High-voltage safety course in pits
About our
High Voltage Safety Course in the Pit Lane
This course provides essential training on electrical safety in high-voltage environments, such as those used in motorsports. It covers the safe handling of electrical equipment, the identification of electrical hazards, and the implementation of safety protocols to prevent accidents. Participants learn about electrical insulation, grounding, and surge protection, using industry-specific tools and first aid techniques related to electrocution.
The course emphasizes the importance of complying with applicable safety regulations, such as guidelines for handling high-voltage batteries and fast-charging systems. It covers equipment inspection and maintenance, including the use of multimeters and other measuring instruments, as well as lockout/tagout procedures. The objective is to train professionals capable of ensuring safety in the pit lane environment, reducing the risks of electric shock and other electrical hazards.
High-voltage safety course in pits
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
399 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. High Voltage Safety: Master Electrical Boxes and Risk Prevention
- 1. **High Voltage Safety: Master Electrical Substations and Risk Prevention**
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- Identify and analyze the components of high-voltage electrical substations, including transformers, circuit breakers, and protection systems.
- Apply electrical safety standards, such as NOM-029-STPS-2011, for risk prevention in high-voltage environments.
- Perform inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance in electrical substations, using appropriate tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Diagnosticate common faults in electrical substations, using multimeters, network analyzers, and insulation testing equipment.
- Implement lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to ensure safety during work on high-voltage systems.
- Understand the principles of grounding and its importance for protecting people and equipment.
Analyze specific electrical hazards, such as electrical arcs and overvoltages, and apply mitigation measures.
Design and optimize safety systems for electrical enclosures, including the selection and installation of protective equipment.
Develop electrical emergency response skills, including first aid and rescue techniques.
Master the use of simulation software for the analysis of high-voltage electrical systems.
2. Rotor Optimization: Superior Design and Performance
- Gain a thorough understanding of rotor failure mechanisms, including detailed analysis of flap-lag-torsion couplings, whirl flutter, and the effects of cyclic fatigue on critical components.
- Master the design and dimensioning techniques for laminated structures made with advanced composites, as well as the analysis of joints and bonded joints using finite element analysis (FEA) methods to optimize strength and durability.
- Apply damage tolerance principles to assess structural integrity in the presence of damage and employ non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for the detection and characterization of defects.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Safe Electrification: Mastering High Voltage Boxes and Protocols
4. Safe Electrification: Mastering High-Voltage Boxes and Protocols
- Identify and understand the key components of electrification systems, including boxes, connectors, cables, and protective devices.
- Master safety protocols for working on high-voltage systems, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and electrical hazard management.
- Learn to perform inspections and tests on high-voltage boxes and systems, using specialized tools and equipment, such as multimeters, insulation analyzers, and non-contact voltage detectors.
- Interpret electrical diagrams and plans of electrification systems, identifying circuits, components, and test points.
- Acquire knowledge about the different types of electrical faults that can occur in high-voltage systems, including short circuits, overloads, ground faults, and arcing.
- Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in systems of electrification, using problem-solving techniques and diagnostic tools.
Understand the regulatory compliance requirements and regulations applicable to electrification, including safety standards and electrical codes.
Become familiar with emerging technologies in the field of electrification, such as energy management systems, energy storage, and electric vehicles.
Develop practical skills through laboratory exercises and simulations, allowing the application of acquired theoretical knowledge.
Learn to design and implement safe and efficient electrification systems, complying with safety standards and industry best practices.
5. High Voltage Safety in Pit Lanes: Control and Prevention of Electrical Hazards
- Identification and assessment of risks associated with high-voltage systems in bays.
- Fundamental principles of electricity and electromagnetism applied to naval environments.
- Relevant electrical safety regulations and standards for the maritime sector.
- Methodologies for the inspection and preventive maintenance of high-voltage equipment.
- Safe work procedures in the vicinity of energized equipment.
- First aid and response to electrical emergencies, including CPR and the use of defibrillators.
- Design and implementation of surge and short-circuit protection systems.
- Fault analysis and problem diagnosis in high-voltage systems.
- Safe handling and storage of electrical equipment and materials.
