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Course in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards

Online 300-hour course in fundamentals of ballistic armour and STANAG standards. 6 modules covering STANAG 4569 / AEP-55 (vehicle protection levels), STANAG 2920 (V50 test method) and ANSYS LS-DYNA. Dedicated 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

Explain the physics of ballistic impact.

02

Compare metallic, ceramic and composite protection materials.

03

Interpret the protection levels of STANAG standards.

04

Apply protection criteria to vehicles and personnel.

05

Analyse test methods and quality assurance.

06

Use numerical simulation in protection design.

07

Draft the protection specification for a system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Ballistic protection engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
  • Materials engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
  • Impact simulation engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
  • Test laboratory technician looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
  • Quality engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
  • Protected vehicle design engineer looking to specialise in Fundamentals of Ballistic Armour and STANAG Standards.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • STANAG 4569 / AEP-55 (vehicle protection levels)
  • STANAG 2920 (V50 test method)
  • NIJ Standard 0101.06 (personal ballistic protection)
  • EN 1063 (bullet-resistant safety glazing)
  • EN 1522 (bullet-resistant windows and doors)
  • VPAM APR 2006
  • MIL-STD-662F (V50 ballistic test for armour)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Terminal ballistics: general concepts
  2. 1.2Kinetic energy and momentum transfer
  3. 1.3Impact velocity and response regime
  4. 1.4Elastic and plastic waves
  5. 1.5Fragmentation and its characterisation
  6. 1.6Blast wave effects on structures
  7. 1.7Behind-armour trauma
  8. 1.8Scaling and similitude
  9. 1.9Key bibliographic sources
  10. 1.10Workshop: calculation of impact energy and pressure
  1. 2.1Armour steels: MIL-DTL-12560 and 46100 standards
  2. 2.2Aluminium and titanium alloys
  3. 2.3Technical ceramics
  4. 2.4Fibre composites
  5. 2.5Glass and armoured transparencies
  6. 2.6Elastomers and anti-fragmentation liners
  7. 2.7Comparison by areal density
  8. 2.8Durability and environment
  9. 2.9Cost and availability
  10. 2.10Practice: comparative table of materials by areal density
  1. 3.1NATO standardisation system
  2. 3.2STANAG 4569: scope and structure
  3. 3.3Protection levels and their logic
  4. 3.4AEP-55 as a test procedure
  5. 3.5STANAG 2920 for personal equipment
  6. 3.6Relationship with civil standards: NIJ and EN 1063
  7. 3.7Limits of the standards and uncovered threats
  8. 3.8Ratification and national use
  9. 3.9Recent evolution of the standards
  10. 3.10Case study: reading level 2 of STANAG 4569
  1. 4.1Vehicle protection architecture
  2. 4.2Mine protection and V-hull
  3. 4.3Seats and impact attenuation
  4. 4.4Cabin protection and anti-fragmentation
  5. 4.5Personal protective equipment
  6. 4.6Ergonomics, weight and mobility
  7. 4.7Trade-offs between protection and mobility
  8. 4.8Protection of civil and diplomatic vehicles
  9. 4.9Injuries and biomechanical criteria
  10. 4.10Case study: trade-off analysis for a light vehicle
  1. 5.1Laboratories and accreditation
  2. 5.2Test planning
  3. 5.3Velocity and deformation measurement
  4. 5.4Acceptance criteria
  5. 5.5Statistical analysis of results
  6. 5.6Simulation as a complement
  7. 5.7Quality control in production
  8. 5.8Test ethics and safety
  9. 5.9Export control of armour
  10. 5.10Laboratory: statistical analysis of a test data set
  1. 6.1Definition of the civil or military use case
  2. 6.2Analysis of reference threats
  3. 6.3Selection of the normative level
  4. 6.4Preselection of materials
  5. 6.5Solution concept
  6. 6.6Test and verification plan
  7. 6.7Mass, cost and ergonomics analysis
  8. 6.8Final technical specification
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS LS-DYNA, ANSYS AUTODYN, Abaqus/Explicit, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real ballistic impact simulation procedures, analysis of V50 test results and selection of protective materials. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with careers 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 cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Definition of the civil or military use case

Explain the physics of ballistic impact.

Analysis of reference threats

Compare metallic, ceramic and composite protection materials.

Selection of the normative level

Interpret the protection levels of STANAG standards.

Preselection of materials

Apply protection criteria to vehicles and personnel.

Solution concept

Analyse test methods and quality assurance.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Ballistic protection engineerMaterials engineerImpact simulation engineerTest laboratory technicianQuality engineerProtected vehicle design engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

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.

The course works with ANSYS LS-DYNA, ANSYS AUTODYN, Abaqus/Explicit, MATLAB. 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 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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