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 the United Kingdom
The UK automotive industry is a significant contributor to manufacturing, with major plants in the West Midlands, the North East and the South West, and a strong presence of global brands and specialist engineering firms. Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan Sunderland, Toyota Burnaston and Mini Oxford shape demand for engineers in vehicle design, powertrain, body engineering and production. Motorsport engineering is concentrated around Silverstone, Northamptonshire and the Oxfordshire and Midlands area, where Formula One teams and endurance racing operations employ large numbers of specialists. Engineers in this sector work on product development, testing and supply chain management.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £455 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to automotive engineering qualifications and professional registration?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) are established UK bodies in this field, and the Engineering Council regulates chartered and incorporated engineer titles. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not automatically provide professional registration. Ask IMechE or the Engineering Council how your study would be assessed for registration.
How are automotive and motorsport qualifications viewed by UK employers?
UK car manufacturers, suppliers and motorsport teams typically assess candidates on practical capability, project evidence and experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist study, but employers decide how much weight to give it. Building a portfolio of relevant technical projects alongside your study will strengthen your position with UK employers.
Is it realistic to study automotive engineering online while working in the UK, and does my employer need to fund it?
Online study means you can fit learning around work without relocating or needing a student visa. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer sponsorship for job-related training, which is a common arrangement in general terms but depends on your employer's policy. Your assigned technical tutor can help you plan your workload. Confirm the time commitment and fee schedule before enrolling.
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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