FIA safety protocols course for small teams
Online course of 300 hours in FIA safety protocols for small teams: 6 modules covering the FIA safety framework, driver equipment, vehicle safety, paddock and pit safety, and team emergency management, with an assigned technical tutor.
FIA safety protocols course for small teams — studying from Malta
Malta has a modest automotive presence, with the island's economy relying more on services than on vehicle manufacturing. Activity is mainly found in vehicle distribution, aftermarket servicing, and the supply of components and specialist workshops. Engineers interested in motorsport and performance vehicles can find opportunities with dealership groups, service centres and importers that support technical development and customer support. The market favours professionals who combine mechanical knowledge with an understanding of modern electronic and diagnostic systems used across contemporary vehicles.
Fees for Malta: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise automotive engineers, and does a private qualification give me a regulated title?
In Malta, the title 'engineer' is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Vehicle inspection and roadworthiness fall under Transport Malta. SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so they do not automatically confer a regulated title. Recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
What kinds of automotive and motorsport employers operate in Malta?
Malta has a limited automotive manufacturing base, so most relevant roles are in automotive service and distribution, fleet management, vehicle inspection, and suppliers serving wider European markets. Motorsport-related work is small and largely international. Employers will judge candidates on demonstrated skills and experience, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence.
How do I fit a 300 to 1,900-hour programme around a job, and how is the course taught?
Everything is delivered online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so there is no need to attend campus or obtain a visa. Specialist courses are around 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Check your weekly time commitment against your job, and ask whether employer sponsorship or instalment payments could help with funding.
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
Interpret the safety-related appendices of the International Sporting Code.
Check the validity of drivers' homologated equipment.
Inspect the passive safety elements of a racing car.
Organise the garage using risk prevention criteria.
Design emergency procedures suited to small teams.
Train staff in safety protocols and drills.
Produce a safety manual for a racing team.
Who it's for
- Team safety officers in small and amateur racing teams.
- Team managers responsible for compliance with FIA rules.
- Racing mechanics who prepare and check cars and equipment.
- Pit coordinators organising garage operations.
- Scrutineers and technical inspectors.
- Health and safety technicians working at motorsport events.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join racing teams.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code (the general rules of international motorsport)
- Appendix J to the ISC, Article 253 (safety equipment)
- Appendix L to the ISC (driver licences and equipment)
- Appendix H to the ISC (track supervision and emergency services)
- FIA Standard 8856-2018 (fire-resistant clothing)
- FIA Standard 8853-2016 (safety harnesses)
- Spanish Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention (workplace health and safety)
- Spanish Royal Decree 773/1997 (personal protective equipment)
- Microsoft Excel
- SafetyCulture (iAuditor)
- Notion
- Google Workspace
6 modules
1.1The International Sporting Code and its appendices1.2Appendix J: mandatory safety equipment1.3Appendix L: driver equipment and licences1.4Appendix H: circuit emergency services1.5FIA homologation standards and technical lists1.6Responsibilities of the competitor and the team manager1.7Scrutineering and documentation checks1.8National federations and transposition of the rules1.9Penalties for safety breaches1.10Case study: documentation audit of a two-car team
2.1FIA 8859-2015 and 8860-2018 helmets2.2Fire-resistant clothing to FIA 8856-20182.3Homologated underwear, gloves and boots2.4FHR devices and helmet anchorages2.5FIA 8853-2016 harnesses and their expiry2.6Homologated seats and mountings2.7Checking labels and validity dates2.8Storage and cleaning of equipment2.9Equipment inventory per driver2.10Workshop: equipment inspection with a checklist
3.1Safety cage and homologation certificates3.2FT3 and FT3.5 safety fuel cells3.3Plumbed-in fire extinguishing systems3.4Master electrical cut-off switch3.5Window nets and side protection3.6Towing eyes and external markings3.7Securing batteries and loose items3.8Fuel and oil lines inside the cockpit3.9Checks before every track session3.10Practical: pre-event check of a racing touring car
4.1Garage zoning and movement of people4.2Refuelling and fuel handling4.3Portable fire extinguishers and their location4.4Lifting the car: jacks and axle stands4.5Working with batteries and electrical systems4.6Noise, exhaust fumes and hearing protection4.7Mechanics' personal protective equipment4.8Pit lane: speed limit and authorised personnel4.9Coordination with marshals and race control4.10Workshop: safe layout plan for a garage
5.1Risk assessment for a small team5.2Procedure for a fire in the garage5.3On-track accident: communication with race control5.4Basic first aid and first-aid kit5.5Recovery protocol for a damaged car5.6Regular training and drills5.7Radio communications and flag codes5.8Incident log and lessons learned5.9Coordination with circuit medical services5.10Case study: fire drill during refuelling
6.1Description of the team and championship6.2Risk inventory by activity6.3Homologated equipment matrix6.4Garage operating procedures6.5Team emergency plan6.6Staff training plan6.7Checklists per event6.8Safety monitoring indicators6.9Written report 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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, SafetyCulture (iAuditor), Notion and Google Workspace, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: a safety audit of a team at an event, an emergency drill in the garage and pre-competition scrutineering. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: FIA International Sporting Code; Appendix J to the ISC, Article 253; Appendix L to the ISC; Appendix H to the ISC; FIA Standard 8856-2018; FIA Standard 8853-2016; Spanish Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention; Spanish Royal Decree 773/1997.
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, SafetyCulture (iAuditor), Notion 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 an internet connection, 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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