- Use of appropriate tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical work.
1. Master's Degree in Electrical Boxes: Instant High Voltage Safety
- Design and assembly of high-voltage electrical panels.
- Electrical safety regulations and risk protection in naval environments.
- Identification and mitigation of common faults in onboard electrical systems.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment.
- Interpretation of electrical diagrams and plans specific to vessels.
- Use of specialized measuring tools and equipment for marine electricity.
- Test and verification procedures for the integrity of electrical systems.
- Safety management and emergency response protocols for electrical incidents.
- Application of cutting-edge technologies in electrical panels and naval power systems.
- Troubleshooting and fault analysis in complex electrical panels.
Who this program is for:
High-voltage safety course in pits
- Technicians and professionals working in the **naval industry**, especially those involved with high-voltage electrical and electronic systems on board vessels.
- Naval, electrical, electronic, and systems engineers who wish to specialize in **high-voltage safety** applied to maritime environments.
- Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) personnel of ships and offshore platforms who need to acquire or update their knowledge of **safety protocols** and **safe work procedures** for high-voltage systems.
- Deck and engine room officers with responsibilities in the **operation and management** of electrical systems on board, including an understanding of the risks associated with high voltage and the necessary safety measures.
- Maritime safety inspectors, auditors, and personnel from **regulatory organizations** who require a thorough understanding of regulations and standards related to electrical safety in the naval sector.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Fundamentals of Electricity in High-Voltage Substations
