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CEN/NATO Cockpit Ergonomics Standards Course

Online 300-hour course in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards. 6 modules covering MIL-STD-1472H (human factors engineering), ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles) and RAMSIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the ergonomic requirements of the station in a military vehicle.

02

Interpret the applicable CEN, ISO and military standards.

03

Design the station using anthropometric and reach criteria.

04

Evaluate the design through trials with users and digital mannequins.

05

Analyse exposure to vibration and its effect on the crew.

06

Integrate ergonomic requirements into the vehicle programme.

07

Develop the ergonomic design of a cockpit station.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Human factors engineer seeking to specialise in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards.
  • Driver station designer seeking to specialise in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards.
  • Vehicle integration engineer seeking to specialise in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards.
  • Ergonomics specialist seeking to specialise in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards.
  • Usability researcher seeking to specialise in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards.
  • User requirements engineer seeking to specialise in CEN/NATO cockpit ergonomics standards.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MIL-STD-1472H (human factors engineering)
  • ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles)
  • DEF STAN 00-250 (human factors in defence systems)
  • EN ISO 7250-1 (anthropometric measurements)
  • ISO 9241-210 (user-centred design)
  • ISO 2631-1 (exposure to vibration)
  • ISO 11064 (control centre design)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Stations: driver, vehicle commander and crew
  2. 1.2Tasks, loads and time spent in position
  3. 1.3Anthropometry of the user population
  4. 1.4Reach, visibility and field of view
  5. 1.5Posture, vibration and fatigue
  6. 1.6Individual equipment and its effect on the station
  7. 1.7Environment: temperature, noise and lighting
  8. 1.8Field vocabulary and acronyms
  9. 1.9Operational consequences of poor design
  10. 1.10Exercise: task analysis of a station
  1. 2.1European ergonomics standards and their structure
  2. 2.2Anthropometry standards and reference data
  3. 2.3Whole-body vibration standards
  4. 2.4Noise and communication standards
  5. 2.5Lighting and signage standards
  6. 2.6Applicable allied standardisation agreements
  7. 2.7Occupational safety and health requirements
  8. 2.8Customer requirements in the specification
  9. 2.9Documentary verification of compliance
  10. 2.10Practice: requirements matrix for a station
  1. 3.1General layout and available space
  2. 3.2Seat, restraint and cushioning
  3. 3.3Controls, pedals and levers
  4. 3.4Displays, viewers and information presentation
  5. 3.5Compatibility with helmet and night vision
  6. 3.6Access, hatches and evacuation
  7. 3.7Stowage and equipment management
  8. 3.8Climate control and air quality
  9. 3.9Trade-offs with protection and interior volume
  10. 3.10Practice: layout proposal for a station
  1. 4.1Physical and digital mock-ups
  2. 4.2Digital mannequins and reach analysis
  3. 4.3Evaluation with representative users
  4. 4.4Measurement of workload
  5. 4.5Vibration and noise measurement at the station
  6. 4.6Timed evacuation trials
  7. 4.7Trials under extreme environmental conditions
  8. 4.8Questionnaires and subjective methods
  9. 4.9Ergonomic evaluation report
  10. 4.10Practice: design of a user trial campaign
  1. 5.1Human factors across the programme lifecycle
  2. 5.2Human factors requirements in the specification
  3. 5.3Review milestones and deliverables
  4. 5.4Relationship with safety and maintainability
  5. 5.5Change management and its ergonomic impact
  6. 5.6User training and manuals
  7. 5.7Feedback from units
  8. 5.8Injuries and their prevention
  9. 5.9Continuous design improvement
  10. 5.10Practice: human factors plan for a programme
  1. 6.1Selection of platform and station
  2. 6.2Task and user analysis
  3. 6.3Ergonomic requirements matrix
  4. 6.4Station design proposal
  5. 6.5User evaluation plan
  6. 6.6Planned measurements and criteria
  7. 6.7Compliance report
  8. 6.8User training plan
  9. 6.9Technical report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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 is RAMSIS, Siemens Jack, CATIA (Human Builder), SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real evaluation procedures with digital mannequins, user trials on mock-ups, and vibration and posture measurements. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Laboratories capable of accreditation(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, IHL and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of platform and station

Understand the ergonomic requirements of the station in a military vehicle.

Task and user analysis

Interpret the applicable CEN, ISO and military standards.

Ergonomic requirements matrix

Design the station using anthropometric and reach criteria.

Station design proposal

Evaluate the design through trials with users and digital mannequins.

User evaluation plan

Analyse exposure to vibration and its effect on the crew.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Human factors engineerDriver station designerVehicle integration engineerErgonomics specialistUsability researcherUser requirements engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course works with RAMSIS, Siemens Jack, CATIA (Human Builder), SolidWorks. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 recognition policy when you enrol.

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