Body protection course for pilots
Online course of 300 hours in body protection for motorcycle riders. 6 modules covering rider injuries and body protection, protective garments, impact protectors, gloves and boots, and equipment selection and management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Body protection course for pilots — studying from Malta
Malta has a strong culture of two-wheeled transport, with scooters and motorcycles widely used given the island's dense traffic and limited parking. This has created a steady market for dealerships, workshops and parts suppliers serving riders. Engineers interested in 2-wheelers can find roles in servicing, technical support and the importation of vehicles and components. Opportunities also arise in electric scooter and light mobility, which are gaining attention in urban policy discussions.
Fees for Malta: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Does a SEIUM qualification count for regulated vehicle engineering in Malta?
Vehicle type approval and homologation in Malta follow EU frameworks administered through the Transport Malta authority. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by any national body. Whether they are recognised for particular roles is decided by employers or the relevant body, so it is worth confirming before enrolling.
What career opportunities for 2-wheeler engineers exist in Malta?
Malta has a small market for motorcycles and two-wheelers, mainly through dealerships, importers, servicing and parts supply. Opportunities are limited compared with larger countries, so many professionals work in adjacent areas such as electronics or design. Employers decide how much value they place on a private online qualification, so direct conversations with them are advisable.
Is the programme workload manageable alongside work, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes, so choose according to the time you can commit. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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 types of crash to the injuries motorcyclists suffer.
Interpret the protection classes of EN 17092.
Distinguish protector levels under EN 1621.
Select certified gloves and boots for each use.
Advise on equipment maintenance and service life.
Detect non-compliant or counterfeit products.
Design a body protection plan for a specific user.
Who it's for
- Product technicians at protective-equipment brands.
- Technical advisers in motorcycle shops.
- Designers of technical motorcycle clothing.
- PPE laboratory technicians.
- PPE quality managers.
- Road safety instructors.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in protective-equipment manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 17092 (protective garments for motorcyclists)
- UNE-EN 1621-1 (motorcyclists' limb impact protectors)
- UNE-EN 1621-2 (motorcyclists' back protectors)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- UNE-EN 1621-3 (motorcyclists' chest protectors)
- UNE-EN 13594 (protective gloves for motorcyclists)
- UNE-EN 13634 (protective boots for motorcyclists)
- Excel
- Clo3D
- Adobe Illustrator
- SolidWorks
6 modules
1.1The most common injuries in motorcyclists1.2Skin abrasion from sliding1.3Limb fractures1.4Spinal and chest injuries1.5Impact mechanisms in a crash1.6Accident data1.7Hierarchy of protection1.8The concept of Category II PPE1.9Mandatory and recommended equipment1.10Workshop: analysing injuries by type of crash
2.1EN 17092 and its classes2.2Classes AAA, AA, A, B and C2.3Abrasion resistance2.4Seam strength2.5Leather versus technical textiles2.6Racing leathers2.7Membranes and ventilation2.8Sizing and fit2.9Labelling and pictograms2.10Lab: inspecting labels and seams
3.1EN 1621-1 for limbs3.2EN 1621-2 for the back3.3EN 1621-3 for the chest3.4Protection levels 1 and 23.5Viscoelastic materials3.6Transmitted force test3.7Coverage and positioning3.8Temperature and performance3.9Integration into garments3.10Practical exercise: comparing level 1 and level 2 protectors
4.1EN 13594 for gloves4.2Glove protection levels4.3Knuckle and palm protection4.4EN 13634 for boots4.5Impact and torsion resistance4.6Road-racing and off-road boots4.7Off-road orthopaedic knee braces4.8Neck protectors4.9Fit and comfort4.10Case study: choosing equipment for enduro
5.1Equipment for city, road and track5.2FIM competition requirements5.3Requirements for track days5.4Maintenance and cleaning5.5Service life of protectors5.6Repair after a crash5.7Counterfeits and non-compliant products5.8Market surveillance5.9Advising the customer5.10Case study: complete kit for a track-day rider
6.1User and use-case profile6.2Injury risk analysis6.3Applicable standards6.4Justified selection of equipment6.5Product comparison6.6Maintenance plan6.7Budget6.8Technical 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 Excel, Clo3D, Adobe Illustrator and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for inspecting PPE labelling and certification, comparing impact protectors and selecting equipment by type of use. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: UNE-EN 17092; UNE-EN 1621-1; UNE-EN 1621-2; Regulation (EU) 2016/425; UNE-EN 1621-3; UNE-EN 13594; UNE-EN 13634.
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 Excel, Clo3D, Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks, 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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