Course in International Regulation for CBRN Certification
Online 300-hour course in international regulation for CBRN certification. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment), EN 943-1 (chemical protective suits) and LIMS (laboratory management system). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in International Regulation for CBRN Certification — studying from Malta
Malta's defence sector is comparatively small, reflecting the country's neutrality and modest armed forces. Activity centres on the Armed Forces of Malta, maritime surveillance, border security and the associated technical support. Engineering roles are mostly found in equipment maintenance, communications, infrastructure and government procurement rather than large-scale defence manufacturing. Professionals may find opportunities through public service and contractors supplying the armed forces and related agencies, where reliability and compliance with national procurement rules are important.
Fees for Malta: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate defence and military engineering work in Malta?
Malta's Armed Forces and the Ministry responsible for defence oversee military engineering and procurement. General engineering practice is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Export and dual-use controls follow EU and national rules. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so any recognition depends on employers or the relevant authority.
What career paths exist in Malta for land systems and defence engineering?
Opportunities in Malta are limited and mostly within government, the Armed Forces and their suppliers, with more substantial defence industry work typically found abroad. Many roles require security clearance and specific experience. A private qualification can support your profile, but you should expect employers to focus on experience and clearance eligibility.
How do I study this from Malta, and what should I consider about workload and funding?
The programme is delivered fully online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a visa to study from home in Malta. Durations range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan time alongside any work commitments. Ask about instalment payments and whether employer sponsorship is available.
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
Understand the European and international regulatory ecosystem applicable to CBRN protective equipment.
Apply the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 to the CE marking of personal protective equipment.
Interpret test methods for suits, filters and respiratory equipment under EN and NFPA standards.
Analyse certification criteria for detection and identification equipment.
Evaluate decontamination systems and collective protection against regulatory requirements.
Design a quality system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065.
Plan a complete certification file for a CBRN protective equipment item.
Who it's for
- Protective equipment certification technician who wants to specialise in international regulation in CBRN certification.
- Quality manager of a testing laboratory who wants to specialise in international regulation in CBRN certification.
- ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation auditor who wants to specialise in international regulation in CBRN certification.
- CBRN protection product engineer who wants to specialise in international regulation in CBRN certification.
- CE marking consultant for PPE who wants to specialise in international regulation in CBRN certification.
- Civil protection equipment inspector who wants to specialise in international regulation in CBRN certification.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join notified and certification bodies.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- EN 943-1 (chemical protective suits)
- NFPA 1994 (protective ensembles for CBRN incidents)
- EN 14126 (protective clothing against infectious agents)
- EN 14387 (gas and combined filters)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing laboratories)
- ISO/IEC 17065 (product certification bodies)
- 42 CFR Part 84 (NIOSH certification of respiratory equipment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats1.2Chemical Weapons Convention1.3Biological Weapons Convention1.4UN Security Council Resolution 15401.5EU CBRN Action Plan1.6NATO doctrine AJP-3.81.7Certification and accreditation bodies1.8Structure of CEN, ISO and NFPA standards1.9Difference between military and civil protection1.10Workshop: regulatory map of a CBRN equipment item
2.1Classification of chemical protective suits2.2EN 943 for gas-tight suits2.3EN 14126 against biological agents2.4EN 1073 against radioactive contamination2.5NFPA 1994 for CBRN incidents2.6Respiratory protective equipment EN 12941 and EN 143872.7NIOSH CBRN for respirators2.8Permeation and penetration testing2.9CE marking and Regulation (EU) 2016/4252.10Case study: certification of a Type 1 suit
3.1Chemical agent detectors3.2Ion mobility spectrometry3.3Biological detection and bioaerosols3.4Radiation detection and portal monitors3.5ANSI N42 for radiological instruments3.6IEC 62327 and handheld detectors3.7Testing with simulants3.8Assessment of false alarms3.9Independent evaluation programmes3.10Practice: evaluation protocol for a detector
4.1Decontamination products and their efficacy4.2Surface decontamination testing4.3Collective protection in shelters and vehicles4.4CBRN filters and STANAG 44474.5Overpressure systems4.6AEP-7 vehicle requirements4.7Management of contaminated waste4.8Interoperability among allies4.9Lessons from Salisbury 20184.10Case study: requirements for a collective shelter
5.1ISO/IEC 17025 in laboratories5.2ISO/IEC 17065 in product certification5.3OPCW designated laboratories5.4Interlaboratory testing5.5Metrological traceability5.6Market surveillance5.7International mutual recognition5.8Certification of responder training5.9Ethics and safety in laboratories5.10Workshop: audit of a testing laboratory
6.1Selection of the equipment to certify6.2Identification of applicable standards6.3Requirements matrix6.4Test plan6.5Selection of a notified body6.6Technical documentation6.7Gap analysis6.8Post-market surveillance plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LIMS (laboratory management system), Minitab (statistical analysis of tests), LabVIEW (data acquisition), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for permeation and penetration testing of materials, laboratory accreditation audits and conformity assessments of protective equipment. Assessment is continuous 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.
Understand the European and international regulatory ecosystem applicable to CBRN protective equipment.
Apply the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 to the CE marking of personal protective equipment.
Interpret test methods for suits, filters and respiratory equipment under EN and NFPA standards.
Analyse certification criteria for detection and identification equipment.
Evaluate decontamination systems and collective protection against regulatory requirements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with LIMS (laboratory management system), Minitab (statistical analysis of tests), LabVIEW (data acquisition) and advanced Excel. 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 integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
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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