Postgraduate Diploma in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration. 8 modules covering Directive 2013/59/Euratom (cosmic radiation for crews), Directive 2003/10/EC (noise) and CARI-7 (FAA). Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration — studying from Ireland
Ireland is a significant centre for medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with many international device manufacturers and a strong cluster of biomedical research in Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Biomechanics, wearable sensing and occupational health technologies are developed by companies, hospitals and research institutes such as the National University of Ireland Galway's research groups. Engineers in this area design medical devices, rehabilitation systems and safety monitoring solutions under strict regulatory requirements. Oversight comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for this area?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers or the relevant body. In Ireland, engineers in this field may look to Engineers Ireland for professional membership, but completing a SEIUM programme does not by itself grant membership of any body. Check requirements directly with the body concerned before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Ireland working in this area?
Employers in Ireland decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many assess it alongside your existing experience, the final project and your portfolio. Roles in medical devices, occupational health and workplace safety may value specialist knowledge, but there is no guarantee of recognition or of any salary or promotion outcome. Ask prospective employers whether they would accept the qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and does my employer need to fund it?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly commitment accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees. Each student is assigned a technical tutor for support.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the physical environment of aircraft cabins.
Estimate the cosmic radiation exposure of flight crews.
Assess air quality and ion concentration in the cabin.
Measure noise exposure in accordance with ISO 9612.
Assess whole-body and hand-arm vibration.
Propose technical and organisational control measures.
Design health surveillance that considers combined effects.
Who it's for
- Aviation prevention technician looking to specialise in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration.
- Industrial hygienist looking to specialise in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration.
- Aviation occupational physician looking to specialise in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration.
- Cabin environment engineer looking to specialise in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration.
- Radiation protection specialist looking to specialise in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration.
- Crew health manager looking to specialise in Cabin Hazards: Ions, Noise and Vibration.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter airlines.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (cosmic radiation in crews)
- Directive 2003/10/EC (noise)
- Directive 2002/44/EC (vibration)
- ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
- ISO 5349-1 (hand-arm vibration)
- ISO 9612 (noise exposure at work)
- ANSI/ASHRAE 161 (air quality in commercial aircraft)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Aircraft cabins, trains, machinery and vehicles1.2Combined physical exposures at the workstation1.3Ionising and non-ionising radiation: differences1.4Air ionisation, ozone and environmental quality1.5Basic acoustics: sound pressure and decibels1.6Vibration: amplitude, frequency and acceleration1.7Human response to physical stimuli1.8Preventive framework of Law 31/19951.9Risk assessment and the hierarchy of controls1.10Case study: inventory of physical agents in the cabin
2.1Galactic cosmic radiation and solar events2.2Variation with altitude, latitude and the solar cycle2.3Effective dose and sievert2.4Directive 2013/59/Euratom and crew members2.5Royal Decree 1029/2022 on radiation protection2.6Dose calculation with CARI-7 and SIEVERT2.7Alerts for solar particle events2.8Health surveillance and pregnancy in crew members2.9Dosimetric recording and route planning2.10Practice: estimating the annual dose of a flight crew
3.1Positive and negative atmospheric ions3.2Ozone at high altitude and catalytic converters3.3Smoke and oil events (fume events)3.4Air ionisers: effectiveness and by-products3.5CO2, ventilation and air renewal3.6ASHRAE 161 standard for aircraft cabins3.7Ion counters and gas analysers3.8Effects on comfort and respiratory health3.9Fine particles and HEPA filtration3.10Laboratory: measuring ions and CO2 in the cabin
4.1Sources: engine, aerodynamic flow and taxiing4.2Royal Decree 286/2006 and exposure values4.3Measurement in accordance with ISO 9612 using dosimeters4.4LEX,8h level and peak level4.5Noise in communication headsets (ISO 11904)4.6Noise-induced hearing loss and audiometry4.7Extra-auditory effects and masking of alarms4.8Infrasound and low frequencies4.9Spectral analysis in octave bands4.10Practice: sound assessment of a driver's workstation
5.1Royal Decree 1311/2005 and limit values5.2ISO 2631-1 and frequency weightings5.3A(8) value and VDV dose5.4Hand-arm vibration at controls in accordance with ISO 53495.5Triaxial accelerometers and seat pad5.6Seat transmissibility: SEAT and EN 142535.7Shocks and jolts in off-road machinery5.8Lower back pain and musculoskeletal effects5.9Kinetosis caused by low frequencies5.10Laboratory: measuring vibration at the seat
6.1Acoustic insulation and absorbent materials6.2Active noise control in the cabin6.3Seat and cabin suspensions6.4Selection of hearing protectors6.5Maintenance as a control measure6.6Workstation rotation and time limitation6.7Flight planning with regard to radiation6.8Training and information for operators6.9Purchase of low-emission equipment6.10Case study: vibration reduction plan for a fleet
7.1Specific health surveillance protocols7.2Interaction between noise, vibration and fatigue7.3Combined effects with heat and shift work7.4Pregnant workers and sensitive personnel7.5Epidemiological indicators for the cabin7.6Recording and traceability of exposures7.7Risk communication and participation7.8Audit of the preventive system7.9Lessons from incident investigations7.10Workshop: matrix of combined physical risks
8.1Selection of the cabin and scope8.2Measurement plan and instrumentation8.3Noise measurements8.4Vibration measurements8.5Estimation of radiation and air quality8.6Comparison with limit values8.7Proposal of preventive measures8.8Health surveillance plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CARI-7 (FAA), MATLAB, Brüel & Kjær BK Connect, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for noise and vibration measurement in flight, cabin air quality monitoring and route-based radiation dose estimation. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise the physical environment of aircraft cabins.
Estimate the cosmic radiation exposure of flight crews.
Assess air quality and ion concentration in the cabin.
Measure noise exposure in accordance with ISO 9612.
Assess whole-body and hand-arm vibration.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses CARI-7 (FAA), MATLAB, Brüel & Kjær BK Connect and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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