Postgraduate Diploma in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment. 8 modules covering ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration), ISO 8608 (road profiles) and MATLAB. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment — 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.
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
Relate vehicle dynamics to the vibration transmitted to the occupant.
Describe the human response to vibration.
Apply vibration and comfort assessment standards.
Instrument a vehicle to measure on-road vibration.
Assess driver well-being and fatigue.
Propose suspension and seat solutions to improve comfort.
Produce a comprehensive assessment of on-road comfort.
Who it's for
- Vehicle comfort engineer wishing to specialise in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment.
- NVH engineer wishing to specialise in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment.
- Road test technician wishing to specialise in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment.
- Vehicle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment.
- Seat designer wishing to specialise in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment.
- Transport ergonomics consultant wishing to specialise in On-Road Vibration and Well-being Assessment.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
- ISO 8608 (road profiles)
- ISO 10326-1 (laboratory assessment of seats)
- EN 12299 (passenger comfort on railways)
- Directive 2002/44/EC (vibration)
- ISO 5008 (vibration in agricultural tractors)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Sources of vibration in the vehicle1.2Road profile and ISO 86081.3Quarter-car and half-car models1.4Frequency response of the suspension1.5Seat transmissibility1.6Engine and powertrain vibration1.7Noise and vibration in electric vehicles1.8Vibration in buses, lorries and trains1.9Vibration in mobile machinery1.10Practical: simulation of a quarter-car model
2.1Biodynamics of the seated body2.2Resonant frequencies of the human body2.3Apparent mass and seat-to-head transmissibility2.4Perception and vibration thresholds2.5Motion sickness and low frequencies2.6Effects on vision and manual control2.7Vibration-induced fatigue and drowsiness2.8Differences between drivers and passengers2.9Vulnerable groups and pregnant women2.10Case study: comfort complaints on an urban bus
3.1ISO 2631-1: comfort and health3.2Frequency weightings Wk, Wd and Wf3.3Vibration dose value (VDV)3.4ISO 2631-4 for rail transport3.5EN 12299 on railway comfort3.6SEAT: seat effective amplitude transmissibility3.7ISO 10326 seat testing3.8Directive 2002/44/EC for professional drivers3.9Subjective comfort scales3.10Laboratory: calculation of SEAT with measured data
4.1Triaxial accelerometers and seat pads4.2On-board acquisition systems4.3Planning test routes4.4Synchronisation with GPS and video4.5Signal processing and weighting4.6Spectral analysis and PSD4.7Recording physiological variables4.8Data quality and artefacts4.9Measurement repeatability4.10Practical: measurement campaign on an intercity journey
5.1Posture and driving position ergonomics5.2Seat design and lumbar support5.3Seat contact pressures5.4Interior climate and thermal comfort5.5Interior noise and conversation5.6Stress and workload on the road5.7Breaks and recovery5.8Musculoskeletal disorders in drivers5.9Well-being indicators in fleets5.10Case study: assessment of a lorry driver's workstation
6.1Passive and semi-active seat suspension6.2Cab suspension6.3Active vehicle suspension6.4Tyre and pressure control6.5Track and pavement maintenance6.6Seats for autonomous vehicles and passenger comfort6.7Speed management and driving style6.8Driver training6.9Cost-benefit assessment6.10Workshop: selecting seat suspension for a fleet
7.1Combining vibration, noise and climate7.2Multifactor comfort models7.3Questionnaires and subjective evaluation7.4Motion simulators7.5Studies with train and bus passengers7.6Comfort in automated driving7.7Correlation between measurement and perception7.8Vehicle benchmarking7.9Fleet purchasing requirements7.10Practical: correlation between VDV and subjective ratings
8.1Definition of the vehicle and its use8.2Test plan8.3Instrumentation8.4Measurement campaign8.5Analysis against standards8.6Subjective evaluation8.7Proposal for improvements8.8Technical report8.9Dissertation 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is MATLAB, Siemens Simcenter Testlab, nCode GlyphWorks, Python (SciPy), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Work is based on real procedures for on-road vibration measurement, seat test benches and driver comfort surveys. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Relate vehicle dynamics to the vibration transmitted to the occupant.
Describe the human response to vibration.
Apply vibration and comfort assessment standards.
Instrument a vehicle to measure on-road vibration.
Assess driver well-being and fatigue.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses MATLAB, Siemens Simcenter Testlab, nCode GlyphWorks, Python (SciPy). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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