Rapid evacuation course for pilots
Online course of 300 hours in rapid driver evacuation. 6 modules covering on-track rescue organisation, driver self-exit, assisted extrication, intervention risks, and training and drills, with an assigned technical tutor.
Rapid evacuation course for pilots — studying from India
India is one of the world's largest automobile markets, with major manufacturing clusters around Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Sanand. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar anchor a dense supplier ecosystem of component makers across Chennai and Pune. Vehicle standards and type approvals are handled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Automotive Research Association of India, while the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers represents the industry. Engineers work on powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality validation and motorsport engineering, with demand rising as the industry transitions to new technologies.
Fees for India: ₹84,500 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are automotive engineers recognised in India, and which bodies matter?
Automotive engineering in India is recognised mainly through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India) and the Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering degrees from recognised universities are the usual entry route. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so their value for membership or roles depends on the employer or body concerned.
Which employers in India hire automotive and motorsport engineers?
Automotive engineers in India are hired by carmakers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India, their component suppliers, and design and testing firms. Motorsport teams and racing series also employ engineers. A private online programme can add specialised knowledge to your profile, but employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload depends on the format: a master's is about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma about 800 and a specialist course about 300. You get an assigned technical tutor and can pay in instalments. Some employers offer sponsorship, so it is worth asking your HR team before you enrol.
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
Describe how rescue services are organised at circuits.
Train driver self-exit within the required times.
Apply assisted extrication procedures with an extractable seat.
Manage fire and high-voltage risks during the intervention.
Design drills with time and quality indicators.
Coordinate marshals, doctors and extrication teams.
Draw up a rapid driver evacuation protocol.
Who it's for
- Circuit rescue coordinators.
- Track marshals.
- Extrication technicians.
- Event safety managers.
- Racing drivers who want to master their own exit procedures.
- Emergency medical technicians working at motorsport events.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work at circuits.
What you'll work with
- Appendix H to the ISC (track supervision and emergency services)
- Appendix L to the ISC (driver licences and equipment)
- FIA Standard 8855-2021 (competition seats)
- FIA Standard 8858-2010 (FHR devices)
- FIA Standard 8853-2016 (safety harnesses)
- Royal Decree 836/2012 (ambulance specifications)
- Royal Decree 393/2007 (Basic Self-Protection Standard)
- Microsoft Excel
- Dartfish (video analysis)
- Kinovea
- Google Workspace
6 modules
1.1Appendix H and circuit emergency services1.2Chain of command: race director and chief medical officer1.3Rapid intervention vehicles1.4Extrication teams and their functions1.5Track marshals and signalling1.6Target arrival times at the accident1.7Reference hospital and helicopter1.8Radio communications in emergencies1.9Differences between circuit, rally and hill climb1.10Case study: analysis of a televised intervention
2.1Exit times required by the FIA2.2Removable steering wheel and its mechanism2.3Releasing the buckle while wearing gloves2.4Disconnecting radio, drinks system and FHR2.5Exiting a single-seater with a halo2.6Exiting a touring car through the door and window2.7Exiting an overturned vehicle2.8Timed exit training2.9Factors that delay the exit2.10Practical exercise: timed exit test
3.1Cervical immobilisation and suspected injury3.2Extractable seat and rescue collar3.3Cutting tools on safety cages3.4Removing the helmet and FHR3.5Vehicle stabilisation3.6Risks of electric and hybrid vehicles3.7High-voltage protocol and safety lights3.8Coordinating roles within the extrication team3.9Evacuation to the ambulance and medical centre3.10Lab: extraction with a homologated seat
4.1Fire in the crashed vehicle4.2Fuel and fluid leaks4.3Track traffic and red flag4.4Reduced visibility and night conditions4.5Multiple accidents and triage4.6Unconscious or disoriented driver4.7Rescuer exposure to heat and smoke4.8Protective equipment for rescue staff4.9Psychological support after the accident4.10Case study: fire scenario with a trapped driver
5.1Designing an annual training programme5.2Drills with drivers and extrication teams5.3Indicators: arrival and extraction times5.4Recording and analysing drills5.5Updating in light of real accidents5.6Coordination with external medical services5.7Marshal certification5.8Driver-specific training5.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement5.10Workshop: extrication drill script
6.1Description of the circuit and its resources6.2Risk analysis by vehicle type6.3Self-exit protocol6.4Assisted extrication protocol6.5Communications plan6.6Drill programme6.7Evaluation indicators6.8Integration with the circuit plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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 each intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Dartfish (video analysis), Kinovea and Google Workspace, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures: a timed driver exit test, an extrication drill at a circuit and video analysis of real interventions. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Appendix H to the ISC, Appendix L to the ISC, FIA Standard 8855-2021, FIA Standard 8858-2010, FIA Standard 8853-2016, Royal Decree 836/2012, Royal Decree 393/2007.
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 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 Microsoft Excel, Dartfish (video analysis), Kinovea and Google Workspace, 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 programme 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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