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High-voltage safety course in pits

High Voltage Safety Course in the Pit Lane

This course provides essential training on electrical safety in high-voltage environments, such as those used in motorsports. It covers the safe handling of electrical equipment, the identification of electrical hazards, and the implementation of safety protocols to prevent accidents. Participants learn about electrical insulation, grounding, and surge protection, using industry-specific tools and first aid techniques related to electrocution.

The course emphasizes the importance of complying with applicable safety regulations, such as guidelines for handling high-voltage batteries and fast-charging systems. It covers equipment inspection and maintenance, including the use of multimeters and other measuring instruments, as well as lockout/tagout procedures. The objective is to train professionals capable of ensuring safety in the pit lane environment, reducing the risks of electric shock and other electrical hazards.

Duration3 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

High Voltage Safety: Master Electrical Boxes and Risk Prevention

02

Rotor Optimization: Superior Design and Performance

03

Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)

04

Safe Electrification: Mastering High Voltage Boxes and Protocols

05

High Voltage Safety in Pit Lanes: Control and Prevention of Electrical Hazards

06

Master's Degree in Electrical Boxes: Instant High Voltage Safety

07

Safety in High Voltage Enclosures: Protection, Regulations and Application

08

Safety in High Voltage Enclosures: Prevention and Control of Electrical Risks

Profile

Who it's for

  • Technicians and professionals working in the **naval industry**, especially those involved with high-voltage electrical and electronic systems on board vessels.
  • Naval, electrical, electronic, and systems engineers who wish to specialize in **high-voltage safety** applied to maritime environments.
  • Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) personnel of ships and offshore platforms who need to acquire or update their knowledge of **safety protocols** and **safe work procedures** for high-voltage systems.
  • Deck and engine room officers with responsibilities in the **operation and management** of electrical systems on board, including an understanding of the risks associated with high voltage and the necessary safety measures.
  • Maritime safety inspectors, auditors, and personnel from **regulatory organizations** who require a thorough understanding of regulations and standards related to electrical safety in the naval sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
  • Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
  • Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
  • Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
  • Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
  • Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Syllabus

