9Mandatory-use regulations
  10. 5.10Case study: advising a user on a purchase
  1. 6.1Defining the user and the use case
  2. 6.2Analysis of the applicable standards
  3. 6.3Materials comparison
  4. 6.4Design proposal
  5. 6.5Validation test plan
  6. 6.6Simulation or technical analysis
  7. 6.7Cost and manufacturing assessment
  8. 6.8Technical report
  9. 6.9Written report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online 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 course is compatible with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LS-DYNA, Abaqus, SolidWorks and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for linear and oblique laboratory impact testing, finite element simulation and comparative analysis of certifications. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: UN/ECE Regulation No 22.06; FIM Racing Homologation Programme for Helmets (FRHPhe-01); FMVSS 218; Snell M2020; SHARP; JIS T 8133.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UN/ECE Regulation No 22.06, FIM FRHPhe-01 and FMVSS 218 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:LS-DYNA, Abaqus, SolidWorks, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a justified technical helmet proposal with materials comparison, validation test plan and simulation, 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.

User and standards
Define the user and use case and analyse the applicable standards.
Materials comparison
Compare shell, liner and rotational-system materials for the design.
Design proposal
Draw up the helmet design proposal and its validation test plan.
Simulation and cost
Run a simulation or technical analysis and assess cost and manufacturing.
Final project
A technical helmet report, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Helmet design engineerHomologation laboratory technicianImpact simulation engineerPPE quality managerMotorcycle shop technical adviserBiomechanics researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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 LS-DYNA, Abaqus, SolidWorks, MATLAB, 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 a computer able to run the 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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