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Diploma in CBRN Protection Materials and Validation

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in CBRN protection materials and their validation. 8 modules covering CBRN protection principles, barrier materials, adsorbent and filter materials, test methods, validation design, ergonomics and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand how materials protect against chemical, biological and radioactive agents.

02

Select barrier, adsorbent and selectively permeable materials.

03

Apply standardised permeation and penetration test methods.

04

Design statistically robust validation plans.

05

Manage the certification of protective equipment.

06

Assess ergonomics, heat stress and system compatibility.

07

Prepare technical validation files.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Protective materials engineers.
  • Testing laboratory technicians.
  • PPE certification managers.
  • CBRN protection specialists.
  • Quality engineers.
  • Technical textiles researchers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the defence sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 943-1 (protective clothing against chemicals, type 1)
  • EN 14605 (protective clothing, types 3 and 4)
  • EN ISO 6529 (resistance to permeation by chemicals)
  • EN 14126 (protective clothing against infective agents)
  • EN 14387 (gas filters)
  • NFPA 1994 (protective ensembles for CBRN incidents)
  • ISO 16602 (classification of chemical protective clothing)
  • EN 1073-2 (clothing against radioactive contamination)
  • Minitab
  • MATLAB
  • LIMS LabWare
  • JMP
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Exposure routes and protection
  2. 1.2Permeation, penetration and degradation
  3. 1.3Protection against biological aerosols
  4. 1.4Radioactive contamination and particulates
  5. 1.5Protection levels
  6. 1.6Individual protection systems
  7. 1.7Collective protection
  8. 1.8Risks of incorrect use
  9. 1.9General PPE regulations
  10. 1.10Case study: selecting the protection level
  1. 2.1Elastomers: butyl and Viton
  2. 2.2Multilayer laminates
  3. 2.3Microporous membranes
  4. 2.4Selectively permeable membranes
  5. 2.5Polymer coatings
  6. 2.6Seams and joints
  7. 2.7Visors and transparent materials
  8. 2.8Gloves and footwear
  9. 2.9Degradation through ageing
  10. 2.10Lab: comparison of barrier samples
  1. 3.1Activated carbon
  2. 3.2Carbon spheres in textiles
  3. 3.3Metal-organic frameworks
  4. 3.4Reactive and self-decontaminating materials
  5. 3.5Particulate filter media
  6. 3.6Combined filters to EN 14387
  7. 3.7Capacity and breakthrough time
  8. 3.8Regeneration and service life
  9. 3.9Functional nanomaterials
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: calculating the breakthrough time of a filter
  1. 4.1Permeation to EN ISO 6529
  2. 4.2Liquid penetration
  3. 4.3Tests with safe simulants
  4. 4.4Suit leak-tightness tests
  5. 4.5Aerosol tests
  6. 4.6Viral penetration tests
  7. 4.7Mechanical durability tests
  8. 4.8Flammability tests
  9. 4.9Accredited laboratories
  10. 4.10Lab: permeation test with a simulant
  1. 5.1Test planning
  2. 5.2Statistical lot sampling
  3. 5.3Analysis of variance
  4. 5.4Tolerance intervals
  5. 5.5Repeatability and reproducibility
  6. 5.6Measurement uncertainty
  7. 5.7Acceptance criteria
  8. 5.8Non-conformity management
  9. 5.9Traceability of results
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: statistical analysis of a lot
  1. 6.1Heat stress and physiology
  2. 6.2Thermal manikin testing
  3. 6.3Mobility and ergonomics
  4. 6.4Compatibility between components
  5. 6.5Mask-suit interfaces
  6. 6.6Communication and vision
  7. 6.7Safe donning and doffing
  8. 6.8Sizing and fit
  9. 6.9User evaluation
  10. 6.10Case study: heat stress assessment
  1. 7.1Regulation (EU) 2016/425
  2. 7.2EN standards for chemical protective clothing
  3. 7.3NFPA 1994 and US requirements
  4. 7.4Relevant allied publications
  5. 7.5Notified bodies
  6. 7.6Technical file
  7. 7.7Production control
  8. 7.8Market surveillance
  9. 7.9Maintaining certification
  10. 7.10Workshop: technical file for a protective suit
  1. 8.1Definition of the material and its use
  2. 8.2Regulatory requirements
  3. 8.3Test plan
  4. 8.4Statistical design
  5. 8.5Simulated test results
  6. 8.6Ergonomic assessment
  7. 8.7Drafting the technical file
  8. 8.8Conclusions
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, MATLAB, LIMS LabWare and JMP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: permeation testing with simulants, liquid penetration testing and statistical validation of a material lot. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: EN 943-1, EN 14605, EN ISO 6529, EN 14126, EN 14387, NFPA 1994, ISO 16602, EN 1073-2.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of EN 943-1, EN 14605, EN ISO 6529 and EN 14126 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Minitab, MATLAB, LIMS LabWare and JMP, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a validation project for a CBRN protective material, from regulatory requirements and statistical test design to ergonomic assessment and technical file, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Material and use definition
Define the protective material, its intended use and the applicable standards.
Test plan
Plan permeation and penetration tests to EN ISO 6529 using safe simulants.
Statistical design
Design lot sampling and acceptance criteria and analyse simulated results.
Ergonomic assessment
Evaluate heat stress, fit and compatibility with other components.
Final project
Deliver the complete validation dossier and technical file, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Protective Materials EngineerTesting Laboratory TechnicianPPE Certification ManagerCBRN Protection SpecialistQuality EngineerTechnical Textiles Researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Minitab, MATLAB, LIMS LabWare and JMP, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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