10 modules

  1. 1.1Fundamentals of Electricity in High-Voltage Substations
  2. 1.2Risks and Hazards Associated with High Voltage
  3. 1.3Electrical Safety Regulations and Standards
  4. 1.4Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its Use
  5. 1.5Identification and Marking of Hazardous Areas
  6. 1.6First Aid in Case of Electrical Accidents
  7. 1.7Safe Tools and Work Equipment
  8. 1.8Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
  9. 1.9Introduction to Electrical Substations: Components and Functions
  10. 1.10Importance of Electrical Hazard Prevention
  1. 2.2Design Principles of Vessel Rotors
  2. 2.2Rotor Materials and Construction: Optimal Selection
  3. 2.3Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of Rotors
  4. 2.4Hydrodynamic Profile Optimization
  5. 2.5Variable Pitch Rotor Design
  6. 2.6Noise and Vibration Reduction in Rotors
  7. 2.7Rotor Testing and Validation
  8. 2.8Rotor Selection and Maintenance
  9. 2.9Environmental Impact and Sustainability in Rotor Design
  10. 2.20Case Studies: Examples of Successful Rotor Designs in the Shipbuilding Industry
  1. 3.3Introduction to Electrical Substations: Key Components and Functions
  2. 3.2Electrical Safety Standards: National and International
  3. 3.3Design of Protection Systems: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Relays
  4. 3.4Electrical Hazard Analysis: Identification and Evaluation
  5. 3.5Safety Protocols: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  6. 3.6Measurement and Testing Techniques: Multimeters and Megohmmeters
  7. 3.7Preventive Maintenance in Electrical Substations
  8. 3.8Surge Protection: Devices and Applications
  9. 3.9First Aid in Case of an Electrical Accident
  10. 3.30Case Studies: Failure Analysis and Solutions
  1. 4.4Introduction to Electrification in High-Voltage Electrical Bays: Fundamental Concepts
  2. 4.2Identification and Analysis of Electrical Hazards in Electrical Bays
  3. 4.3Regulations and Safety Standards in High-Voltage Electrical Bays
  4. 4.4Design and Configuration of Safe Electrical Bays
  5. 4.5Electrical Protection Components and Equipment in Electrical Bays
  6. 4.6Safe Work Procedures in High-Voltage Electrical Bays
  7. 4.7Maintenance and Testing in Electrical Bays: Safety and Efficiency
  8. 4.8Emergency and Incident Response Protocols for Electrical Incidents
  9. 4.9Electrical Safety Training and Education for Naval Personnel
  10. 4.40Case Studies: Practical Applications in Naval Environments
  1. 5.5Introduction to Safety in High-Voltage Substations
  2. 5.5Identification of Electrical Hazards in Substations
  3. 5.3Safety Regulations and Standards in Substations
  4. 5.4Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Work in Substations
  5. 5.5Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
  6. 5.6Safe Design and Construction of High-Voltage Substations
  7. 5.7Preventive and Corrective Maintenance in Substations
  8. 5.8First Aid and Response to Electrical Emergencies
  9. 5.9Inspection and Testing in High-Voltage Substations
  10. 5.50Risk Analysis and Continuous Improvement in Substation Safety
  1. 6.6Introduction to high-voltage substations and their importance in naval environments.
  2. 6.2Relevant international and local regulations for electrical safety in substations.
  3. 6.3Types of high-voltage substations and their applications on vessels.
  4. 6.4Key substation components: switches, fuses, relays, etc.
  5. 6.5Identification and management of electrical hazards in substations.
  6. 6.6First aid and emergency response in high-voltage substations.
  7. 6.7Mandatory documentation and records in high-voltage substations.
  8. 6.8Inspections and preventive maintenance in substations.
  9. 6.9Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  10. 6.60Introduction to grounding and its functions in substations.
  11. 2.6Rotor design principles for optimizing performance.
  12. 2.2Types of rotors and their applications in naval systems.
  13. 2.3Materials used in rotor manufacturing. 2.4 Rotor Design for Energy Efficiency and Durability
  14. 2.5Flow Analysis and Computational Simulation in Rotor Design
  15. 2.6Rotor Balancing and Alignment Techniques
  16. 2.7Rotor Optimization to Reduce Vibration and Noise
  17. 2.8Factors Affecting Rotor Performance
  18. 2.9Rotor Performance Testing and Evaluation
  19. 2.60Preventive and Corrective Rotor Maintenance
  20. 3.6Electrical Protection Systems in High-Voltage Substations
  21. 3.2Protection Devices: Relays, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  22. 3.3Selection and Coordination of Protection Devices