1.2 Risks and Hazards Associated with High Voltage
1.3 Electrical Safety Regulations and Standards
1.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its Use
1.5 Identification and Marking of Hazardous Areas
1.6 First Aid in Case of Electrical Accidents
1.7 Safe Tools and Work Equipment
1.8 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
1.9 Introduction to Electrical Substations: Components and Functions
1.10 Importance of Electrical Hazard Prevention
2.2 Design Principles of Vessel Rotors
2.2 Rotor Materials and Construction: Optimal Selection
2.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of Rotors
2.4 Hydrodynamic Profile Optimization
2.5 Variable Pitch Rotor Design
2.6 Noise and Vibration Reduction in Rotors
2.7 Rotor Testing and Validation
2.8 Rotor Selection and Maintenance
2.9 Environmental Impact and Sustainability in Rotor Design
2.20 Case Studies: Examples of Successful Rotor Designs in the Shipbuilding Industry
3.3 Introduction to Electrical Substations: Key Components and Functions
3.2 Electrical Safety Standards: National and International
3.3 Design of Protection Systems: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Relays
3.4 Electrical Hazard Analysis: Identification and Evaluation
3.5 Safety Protocols: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
3.6 Measurement and Testing Techniques: Multimeters and Megohmmeters
3.7 Preventive Maintenance in Electrical Substations
3.8 Surge Protection: Devices and Applications
3.9 First Aid in Case of an Electrical Accident
3.30 Case Studies: Failure Analysis and Solutions
4.4 Introduction to Electrification in High-Voltage Electrical Bays: Fundamental Concepts
4.2 Identification and Analysis of Electrical Hazards in Electrical Bays
4.3 Regulations and Safety Standards in High-Voltage Electrical Bays
4.4 Design and Configuration of Safe Electrical Bays
4.5 Electrical Protection Components and Equipment in Electrical Bays
4.6 Safe Work Procedures in High-Voltage Electrical Bays
4.7 Maintenance and Testing in Electrical Bays: Safety and Efficiency
4.8 Emergency and Incident Response Protocols for Electrical Incidents
4.9 Electrical Safety Training and Education for Naval Personnel
4.40 Case Studies: Practical Applications in Naval Environments
5.5 Introduction to Safety in High-Voltage Substations
5.5 Identification of Electrical Hazards in Substations
5.3 Safety Regulations and Standards in Substations
5.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Work in Substations
5.5 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
5.6 Safe Design and Construction of High-Voltage Substations
5.7 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance in Substations
5.8 First Aid and Response to Electrical Emergencies
5.9 Inspection and Testing in High-Voltage Substations
5.50 Risk Analysis and Continuous Improvement in Substation Safety
6.6 Introduction to high-voltage substations and their importance in naval environments.
6.2 Relevant international and local regulations for electrical safety in substations.
6.3 Types of high-voltage substations and their applications on vessels.
6.4 Key substation components: switches, fuses, relays, etc.
6.5 Identification and management of electrical hazards in substations.
6.6 First aid and emergency response in high-voltage substations.
6.7 Mandatory documentation and records in high-voltage substations.
6.8 Inspections and preventive maintenance in substations.
6.9 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
6.60 Introduction to grounding and its functions in substations.
2.6 Rotor design principles for optimizing performance.
2.2 Types of rotors and their applications in naval systems.
2.3 Materials used in rotor manufacturing. 2.4 Rotor Design for Energy Efficiency and Durability
2.5 Flow Analysis and Computational Simulation in Rotor Design
2.6 Rotor Balancing and Alignment Techniques
2.7 Rotor Optimization to Reduce Vibration and Noise
2.8 Factors Affecting Rotor Performance
2.9 Rotor Performance Testing and Evaluation
2.60 Preventive and Corrective Rotor Maintenance
3.6 Electrical Protection Systems in High-Voltage Substations
3.2 Protection Devices: Relays, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
3.3 Selection and Coordination of Protection Devices
3.4 Overload and Short-Circuit Protection
3.5 Ground Fault Protection
3.6 Overvoltage Protection
3.7 Testing and Calibration of Protection Devices
3.8 Troubleshooting and Resolution of Protection System Faults 3.9 Regulations and standards related to electrical protection.
3.60 Maintenance of protection systems.
4.6 Design of safe electrification systems for pit boxes.
4.2 Selection of suitable cables and conductors.
4.3 Sizing of electrification systems.
4.4 Design of cable trays and support systems.
4.5 Safety protocols for electrification work in pit boxes.
4.6 Testing and verification procedures for electrification systems.
4.7 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
4.8 Use of safety tools and equipment.
4.9 Inspection and maintenance of electrification systems.
4.60 Environmental considerations in pit box electrification.
5.6 Specific electrical hazards in high-voltage pit boxes.
5.2 Safety procedures for pit box work.
5.3 Specific personal protective equipment (PPE) for pit boxes.
5.4 Access and Exit Protocols for Electrical Interchanges.
5.5 Safety Measures for Working with Live Voltage.
5.6 Grounding and Equipotential Bonding in Electrical Interchanges.
5.7 Emergency Planning and Drills in Electrical Interchanges.
5.8 Safety Signage in Electrical Interchanges.
5.9 Safety Audits in Electrical Interchanges.
5.60 Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis.
6.6 Structure and Components of High-Voltage Electrical Interchanges.
6.2 Safe Practices for Handling Electrical Interchanges.
6.3 Safe Work Protocols in High-Voltage Interchanges.
6.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its Correct Use.
6.5 Identification of Electrical Hazards and Preventive Measures.
6.6 Emergency Procedures and First Aid in Case of an Incident.
6.7 Safety Regulations and Standards Applicable to Electrical Interchanges. 6.8 Inspection and preventive maintenance of electrical substations.
6.9 Use of safe tools and measuring equipment.
6.60 Training and education of personnel in electrical safety.
7.6 Components and protection systems in high-voltage substations.
7.2 Selection and coordination of protective devices.
7.3 Overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
7.4 Ground fault protection.
7.5 Transient overvoltage protection.
7.6 Testing and verification of protection systems.
7.7 Preventive and corrective maintenance of protection systems.
7.8 Applicable electrical protection regulations and standards.
7.9 Design of efficient protection schemes.
7.60 Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in protection systems.
8.6 Identification and analysis of electrical hazards in high-voltage substations.
8.2 Assessment of the probability and severity of hazards. 8.3 Implementation of risk control and mitigation measures.
8.4 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) techniques in pit areas.
8.5 Access control and work permits in pit areas.
8.6 Use of appropriate safety tools and equipment.
8.7 Safe planning and execution of pit area work.
8.8 Monitoring and follow-up of risk control measures.
8.9 Safety inspections and audits in pit areas.
8.60 Continuous improvement of safety practices.
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).