Diploma in Hydrogen Safety and Storage
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in hydrogen safety and storage. 8 modules covering hydrogen properties, storage technologies, materials, risk analysis, ATEX, refuelling stations and hydrogen vehicles, with ISO 19880-1, ISO/TR 15916 and DNV Phast, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Hydrogen Safety and Storage — studying from Ireland
Ireland's agricultural, forestry, construction and utility sectors rely heavily on off-road vehicles and specialist machinery, creating steady demand for engineers and technicians. Dealers, manufacturers' service networks and specialist fabricators support tractors, earthmoving equipment, forestry machines and bespoke vehicles. Engineers in this area work on hydraulics, powertrain integration, machine safety and maintenance planning. Machinery safety and market surveillance are overseen by national safety and standards authorities in line with European machinery directives.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Are there professional bodies in Ireland for off-road and specialist vehicle engineers that this qualification relates to?
Off-road and machinery engineers in Ireland often join Engineers Ireland, and agricultural and construction sectors have their own industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership, licences or recognition. Confirm entry requirements directly with any body you are considering.
Do Irish employers in agriculture, construction and specialist machinery value this training?
Employers in Ireland's agricultural machinery, construction and plant hire sectors generally weigh practical experience heavily. A private online qualification may support your application, but its value is decided by each employer. The final project can help demonstrate your skills, though no outcome is guaranteed.
Is the programme manageable alongside work, and can my employer pay for it?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around field or workshop schedules from anywhere in Ireland. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the properties of hydrogen that are relevant to safety.
Compare storage technologies and their associated risks.
Select materials and components that are compatible with hydrogen.
Carry out risk analyses and consequence modelling.
Classify explosive atmosphere zones and apply ATEX.
Apply the requirements for refuelling stations and vehicles.
Prepare safety and emergency plans for hydrogen facilities.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen safety engineers looking to deepen their expertise in storage and risk control.
- ATEX risk prevention technicians extending their work to hydrogen facilities.
- Refuelling station engineers involved in the design and operation of hydrogen stations.
- Risk analysis consultants who assess hydrogen installations.
- Hydrogen fleet managers responsible for vehicles, depots and workshops.
- Pressure equipment inspectors working with hydrogen vessels and components.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the energy sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen refuelling stations)
- ISO/TR 15916 (basic considerations for the safety of hydrogen systems)
- Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX (equipment for explosive atmospheres)
- ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- ISO 11114-1 (compatibility of cylinder and valve materials)
- UNECE Regulation R134 (safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles)
- ISO 19881 (gaseous hydrogen land vehicle fuel containers)
- Directive 1999/92/EC (protection of workers in explosive atmospheres)
- DNV Phast
- HyRAM+
- BowTieXP
- FLACS-CFD
8 modules
1.1Physical and chemical properties1.2Flammability limits and ignition energy1.3Detonation and deflagration1.4Diffusion and buoyancy1.5Invisible flame and detection1.6Embrittlement of metals1.7Purity according to ISO 146871.8Production and supply chain1.9Comparison with natural gas and LPG1.10Workshop: calculating the flammable zones of a leak
2.1Compressed storage at 350 and 700 bar2.2Type I to IV vessels2.3Liquid hydrogen and cryogenics2.4Metal hydrides according to ISO 161112.5LOHC organic carriers2.6Ammonia as a carrier2.7Stationary storage in cylinder bundles2.8On-board vehicle storage2.9Boil-off and permeation losses2.10Case study: selecting storage for a fleet
3.1Material compatibility according to ISO 111143.2Steels, aluminium and composites3.3Seals and polymers3.4Valves, regulators and fittings3.5Pressure relief devices3.6Fatigue and filling cycles3.7Burst and permeability tests3.8Vessel inspection3.9Selection of certified components3.10Practical exercise: material compatibility sheet
4.1HAZID hazard identification4.2HAZOP studies4.3Quantitative risk analysis4.4Dispersion and jet modelling4.5Jet fire radiation4.6Explosion overpressures4.7Safety distances4.8Barriers and bow-tie analysis4.9Residual risk and acceptance4.10Lab: modelling a leak in DNV Phast
5.1Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX5.2Workers Directive 1999/92/EC5.3Zone classification according to IEC 60079-10-15.4Equipment for group IIC5.5Ventilation and dilution5.6Explosion protection document5.7Control of ignition sources5.8Static electricity5.9Hot work permits5.10Workshop: zone classification of a station
6.1ISO 19880-1 requirements6.2Compressors and pre-cooling6.3SAE J2601 refuelling protocols6.4EN 17124 fuel quality6.5Layout and distances6.6Emergency shutdown systems6.7Gas and flame detection6.8Licences and permits6.9Station maintenance6.10Case study: installation at a machinery depot
7.1Fuel cells in heavy machinery7.2Hydrogen combustion engines7.3UNECE R134 requirements7.4Vessels according to ISO 198817.5Compartment ventilation7.6Workshops and indoor car parks7.7Response to road traffic accidents7.8Road transport under ADR7.9Training for drivers and mechanics7.10Practical exercise: safety plan for a fleet workshop
8.1Description of the facility8.2Hydrogen inventory and conditions8.3Hazard identification8.4Consequence modelling8.5ATEX zone classification8.6Prevention and mitigation measures8.7Emergency plan8.8Regulatory compliance8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Phast, HyRAM+, BowTieXP and FLACS-CFD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: consequence analysis of leaks at stations, zone classification in fleet workshops and assessment of stationary storage. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 19880-1, ISO/TR 15916, Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), ISO 14687, ISO 11114-1, UNECE Regulation R134, ISO 19881, Directive 1999/92/EC.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with DNV Phast, HyRAM+, BowTieXP and FLACS-CFD, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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