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Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards Course

Online 300-hour course in CBRN protection fundamentals and NATO standards. 6 modules covering AJP-3.8 (Allied CBRN defence doctrine), ATP-45 (CBRN notification and hazard prediction) and HPAC (Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability). 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

Describe CBRN threats and protection principles.

02

Explain NATO doctrine and standardisation in CBRN defence.

03

Select personal protective equipment according to European standards.

04

Describe the principles of detection and decontamination.

05

Plan collective protection measures.

06

Interpret CBRN risk notification reports.

07

Develop a CBRN protection plan for a facility.

Profile

Who it's for

  • CBRN defence technician who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
  • Personal protective equipment manager who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
  • Civil protection planner who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
  • NATO standardisation specialist who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
  • Risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
  • CBRN security consultant who wants to specialise in Fundamentals of CBRN Protection and NATO Standards.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter public defence administration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • AJP-3.8 (Allied CBRN defence doctrine)
  • ATP-45 (CBRN notification and hazard prediction)
  • Chemical Weapons Convention (1993)
  • EN 943-1 (chemical protective suits)
  • EN 14126 (protection against biological agents)
  • EN 136 (full-face masks)
  • EN 14387 (gas filters)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Classification of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats
  2. 1.2Historical incidents and lessons
  3. 1.3Toxic industrial chemicals and materials (TIC/TIM) risks
  4. 1.4Exposure routes and basic toxicology
  5. 1.5Principles of protection: avoid, protect, decontaminate
  6. 1.6Individual and collective protection
  7. 1.7Detection, identification and monitoring
  8. 1.8CBRN risk management
  9. 1.9Civil framework: civil protection and health
  10. 1.10Workshop: CBRN risk matrix for an industrial facility
  1. 2.1AJP-3.8: Allied doctrine for CBRN defence
  2. 2.2ATP-3.8.1: CBRN defence in operations
  3. 2.3NATO CBRN Policy of 2022
  4. 2.4CBRN Centre of Excellence in Vyškov
  5. 2.5Combined CBRN Battalion
  6. 2.6STANAG 2103 and incident reporting
  7. 2.7ATP-45 and hazard prediction
  8. 2.8STANAG 2150 and training standards
  9. 2.9Interoperability of CBRN units
  10. 2.10Practice: reading a CBRN-1 report
  1. 3.1Masks and filters: EN 136 and EN 14387
  2. 3.2Military filter standards
  3. 3.3Protective suits: EN 943 and EN 14126
  4. 3.4Protective gloves and footwear
  5. 3.5AEP-38 and equipment testing
  6. 3.6Thermal load and physiology
  7. 3.7Fitting and leak testing
  8. 3.8Maintenance and service life
  9. 3.9Equipment for first responders
  10. 3.10Laboratory: PPE selection by scenario and standard
  1. 4.1Principles of chemical detectors
  2. 4.2Ion mobility spectrometry
  3. 4.3Biological detection and identification
  4. 4.4Dosimetry and radioactivity
  5. 4.5Sampling and chain of custody
  6. 4.6Decontamination of people
  7. 4.7Decontamination of equipment and infrastructure
  8. 4.8AEP-58 and decontamination standards
  9. 4.9Management of contaminated waste
  10. 4.10Case study: response to the 2018 Salisbury incident
  1. 5.1Shelters and overpressure systems
  2. 5.2Air filtration and renewal
  3. 5.3Hospitals and CBRN triage
  4. 5.4Civil-military coordination
  5. 5.5EU Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU)
  6. 5.6National Nuclear Emergency Plan
  7. 5.7Risk communication
  8. 5.8Training and exercises
  9. 5.9Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
  10. 5.10Workshop: script for a tabletop exercise
  1. 6.1Selection of the facility or event
  2. 6.2Threat and vulnerability analysis
  3. 6.3Applicable NATO and civil standards
  4. 6.4Selection of protective equipment
  5. 6.5Detection and alert procedures
  6. 6.6Decontamination plan
  7. 6.7Coordination with emergency services
  8. 6.8Training and exercise programme
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme 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 study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software includes HPAC (Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability), ALOHA (EPA/NOAA), HotSpot (LLNL) and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for selecting personal protective equipment, CBRN notification exercises and collective protection planning. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-based Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records 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, IHL and compliance as core 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 the facility or event

Describe the CBRN threats and the principles of protection.

Threat and vulnerability analysis

Explain NATO doctrine and standardisation in CBRN defence.

Applicable NATO and civil standards

Select personal protective equipment according to European standards.

Selection of protective equipment

Describe the principles of detection and decontamination.

Detection and alert procedures

Plan collective protection measures.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

CBRN defence technicianPersonal protective equipment managerCivil protection plannerNATO standardisation specialistRisk prevention technicianCBRN security consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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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.

You will work with HPAC (Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability), ALOHA (EPA/NOAA), HotSpot (LLNL) and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's 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 recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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