Hydrogen Handling Safety Course
Online course of 300 hours in hydrogen handling safety. 6 modules covering hydrogen hazards, the legal safety framework, hazardous area classification to IEC 60079-10-1, risk analysis to ISO/TR 15916 and NFPA 2, and operating and emergency procedures, with an assigned technical tutor.
Hydrogen Handling Safety Course — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is building capability in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen technologies, driven by the national net zero strategy. Battery gigafactory projects, electric vehicle plants and research centres such as the Faraday Institution support growing demand for cell design, battery management and recycling expertise. Hydrogen projects in Teesside, Scotland and the North West explore production, storage and fuel cell applications. Engineers in these areas work with automotive manufacturers, energy companies and research bodies.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £537 (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 electromobility, battery and hydrogen engineering qualifications?
Relevant UK bodies include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Chartered registration is managed through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so confirm with the relevant institution how your study would be considered.
Are electromobility and battery skills in demand with UK employers, and do private qualifications count?
UK employers in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, energy storage and hydrogen projects look for practical technical skills and relevant experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist knowledge, but employers decide how much to rely on it. Project evidence and hands-on competence are generally what carry the most weight.
Can I study this from the UK while working, and what should I check about time and funding?
Yes, programmes are fully online, so you can study from anywhere in the UK without a student visa. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is needed. An assigned technical tutor supports you throughout. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible depending on your employer. Check the hours involved against your working week.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the specific hazards of hydrogen compared with other fuels.
Apply the legal framework for explosive atmospheres and risk prevention.
Classify hazardous areas according to IEC 60079-10-1.
Carry out HAZOP and quantitative risk analyses in hydrogen facilities.
Define safe purging, inerting and leak-detection procedures.
Prepare emergency plans and staff training.
Develop a complete safety study for a hydrogen facility.
Who it's for
- Industrial safety technicians.
- Occupational risk prevention engineers.
- Hydrogen facility managers.
- Risk analysis engineers.
- Hydrogen station operators.
- Emergency coordinators.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter hydrogen production.
What you'll work with
- ISO/TR 15916 (basic considerations for the safety of hydrogen systems)
- Directive 2014/34/EU, ATEX (equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres)
- Directive 1999/92/EC, ATEX (worker safety in explosive atmospheres)
- IEC 60079-10-1 (classification of areas: explosive gas atmospheres)
- Royal Decree 681/2003 (worker protection in explosive atmospheres, Spain)
- NFPA 2 (Hydrogen Technologies Code)
- IEC 60079-14 (electrical installations design, selection and erection)
- ISO 26142 (hydrogen detection apparatus)
- DNV Phast
- FLACS-CFD
- HyRAM+ (Sandia)
- ALOHA
- Gexcon Effects
6 modules
1.1Flammability limits from 4% to 75%1.2Minimum ignition energy and ignition sources1.3Invisible flame and detection methods1.4Deflagration and deflagration-to-detonation transition1.5Buoyancy and leak dispersion1.6High-pressure jets and spontaneous ignition1.7Embrittlement and material failures1.8Cryogenic and asphyxiation risks1.9Comparison with natural gas, propane and petrol1.10Workshop: extent of a flammable cloud after a leak
2.1ATEX Directives 2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC2.2Royal Decree 681/2003 on explosive atmospheres2.3Regulations on the storage of chemical products2.4Seveso III Directive and thresholds for hydrogen2.5Pressure Equipment Directive2.6Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act2.7Explosion protection document2.8Coordination of business activities2.9Responsibilities of the owner and the operator2.10Case study: preparing an explosion protection document
3.1IEC 60079-10-1 methodology3.2Grades of release and ventilation effectiveness3.3Zones 0, 1 and 2 and their extent3.4Group IIC and temperature class3.5Ex d, Ex e and Ex i protection methods3.6Selection and installation according to IEC 60079-143.7Inspection and maintenance according to IEC 60079-173.8Natural and forced ventilation of enclosures3.9Positioning hydrogen detectors3.10Practical exercise: hazardous area drawing of a compressor room
4.1HAZID and HAZOP in hydrogen facilities4.2Consequences of jets, fires and explosions4.3Dispersion models and CFD simulation4.4Quantitative risk analysis4.5Layers of protection and SIL level4.6Safety distances according to ISO/TR 15916 and NFPA 24.7HIAD and H2Tools incident databases4.8Human factors in operation4.9Management of change in facilities4.10Case study: HAZOP of a transfer line
5.1Purging and inerting with nitrogen5.2Leak detection with foam, sensors and ultrasound5.3Hot work permits5.4Personal protective equipment5.5Handling cylinders and cylinder bundles5.6Responding to hydrogen vehicles involved in accidents5.7Self-protection and emergency plans5.8Training and periodic drills5.9Incident investigation and lessons learned5.10Practical exercise: purging procedure for a 350 bar line
6.1Describing the facility and its inventories6.2Identifying hazards and scenarios6.3ATEX hazardous area classification6.4Consequence analysis of critical scenarios6.5Defining barriers and preventive measures6.6Operating and emergency procedures6.7Staff training plan6.8Assessing residual risk6.9Report 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 the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Phast, FLACS-CFD, HyRAM+ (Sandia), ALOHA and Gexcon Effects, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: hazardous area classification of compressor rooms, HAZOP analysis of hydrogen facilities and purging and inerting procedures. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO/TR 15916, Directive 2014/34/EU, Directive 1999/92/EC, IEC 60079-10-1, Royal Decree 681/2003, NFPA 2, IEC 60079-14, ISO 26142.
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 capable of running 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 DNV Phast, FLACS-CFD, HyRAM+ (Sandia), ALOHA and Gexcon Effects, 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 that can 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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