Course on UNE Standards for Suits and Respirators
Online 300-hour course on UNE standards for suits and respirators. 6 modules covering UNE-EN 14605 (chemical protective suits, types 3 and 4), UNE-EN 136 (full-face masks) and TSI FitPro (fit testing). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the chemical and biological risks against which PPE protects.
Classify protective suits by type and standard.
Select respiratory protective equipment suited to each risk.
Apply criteria for use, fit, decontamination and maintenance.
Verify documentary compliance and the marking of equipment.
Design training and periodic verification programmes.
Develop a comprehensive personal protection programme for a practical case.
Who it's for
- Occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in UNE Standards for suits and respirators.
- Personal protective equipment manager wishing to specialise in UNE Standards for suits and respirators.
- Industrial hygienist wishing to specialise in UNE Standards for suits and respirators.
- Trainer in respiratory protection wishing to specialise in UNE Standards for suits and respirators.
- CBRN emergency technician wishing to specialise in UNE Standards for suits and respirators.
- PPE conformity inspector wishing to specialise in UNE Standards for suits and respirators.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the chemical industry.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 14605 (chemical protective suits, types 3 and 4)
- UNE-EN 136 (full-face masks)
- UNE-EN 14126 (protection against biological agents)
- UNE-EN 943-1 (gas-tight suits)
- UNE-EN 14387 (gas filters)
- UNE-EN 143 (particle filters)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- UNE-EN 529 (selection and use of respiratory protection)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Hierarchy of prevention and the role of personal protective equipment1.2Routes of entry: inhalation, contact and ingestion1.3Categories of personal protective equipment1.4European regulatory framework for protective equipment1.5Notified bodies and conformity assessment1.6Marking, declaration and information leaflet1.7Applicable harmonised standards1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Regulatory sources and their updating1.10Exercise: classify equipment by category
2.1Types of suit according to tightness2.2Gas-tight suits and their testing2.3Suits against splashes and aerosols2.4Protection against biological agents2.5Protection against particles2.6Materials, seams and closures2.7Permeation and penetration testing2.8Mechanical and flame resistance2.9Performance marking and pictograms2.10Practice: select a suit for three scenarios
3.1Filtering and isolating equipment3.2Particle filters and their classes3.3Gas and vapour filters and their types3.4Full-face masks, half masks and hoods3.5Self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus3.6Airline equipment3.7Assigned protection factor3.8Fit testing and its importance3.9Filter service life and saturation3.10Practice: calculate the required protection factor
4.1Risk assessment prior to selection4.2Compatibility between equipment and limitations4.3Donning and doffing sequence4.4Physical load, heat stress and usage times4.5Communication and vision while wearing equipment4.6Storage and preservation4.7Periodic inspection and criteria for disposal4.8Cleaning, disinfection and decontamination4.9Individual equipment record4.10Practice: use and maintenance procedure
5.1Mandatory user training5.2Practical training and retraining5.3Medical fitness for using respiratory equipment5.4Verification of effectiveness in the workplace5.5Indicators and incident recording5.6Equipment pool and consumables management5.7Procurement and technical specifications5.8Auditing the personal protection programme5.9Management of used equipment waste5.10Practice: purchase specification and training plan
6.1Choice of workplace and the risks present6.2Risk assessment and protection requirements6.3Justified selection of suit and breathing protection6.4Procedures for use and removal6.5Inspection and maintenance plan6.6Training plan and fit-testing plan6.7Technical purchase specification6.8Indicators and audit plan6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
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: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is TSI FitPro (fit testing), SAP EHS, Microsoft Power BI, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real quantitative fit-testing procedures for masks, equipment inspection and maintenance, and PPE selection based on risk assessment. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Understand the chemical and biological risks against which PPE protects.
Classify protective suits by type and standard.
Select respiratory protective equipment suited to each risk.
Apply criteria for use, fit, decontamination and maintenance.
Verify documentary compliance and the marking of equipment.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You work with TSI FitPro (fit testing), SAP EHS, Microsoft Power BI and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 higher programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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