  23. 3.4Overload and Short-Circuit Protection
  24. 3.5Ground Fault Protection
  25. 3.6Overvoltage Protection
  26. 3.7Testing and Calibration of Protection Devices
  27. 3.8Troubleshooting and Resolution of Protection System Faults 3.9 Regulations and standards related to electrical protection.
  28. 3.60Maintenance of protection systems.
  29. 4.6Design of safe electrification systems for pit boxes.
  30. 4.2Selection of suitable cables and conductors.
  31. 4.3Sizing of electrification systems.
  32. 4.4Design of cable trays and support systems.
  33. 4.5Safety protocols for electrification work in pit boxes.
  34. 4.6Testing and verification procedures for electrification systems.
  35. 4.7Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
  36. 4.8Use of safety tools and equipment.
  37. 4.9Inspection and maintenance of electrification systems.
  38. 4.60Environmental considerations in pit box electrification.
  39. 5.6Specific electrical hazards in high-voltage pit boxes.
  40. 5.2Safety procedures for pit box work.
  41. 5.3Specific personal protective equipment (PPE) for pit boxes.
  42. 5.4Access and Exit Protocols for Electrical Interchanges.
  43. 5.5Safety Measures for Working with Live Voltage.
  44. 5.6Grounding and Equipotential Bonding in Electrical Interchanges.
  45. 5.7Emergency Planning and Drills in Electrical Interchanges.
  46. 5.8Safety Signage in Electrical Interchanges.
  47. 5.9Safety Audits in Electrical Interchanges.
  48. 5.60Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis.
  49. 6.6Structure and Components of High-Voltage Electrical Interchanges.
  50. 6.2Safe Practices for Handling Electrical Interchanges.
  51. 6.3Safe Work Protocols in High-Voltage Interchanges.
  52. 6.4Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its Correct Use.
  53. 6.5Identification of Electrical Hazards and Preventive Measures.
  54. 6.6Emergency Procedures and First Aid in Case of an Incident.
  55. 6.7Safety Regulations and Standards Applicable to Electrical Interchanges. 6.8 Inspection and preventive maintenance of electrical substations.
  56. 6.9Use of safe tools and measuring equipment.
  57. 6.60Training and education of personnel in electrical safety.
  58. 7.6Components and protection systems in high-voltage substations.
  59. 7.2Selection and coordination of protective devices.
  60. 7.3Overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
  61. 7.4Ground fault protection.
  62. 7.5Transient overvoltage protection.
  63. 7.6Testing and verification of protection systems.
  64. 7.7Preventive and corrective maintenance of protection systems.
  65. 7.8Applicable electrical protection regulations and standards.
  66. 7.9Design of efficient protection schemes.
  67. 7.60Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in protection systems.
  68. 8.6Identification and analysis of electrical hazards in high-voltage substations.
  69. 8.2Assessment of the probability and severity of hazards. 8.3 Implementation of risk control and mitigation measures.
  70. 8.4Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) techniques in pit areas.
  71. 8.5Access control and work permits in pit areas.
  72. 8.6Use of appropriate safety tools and equipment.
  73. 8.7Safe planning and execution of pit area work.
  74. 8.8Monitoring and follow-up of risk control measures.
  75. 8.9Safety inspections and audits in pit areas.
  76. 8.60Continuous improvement of safety practices.
  1. 7.7Fundamental Safety Principles in High-Voltage Repair Boxes
  2. 7.2Components and Configuration of Electrical Repair Boxes
  3. 7.3Applicable Safety Regulations and Standards
  4. 7.4Electrical Hazard Analysis and Prevention
  5. 7.7Protection Protocols and Safety Equipment
  6. 7.6Maintenance and Inspection of High-Voltage Repair Boxes
  7. 7.7Emergency and Incident Response Procedures
  8. 7.8Case Studies: Failure Analysis and Best Practices
  9. 7.9Practical Application: Safe Design and Configuration of Repair Boxes
  10. 7.70Certification and Regulatory Compliance
  1. 8.8Introduction to High-Voltage Safety and Electrical Substations
  2. 8.8Identification of Electrical Hazards and Preventive Measures
  3. 8.3Components of an Electrical Substation and Their Operation
  4. 8.4Electrical Safety Regulations and Standards
  5. 8.5Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Its Correct Use
  6. 8.6First Aid in Case of Electrical Accidents
  7. 8.7Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
