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.
Helmet course: certifications and materials — studying from Ireland
Ireland's two-wheeler sector is mainly represented by retail, servicing, touring and motorsport activity rather than large-scale manufacturing. Motorcycle dealerships, specialist workshops and events such as the North West 200 and the Irish road racing scene sustain a strong engineering and technical community. Engineers and technicians in this area work on vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, testing and performance tuning. Road vehicle type-approval and safety requirements are overseen by national transport and road safety authorities.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised professional body in Ireland for this area that this qualification is linked to?
Motorcycle engineering in Ireland has no single regulated professional title. Engineers commonly join Engineers Ireland, and motorsport or automotive professionals may participate in relevant industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not grant membership or licences. Check the requirements of any body you intend to join.
Would Irish employers in motorcycle and 2-wheeler sectors recognise this training?
Employers in Ireland, including dealerships, component suppliers and specialist workshops, decide for themselves how to value private online qualifications. Practical experience and demonstrable project work are often weighted heavily. The final project may help show your capability, but there is no guarantee of recognition or employment outcome.
How flexible is the programme for someone already working or running a business?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it can be fitted around work from anywhere in Ireland. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the mechanisms of head injury in motorcyclists.
Describe the materials and construction elements of a helmet.
Interpret the ECE 22.06 tests and other certifications.
Apply finite element simulation to helmet design.
Advise on helmet selection, use and service life.
Compare rating and homologation programmes.
Develop a justified technical helmet proposal.
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.
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
6 modules
1.1Anatomy of the head and neck1.2Focal and diffuse brain injuries1.3Linear and rotational acceleration1.4The HIC criterion1.5The BrIC criterion and rotational measures1.6Human tolerance thresholds1.7Oblique impacts in real crashes1.8Injury statistics for motorcyclists1.9The role of the helmet in survival1.10Workshop: reading acceleration curves from a test
2.1Polycarbonate and thermoplastic shells2.2Glass-fibre, carbon and aramid composites2.3EPS inner liner2.4Multi-density EPS2.5Rotational systems such as MIPS2.6Padding and comfort2.7Visors: optics and strength2.8Double-D and micrometric fasteners2.9Ventilation and aerodynamics2.10Lab: cutting open and studying a used helmet
3.1ECE 22.06 regulation: scope and tests3.2Linear impact test at several points3.3Oblique impact test3.4Penetration and retention tests3.5Chin-guard test for modular helmets3.6FIM FRHPhe homologation3.7DOT FMVSS 2183.8Snell M20203.9SHARP programmes and their rating3.10Practical exercise: comparing requirements across standards
4.1The helmet design process4.2Sizes and head shapes4.3Finite element impact simulation4.4Human head models4.5Optimising thicknesses and densities4.6Prototyping and testing4.7Quality control in manufacturing4.8Marking and labelling4.9Trends: smart helmets4.10Case study: FEM optimisation of a liner
5.1Choosing size and fit5.2Types: full-face, modular, open-face and off-road5.3Racing versus road use5.4Maintenance and cleaning5.5Service life and expiry5.6Replacement after an impact5.7Removing the helmet after an accident5.8The market and counterfeits5.9Mandatory-use regulations5.10Case study: advising a user on a purchase
6.1Defining the user and the use case6.2Analysis of the applicable standards6.3Materials comparison6.4Design proposal6.5Validation test plan6.6Simulation or technical analysis6.7Cost and manufacturing assessment6.8Technical report6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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.
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 able to run the programme's 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 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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