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Ergonomics Course in Military Cabins and ISO Standards

Online 300-hour course in ergonomics for military cabins and ISO standards. 6 modules covering ISO 6385:2016 (ergonomic principles), ISO 11064 (control centre design) and RAMSIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the critical human factors in military cabins.

02

Apply ISO ergonomics standards to workstation design.

03

Size the space using anthropometric data.

04

Design information presentation and controls.

05

Assess postures and thermal comfort.

06

Validate the design using objective and subjective methods.

07

Develop an ergonomic cabin design project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Ergonomics engineer who wishes to specialise in Ergonomics in military cabins and ISO standards.
  • Human factors specialist who wishes to specialise in Ergonomics in military cabins and ISO standards.
  • Cabin designer who wishes to specialise in Ergonomics in military cabins and ISO standards.
  • Human-machine interface engineer who wishes to specialise in Ergonomics in military cabins and ISO standards.
  • Ergonomics prevention technician who wishes to specialise in Ergonomics in military cabins and ISO standards.
  • Validation engineer who wishes to specialise in Ergonomics in military cabins and ISO standards.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 6385:2016 (ergonomic principles)
  • ISO 11064 (control centre design)
  • ISO 9241-110 (interaction principles)
  • ISO 7250-1 (anthropometric measurements)
  • ISO 11226 (static working postures)
  • ISO 7730 (thermal environment)
  • MIL-STD-1472H
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Ergonomics and human factors: scope
  2. 1.2Aircraft, vehicle and vessel cabins
  3. 1.3Anthropometry of military personnel
  4. 1.4Workload and situational awareness
  5. 1.5Fatigue, vibration and thermal stress
  6. 1.6Protective equipment and its effect on ergonomics
  7. 1.7Human error and related accidents
  8. 1.8MIL-STD-1472H as a design reference
  9. 1.9Human systems integration (HSI)
  10. 1.10Case study: ergonomic analysis of an accident
  1. 2.1ISO 6385 ergonomic principles in work systems
  2. 2.2ISO 7250 basic human body measurements
  3. 2.3ISO 15535 anthropometric databases
  4. 2.4ISO 11064 control centre design
  5. 2.5ISO 9241 ergonomics of human-system interaction
  6. 2.6ISO 9241-210 human-centred design
  7. 2.7ISO 2631 whole-body vibration exposure
  8. 2.8ISO 7730 thermal comfort
  9. 2.9NATO standards and DEF STAN 00-250
  10. 2.10Workshop: checking a workstation against ISO 11064
  1. 3.1Percentiles and design cases
  2. 3.2Reach and vision envelopes
  3. 3.3Operator seat and posture
  4. 3.4Clearances with protective equipment
  5. 3.5Access, exits and evacuation
  6. 3.6Digital manikins: RAMSIS and Jack
  7. 3.7Personnel diversity and inclusive design
  8. 3.8Lighting and external visibility
  9. 3.9Cabin noise and hearing protection
  10. 3.10Practice: reach analysis with a digital manikin
  1. 4.1Head-up and head-down displays
  2. 4.2Helmet-mounted displays
  3. 4.3Design of controls and switches
  4. 4.4Coding by colour, shape and alarms
  5. 4.5Alarm management and prioritisation
  6. 4.6Touch and vibration-based interfaces
  7. 4.7Compatibility with night vision goggles
  8. 4.8Automation and operator trust
  9. 4.9Voice and multimodal interfaces
  10. 4.10Laboratory: heuristic evaluation of a cabin interface
  1. 5.1Workload assessment methods: NASA-TLX
  2. 5.2Situational awareness measures: SAGAT
  3. 5.3User trials in a simulator
  4. 5.4Physiological measures of the operator
  5. 5.5Hierarchical task analysis
  6. 5.6Usability evaluation according to ISO 9241-11
  7. 5.7Human error analysis: SHERPA and HFACS
  8. 5.8Human factors certification under CS-25.1302
  9. 5.9Lessons learned and feedback
  10. 5.10Case study: crew workload assessment
  1. 6.1Definition of the cabin and users
  2. 6.2Task analysis and requirements
  3. 6.3Selection of applicable standards
  4. 6.4Space design and anthropometry
  5. 6.5Information interface design
  6. 6.6User evaluation plan
  7. 6.7Standards compliance matrix
  8. 6.8Improvement recommendations
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 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 intake, 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 RAMSIS, Siemens Jack, CATIA V5 (Human Builder), Tobii Pro Lab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real procedures on a physical cabin mock-up, postural assessment with a digital manikin, and interface analysis with eye tracking. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff 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, DIH 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.

Definition of the cabin and users

Describe the critical human factors in military cabins.

Task analysis and requirements

Apply ISO ergonomics standards to workstation design.

Selection of applicable standards

Size the space using anthropometric data.

Space design and anthropometry

Design information presentation and controls.

Information interface design

Assess postures and thermal comfort.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Ergonomics engineerHuman factors specialistCabin designerHuman-machine interface engineerErgonomics prevention technicianValidation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with RAMSIS, Siemens Jack, CATIA V5 (Human Builder), Tobii Pro Lab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own SEIUM 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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