  8. 8.8Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Substations
  9. 8.8Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism
  10. 8.80Safety Drills and Practical Exercises
  11. 8.8Rotor Design Principles
  12. 8.8Rotor Materials and Manufacturing
  13. 8.3Rotor Performance Analysis
  14. 8.4Aerodynamic Optimization of Rotors
  15. 8.5Rotor Selection for Different Applications
  16. 8.6Design of Propulsion Systems with Rotors
  17. 8.7Factors Influencing Rotor Performance
  18. 8.8Rotor Performance Evaluation and Simulation
  19. 8.8Emerging Technologies in Rotors
  20. 8.80Maintenance and Repair of Rotors
  21. 3.8Electrical Protection Systems in Pits
  22. 3.8Overcurrent Protection Devices
  23. 3.3Transient Overvoltage Protection
  24. 3.4Differential and Insulation Protection
  25. 3.5Testing and Verification of Protection Systems
  26. 3.6Interpretation of Electrical Diagrams and Symbols
  27. 3.7Common Failures in Protection Systems
  28. 3.8Preventive Maintenance of Protection Systems
  29. 3.8Electrical Protection Coordination
  30. 3.80Electrical Protection Standards and Regulations
  31. 4.8Fundamentals of Safe Electrification
  32. 4.8Design and Construction of Safe Electrical Pits
  33. 4.3Selection of Appropriate Electrical Components
  34. 4.4Wiring and Electrical Connections
  35. 4.5Grounding and Lightning Protection
  36. 4.6Safe Work Protocols in High-Voltage Environments
  37. 4.7Disconnection and Isolation Procedures
  38. 4.8Safe Tools and Equipment
  39. 4.8Risk Assessment in Electrification Work
  40. 4.80Inspection and Certification of Electrical Installations
  41. 5.8Specific Risks High-voltage work in pits
  42. 5.8Identification and assessment of electrical risks
  43. 5.3Safe work protocols in high-voltage pits
  44. 5.4Personal protective equipment (PPE) for high voltage
  45. 5.5Emergency and rescue procedures
  46. 5.6Isolation and lockout of energy sources
  47. 5.7Voltage testing and safety verification
  48. 5.8Preventive and corrective maintenance in high-voltage pits
  49. 5.8High-voltage safety regulations and standards
  50. 5.80Audits and risk control in high-voltage pits
  51. 6.8Risk analysis in electrical pits
  52. 6.8Risk criticality assessment
  53. 6.3Risk control and mitigation measures
  54. 6.4Implementation of safety systems
  55. 6.5Emergency response and incident management
  56. 6.6Inspection and maintenance of safety systems
  57. 6.7Personnel training and development
  58. 6.8Safety audits and continuous improvement
  59. 6.8Design of safety procedures
  60. 6.80Drills and practical exercises
  61. 7.8Legal framework and regulations in electrical pits
  62. 7.8Technical standards and safety regulations
  63. 7.3Pit design and construction requirements
  64. 7.4Certification and approval of electrical equipment
  65. 7.5Compliance inspections and audits
  66. 7.6Safety documentation and records
  67. 7.7Legal responsibilities and obligations
  68. 7.8Application of regulations in practice
  69. 7.8International standards and their application
  70. 7.80Case studies and application examples
  71. 8.8Hazard identification and risk assessment
  72. 8.8Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
  73. 8.3Risk control and prevention measures
  74. 8.4Development of safety procedures
  75. 8.5Emergency management and contingency plans
  76. 8.6Accident and incident investigation
  77. 8.7Safety performance indicators
  78. 8.8Safety audits and continuous improvement
  79. 8.8Safety culture and staff participation
  80. 8.80Implementation of risk management systems
  1. 9.9Introduction to high-voltage systems and their application in naval environments.
  2. 9.9International standards and electrical safety regulations for HV bays.
  3. 9.3Types of HV bays and their main components.
  4. 9.4Identification and classification of electrical hazards.
  5. 9.5First aid and emergency procedures in case of electrical accidents.
  6. 9.6Personal protective equipment (PPE) and its correct use.
  7. 9.7Inspection and preventive maintenance of HV bays.
  8. 9.8Safety documentation and records.
  9. 9.9Rotor design principles for optimizing performance.
  10. 9.9Selection of materials and manufacturing methods for rotors.
  11. 9.3Flow analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applied to rotors.
  12. 9.4Factors influencing rotor efficiency and performance.
  13. 9.5Aerodynamic and structural design of rotors for different applications. 9.6 Vibration and noise analysis in rotors.
  14. 9.7Optimization techniques to improve rotor performance.
