Course in Ergonomics in Cruise Ship Interiors
Online course of 300 hours in ergonomics for cruise ship interiors. 6 modules covering onboard ergonomics and anthropometry, passenger cabins, public spaces and circulation, crew and work spaces, and assessment tools, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the principles of ergonomics and anthropometry to the cruise ship environment.
Design functional and accessible passenger cabins.
Analyse circulation and the use of public spaces.
Improve the ergonomic conditions of the crew.
Use assessment methods such as RULA and REBA.
Verify compliance with accessibility and habitability standards.
Carry out a complete ergonomic study of an area of the ship.
Who it's for
- Naval ergonomists working on passenger ship design.
- Cruise ship interior designers.
- Onboard occupational health and safety technicians.
- Accessibility consultants.
- Hotel product managers at cruise lines.
- Naval architects specialising in accommodation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the cruise industry.
What you'll work with
- MLC 2006 Title 3 (crew accommodation and recreational facilities)
- ASTM F1166 (human engineering design for marine systems)
- SOLAS Chapter II-2 (fire safety and means of escape)
- MSC.1/Circ.1533 (evacuation analysis)
- ISO 7250-1 (basic human body measurements)
- Directive (EU) 2019/882 (accessibility requirements)
- MSC/Circ.735 (passengers with reduced mobility)
- ISO 21542 (accessibility of the built environment)
- Siemens Jack
- Autodesk Revit
- Pathfinder
- SketchUp
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Principles of applied ergonomics1.2Anthropometry and percentiles1.3Passenger diversity and ages1.4Ship motion and postural stability1.5Handrail and surface heights1.6Minimum circulation spaces1.7Cognitive ergonomics and wayfinding1.8Human factors design standards1.9Universal accessibility on board1.10Case study: ergonomic audit of a deck
2.1Cabin dimensions and layout2.2Bed height and access2.3Storage and wardrobes2.4Compact bathrooms and safety2.5Balconies and transitions2.6Accessible cabins for passengers with reduced mobility2.7Lighting and room controls2.8Noise and rest2.9Maintenance by staff2.10Workshop: layout of an accessible cabin
3.1Theatres and sightlines3.2Restaurants and buffets3.3Atriums and staircases3.4Lifts and embarkation flows3.5Signage and wayfinding3.6Pool areas and open decks3.7Crowd management3.8Seating and heavy-use furniture3.9Children's spaces3.10Practical exercise: flow analysis in an atrium
4.1Crew cabins under MLC 20064.2Mess rooms and rest areas4.3Workstations in galleys and pantries4.4Reception and guest service desks4.5Laundries and storerooms4.6Manual handling of loads4.7Slip and fall risks4.8Fatigue and working hours4.9Separate service corridors4.10Case study: redesign of a service pantry
5.1Simulation with digital human models5.2Full-scale mock-ups5.3User surveys and observation5.4Task analysis5.5REBA and RULA methods5.6Ship motion and seasickness5.7Evacuation studies5.8Verification against standards5.9Ergonomic recommendations report5.10Lab: RULA assessment of a bar workstation
6.1Selection of the study area6.2User characterisation6.3Task and flow analysis6.4Ergonomic diagnosis of the area6.5Design proposals6.6Validation with digital models6.7Implementation plan for improvements6.8Ergonomic improvement indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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 the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Jack, Autodesk Revit, Pathfinder and SketchUp, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: ergonomic audits of cabins and public spaces, postural assessment of crew workstations and analysis of passenger flows in common areas. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: MLC 2006 Title 3, ASTM F1166, SOLAS Chapter II-2, MSC.1/Circ.1533, ISO 7250-1, Directive (EU) 2019/882, MSC/Circ.735, ISO 21542.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 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, Autodesk Revit, Pathfinder and SketchUp, 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 capable of running 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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