Roll Cage Safety Course
Online 300-hour course in roll cage safety. 6 modules with Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code, Article 253 (safety equipment), Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code, Article 283 (safety equipment for off-road vehicles) and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Roll Cage Safety Course — 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: €546 (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
Explain the function of the roll cage as an occupant protection system.
Select tubes and materials in accordance with technical regulations.
Apply the geometric requirements and mandatory elements of the cage.
Plan the manufacture, bending and welding of the structure.
Validate the cage through calculation and verification of regulatory loads.
Inspect an in-service cage to detect damage and non-conformities.
Develop the design of a roll cage for a competition off-road vehicle.
Who it's for
- Roll cage manufacturer looking to specialise in Roll Cage Safety.
- Competition technical steward looking to specialise in Roll Cage Safety.
- Competition vehicle safety engineer looking to specialise in Roll Cage Safety.
- TIG welder of tubular structures looking to specialise in Roll Cage Safety.
- Rally vehicle preparer looking to specialise in Roll Cage Safety.
- Structural calculation engineer looking to specialise in Roll Cage Safety.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code, Article 253 (safety equipment)
- Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code, Article 283 (safety equipment for off-road vehicles)
- EN 10305-1 (seamless precision steel tubes)
- UNE-EN ISO 9606-1 (welder qualification)
- UNE-EN ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification)
- UNE-EN ISO 5817 (quality levels for weld imperfections)
- RFEDA technical regulations
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Function of the roll structure1.2Rollover and impact scenarios1.3Protection of the survival space1.4Applicable regulations and homologations1.5Homologated cage and bespoke cage1.6Certification by calculation or by testing1.7Required documentation1.8Manufacturer's responsibility1.9Service life of the structure1.10Workshop: reading a homologation
2.1Permitted steels and their properties2.2Seamless tube and forming2.3Minimum diameters and wall thicknesses2.4Traceability and material certificate2.5Bending and permissible radii2.6Forming defects2.7Heat treatments and their effect2.8Unpermitted materials and why2.9Incoming inspection2.10Practice: verification of material and tubes
3.1Main hoop and side hoops3.2Cross braces and rear bars3.3Door and roof reinforcements3.4Mandatory triangulations3.5Mounting plates and their dimensions3.6Distances to the helmet and body3.7Routing of controls and conduits3.8Compatibility with the cockpit3.9Mandatory padding3.10Practice: geometric design of a cage
4.1Welding: permitted procedures4.2Welder qualification4.3Edge preparation and fit-up4.4Welding sequence and distortion4.5Bolted joints and their calculation4.6Fasteners and their class4.7Visual inspection of welds4.8Applicable non-destructive testing4.9Final dimensional check4.10Practice: inspection of a manufactured cage
5.1Regulatory load cases5.2Manual calculation of members5.3Finite element model5.4Acceptance criteria5.5Homologation static test5.6Interpretation of results5.7Reasonable safety margin5.8Calculation report5.9Common modelling errors5.10Practice: calculation of a main hoop
6.1Installation in the vehicle6.2Interaction with seats and harnesses6.3Periodic inspection and critical points6.4Action after an accident6.5Repair: when it is not admissible6.6Modifications and loss of validity6.7Structure's service history record6.8Common workshop errors6.9Real cases analysed6.10Final project: technical file for a cage
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, Autodesk Fusion, Bend-Tech, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real technical verification procedures for homologated cages, visual and dimensional inspection of welds, and calculation of static loads on the structure. Assessment is continuous by module 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.
Explain the function of the roll cage as an occupant protection system.
Select tubes and materials in accordance with technical regulations.
Apply the geometric requirements and mandatory elements of the cage.
Plan the manufacture, bending and welding of the structure.
Validate the cage through calculation and verification of regulatory loads.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of 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 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The work is carried out with SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, Autodesk Fusion, Bend-Tech. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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