  15. 9.8Testing and evaluation of rotor performance.
  16. 3.9Electrical protection systems in HV pits: types and functions.
  17. 3.9Circuit breakers and fuses: selection and application.
  18. 3.3Protection relays: types and settings.
  19. 3.4Grounding systems and their importance.
  20. 3.5Fault detection and analysis in protection systems.
  21. 3.6Coordination of protection systems in HV pits.
  22. 3.7Testing and maintenance of protection systems.
  23. 3.8Regulations and standards related to electrical protection in HV pits.
  24. 4.9Fundamental principles of safe electrification in pits.
  25. 4.9Selection and sizing of electrical components.
  26. 4.3Wiring and connections: techniques and best practices. 4.4 Power distribution systems in high-voltage (HV) substations.
  27. 4.5Safety protocols and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  28. 4.6Design and planning of electrical substation electrification.
  29. 4.7Tools and equipment used for safe electrification.
  30. 4.8Inspection and verification of electrical installations.
  31. 5.9Identification of the main risks in high-voltage substations.
  32. 5.9Risk assessment and control methods.
  33. 5.3Safe work procedures in high-voltage substations.
  34. 5.4Emergency and incident response plans.
  35. 5.5Safety signage and markings.
  36. 5.6Accident investigation and root cause analysis.
  37. 5.7Electrical safety training.
  38. 5.8Safety culture and continuous improvement.
  39. 6.9Design and construction of high-voltage electrical substations.
  40. 6.9Selection and installation of electrical equipment. 6.3 Testing and commissioning of high-voltage substations.
  41. 6.4Preventive and corrective maintenance.
  42. 6.5Troubleshooting and repair of electrical enclosures.
  43. 6.6Safety standards and regulations.
  44. 6.7Safe work practices.
  45. 6.8Energy efficiency and sustainability.
  46. 7.9Regulatory framework applicable to high-voltage substations.
  47. 7.9International safety standards and regulations.
  48. 7.3Specific requirements for different types of installations.
  49. 7.4Inspection and certification procedures.
  50. 7.5Documentation and records of regulatory compliance.
  51. 7.6Risk analysis and preventive measures.
  52. 7.7Best practices in the application of regulations.
  53. 7.8Updating and adapting to the latest regulations.
  54. 8.9Identification of electrical hazards and risk assessment.
  55. 8.9Strategies for preventing electrical accidents. 8.3 Implementation of risk control measures.
  56. 8.4Safe work procedures in high-voltage areas.
  57. 8.5Failure analysis and corrective actions.
  58. 8.6Emergency and incident response plans.
  59. 8.7Supervision and monitoring of electrical hazards.
  60. 8.8Continuous improvement of electrical safety.
  1. 1. Design and Architecture of High-Voltage Substations
  2. 2. Electrical Safety: Regulations and Standards in High-Voltage Substations
  3. 3. Components and Material Selection in High-Voltage Substations
  4. 4. Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection in Substations
  5. 5. Connection and Insulation Systems in High-Voltage Substations
  6. 6. Safety Testing and Verification in High-Voltage Substations
  7. 7. Operation and Maintenance Protocols in High-Voltage Substations
  8. 8. Risk Management and Accident Prevention in High-Voltage Substations
  9. 9. Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting in Electrical Substations
  10. 10. Integration and Commissioning of High-Voltage Substations: A Real-World Case Study
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

  • Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
  • Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
  • SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
  • Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry Mentored:teachers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible modality(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

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Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
  • Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
  • Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
  • Fees:
    • Single payment: 10% discount.
    • Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%. Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review. Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships. See "Calendar & Calls for Applications," "Scholarships & Grants," and "Fees & Financing" in the SEIUM mega-menu.

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