Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards Course
Online 300-hour course in CBRN protection fundamentals and NATO standards. 6 modules covering AJP-3.8 (Allied CBRN defence doctrine), ATP-45 (CBRN notification and hazard prediction) and HPAC (Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards Course — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
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 and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Describe CBRN threats and protection principles.
Explain NATO doctrine and standardisation in CBRN defence.
Select personal protective equipment according to European standards.
Describe the principles of detection and decontamination.
Plan collective protection measures.
Interpret CBRN risk notification reports.
Develop a CBRN protection plan for a facility.
Who it's for
- CBRN defence technician who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
- Personal protective equipment manager who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
- Civil protection planner who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
- NATO standardisation specialist who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
- Risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
- CBRN security consultant who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter public defence administration.
What you'll work with
- AJP-3.8 (Allied CBRN defence doctrine)
- ATP-45 (CBRN notification and hazard prediction)
- Chemical Weapons Convention (1993)
- EN 943-1 (chemical protective suits)
- EN 14126 (protection against biological agents)
- EN 136 (full-face masks)
- EN 14387 (gas filters)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Classification of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats1.2Historical incidents and lessons1.3Toxic industrial chemicals and materials (TIC/TIM) risks1.4Exposure routes and basic toxicology1.5Principles of protection: avoid, protect, decontaminate1.6Individual and collective protection1.7Detection, identification and monitoring1.8CBRN risk management1.9Civil framework: civil protection and health1.10Workshop: CBRN risk matrix for an industrial facility
2.1AJP-3.8: Allied doctrine for CBRN defence2.2ATP-3.8.1: CBRN defence in operations2.3NATO CBRN Policy of 20222.4CBRN Centre of Excellence in Vyškov2.5Combined CBRN Battalion2.6STANAG 2103 and incident reporting2.7ATP-45 and hazard prediction2.8STANAG 2150 and training standards2.9Interoperability of CBRN units2.10Practice: reading a CBRN-1 report
3.1Masks and filters: EN 136 and EN 143873.2Military filter standards3.3Protective suits: EN 943 and EN 141263.4Protective gloves and footwear3.5AEP-38 and equipment testing3.6Thermal load and physiology3.7Fitting and leak testing3.8Maintenance and service life3.9Equipment for first responders3.10Laboratory: PPE selection by scenario and standard
4.1Principles of chemical detectors4.2Ion mobility spectrometry4.3Biological detection and identification4.4Dosimetry and radioactivity4.5Sampling and chain of custody4.6Decontamination of people4.7Decontamination of equipment and infrastructure4.8AEP-58 and decontamination standards4.9Management of contaminated waste4.10Case study: response to the 2018 Salisbury incident
5.1Shelters and overpressure systems5.2Air filtration and renewal5.3Hospitals and CBRN triage5.4Civil-military coordination5.5EU Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU)5.6National Nuclear Emergency Plan5.7Risk communication5.8Training and exercises5.9Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic5.10Workshop: script for a tabletop exercise
6.1Selection of the facility or event6.2Threat and vulnerability analysis6.3Applicable NATO and civil standards6.4Selection of protective equipment6.5Detection and alert procedures6.6Decontamination plan6.7Coordination with emergency services6.8Training and exercise programme6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software includes HPAC (Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability), ALOHA (EPA/NOAA), HotSpot (LLNL) and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for selecting personal protective equipment, CBRN notification exercises and collective protection planning. 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.
Describe the CBRN threats and the principles of protection.
Explain NATO doctrine and standardisation in CBRN defence.
Select personal protective equipment according to European standards.
Describe the principles of detection and decontamination.
Plan collective protection measures.
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 regulations.
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 will work with HPAC (Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability), ALOHA (EPA/NOAA), HotSpot (LLNL) and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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