Child Safety in Vehicles Course: R44 and R129 (i-Size)
Online 300-hour course in child safety in vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size). 6 modules covering UN Regulation No. 129 (i-Size), UN Regulation No. 44 (child restraint systems) and LS-DYNA. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Child Safety in Vehicles Course: R44 and R129 (i-Size) — studying from South Africa
Regulation, safety and homologation skills are essential across South African industry, from road vehicles and aviation to energy and mining. Engineers must demonstrate compliance with national standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards and sector regulators. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety analysis is applied in infrastructure, rail, energy and manufacturing projects. Specialists support certification, type approval and risk assessment for both local and export markets.
Fees for South Africa: R 12 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any South African body. Homologation and standards work in South Africa involves the SABS and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), while ECSA handles engineering registration. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or these bodies to decide, so check beforehand.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in regulation, safety and RAMS roles?
Employers in automotive, rail, energy and industrial sectors value RAMS and compliance expertise, often tied to recognised certifications and experience. A private qualification may strengthen your profile but will not replace formal requirements. Its value depends on each employer's preference, so ask hiring managers how they would assess it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is delivered fully online in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm time-zone and weekly workload expectations with SEIUM before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Explain child biomechanics in an impact.
Interpret the requirements of UN Regulation No. 44.
Apply the requirements of UN Regulation No. 129 i-Size.
Analyse ISOFIX and vehicle anchorage integration.
Plan dynamic tests and certification processes.
Evaluate results with Q-family dummies.
Develop the concept of a child restraint system.
Who it's for
- Child restraint systems engineer who wants to specialise in Child Safety in Vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size).
- Passive safety engineer who wants to specialise in Child Safety in Vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size).
- Crash test laboratory technician who wants to specialise in Child Safety in Vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size).
- Homologation engineer who wants to specialise in Child Safety in Vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size).
- Impact simulation engineer who wants to specialise in Child Safety in Vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size).
- Biomechanics specialist who wants to specialise in Child Safety in Vehicles: R44 and R129 (i-Size).
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter child restraint system manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 129 (i-Size)
- UN Regulation No. 44 (child restraint systems)
- ISO 13216 (ISOFIX)
- UN Regulation No. 16 (safety-belts)
- UN Regulation No. 14 (safety-belt anchorages)
- Directive 2003/20/EC (compulsory use of safety belts and child restraints)
- Euro NCAP child occupant protection protocol
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Anatomical differences in children1.2Cervical and abdominal vulnerability1.3Child accident analysis in vehicles1.4Age and height groups1.5Rear-facing travel: fundamentals1.6Incorrect use of restraint systems1.7Frontal airbag and child seat1.8Accident data in Spain1.9Obligations under the General Traffic Regulations1.10Practice: analysis of misuse cases
2.1Mass groups 0 to III2.2Universal, semi-universal and specific categories2.3Frontal and rear dynamic tests2.4P-series dummies2.5Acceptance criteria2.6Labelling and approval2.7End of R44 sales2.8Use of existing R44 seats2.9Limitations of the regulation2.10Practice: reading approval labels
3.1Classification by height3.2R129 implementation phases3.3Compulsory rear-facing up to 15 months3.4Side impact test3.5Q dummies and their instrumentation3.6ISOFIX and support leg3.7Booster cushions with backrest3.8Integrated and non-integrated systems3.9Vehicle i-Size compatibility3.10Laboratory: interpreting a Q-dummy test
4.1ISOFIX anchorages under R144.2Top tether and support leg4.3Airbag deactivation4.4Seat geometry and compatibility4.5Belts and guiding4.6Child occupancy reminder4.7Child presence detection (CPD)4.8Euro NCAP child protection4.9Lists of compatible seats4.10Case study: vehicle compatibility audit
5.1Dynamic test laboratory5.2Sled and deceleration pulses5.3Component and buckle testing5.4Flammability testing5.5Conformity of production5.6Designated technical services5.7ADAC and RACE consumer tests5.8Market surveillance5.9Child seat recalls5.10Workshop: test plan for an i-Size system
6.1System selection6.2Regulatory analysis6.3Design requirements6.4Vehicle compatibility6.5Test plan6.6Results analysis6.7User guide6.8Approval 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 an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LS-DYNA, Madymo, ANSA, TEMA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real dynamic sled test procedures, assessment with Q dummies and verification of ISOFIX installation. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain child biomechanics in an impact.
Interpret the requirements of UN Regulation No. 44.
Apply the requirements of UN Regulation No. 129 i-Size.
Analyse ISOFIX and vehicle anchorage integration.
Plan dynamic tests and certification processes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 full-time work.
The programme uses LS-DYNA, Madymo, ANSA, TEMA. 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 integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry of Education.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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