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Postgraduate Diploma in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles. 8 modules covering EN 1621-4:2013, Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and CLO3D. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain how mechanical and electronic airbags work for motorcyclists.

02

Analyse fall detection algorithms and their error rates.

03

Design inflation bladders and their integration into garments.

04

Select technical textiles according to their protective performance.

05

Plan tests in accordance with EN 1621-4 and EN 17092.

06

Prepare certification documentation under Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

07

Evaluate product performance in real-world use.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Protective equipment engineer looking to specialise in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles.
  • Technical garment designer looking to specialise in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles.
  • Textile laboratory technician looking to specialise in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles.
  • Detection algorithm developer looking to specialise in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles.
  • Certification manager looking to specialise in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles.
  • Airbag product manager looking to specialise in Motorcycle Airbags and Technical Textiles.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the motorcycle protective equipment sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 1621-4:2013
  • Reglamento (UE) 2016/425
  • EN 17092-1:2020
  • EN 1621-2:2014
  • EN 13595-1:2002
  • FIM Standard for Airbag Systems
  • ISO 13934-1:2013
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1History and evolution of the rider airbag
  2. 1.2Thoracic, cervical and spinal injuries
  3. 1.3Tether-activated systems
  4. 1.4Autonomous electronic systems
  5. 1.5Airbags integrated into race suits
  6. 1.6Coverage zones: neck, chest, back and hips
  7. 1.7Inflation times and working pressure
  8. 1.8Gas generators and CO2 cartridges
  9. 1.9Use on the road, track and off-road
  10. 1.10Case study: coverage comparison of four systems
  1. 2.1IMU and GNSS sensors in the vest
  2. 2.2Fall detection algorithms
  3. 2.3Scenarios: highside, lowside and collision
  4. 2.4False positives and false negatives
  5. 2.5Calibration by riding mode
  6. 2.6Battery management and self-diagnosis
  7. 2.7Communication with the motorcycle and smartphone
  8. 2.8Data logging after deployment
  9. 2.9System firmware updates
  10. 2.10Laboratory: analysis of IMU signals from a fall
  1. 3.1Bladder geometry and patterns
  2. 3.2Coated fabrics for bladders
  3. 3.3Seams, welding and airtightness
  4. 3.4Inflation simulation
  5. 3.5Pressure retention and deflation
  6. 3.6Impact testing on an inflated bladder
  7. 3.7Integration with outer garments
  8. 3.8Folding and deployment
  9. 3.9Reuse and recharging
  10. 3.10Practical: pattern making for a cervical bladder
  1. 4.1High-tenacity polyamide fibres
  2. 4.2Aramids and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
  3. 4.3Bovine and kangaroo leather in racing
  4. 4.4Ceramic-coated fabrics
  5. 4.5Fabric construction: plain weave, ripstop and knit
  6. 4.6Laminates and waterproof membranes
  7. 4.7Safety seams and technical threads
  8. 4.8Thermal and breathability properties
  9. 4.9Ageing and laundering
  10. 4.10Laboratory: identification and characterisation of fabrics
  1. 5.1Darmstadt abrasion test
  2. 5.2Tensile and tear strength
  3. 5.3Seam strength
  4. 5.4Impact testing of protectors
  5. 5.5EN 1621-4 testing for airbags
  6. 5.6Colour fastness testing
  7. 5.7Flame behaviour testing
  8. 5.8Sample conditioning
  9. 5.9Statistical interpretation of results
  10. 5.10Practical: test plan for a jacket with airbag
  1. 6.1Technical pattern making for motorcycle garments
  2. 6.2Ergonomics in the riding position
  3. 6.3Positioning and retention of protectors
  4. 6.4Ventilation and thermal comfort
  5. 6.5Visibility and reflective elements
  6. 6.6Fit adjustments and sizing
  7. 6.7Integrating electronics into the garment
  8. 6.8Garment prototyping
  9. 6.9User testing
  10. 6.10Workshop: designing a garment with an airbag housing
  1. 7.1Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for airbags
  2. 7.2Notified bodies and type-examination certificates
  3. 7.3Garment classification under EN 17092
  4. 7.4FIM regulations for airbags
  5. 7.5User maintenance obligations
  6. 7.6Market surveillance
  7. 7.7Manufacturer liability
  8. 7.8Trends and market share
  9. 7.9Textile sustainability and end of life
  10. 7.10Case study: technical file for an airbag vest
  1. 8.1Defining the product and target user
  2. 8.2Selecting the activation system
  3. 8.3Bladder design and pattern
  4. 8.4Selecting textiles and protectors
  5. 8.5Prototype test plan
  6. 8.6Analysis of laboratory results
  7. 8.7Certification strategy
  8. 8.8Production and control plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final 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 a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CLO3D, Lectra Modaris, MATLAB, LS-DYNA, Gerber AccuMark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: analysis of fall signals from commercial systems, abrasion and seam testing in the laboratory, and pattern making and prototyping of airbag garments. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrative project.

Accreditation-ready laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-led mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH 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.

Defining the product and target user

Explain how mechanical and electronic airbags work for motorcyclists.

Selecting the activation system

Analyse fall detection algorithms and their error rates.

Bladder design and pattern

Design inflation bladders and their integration into garments.

Selecting textiles and protectors

Select technical textiles according to their protective performance.

Prototype test plan

Plan tests in accordance with EN 1621-4 and EN 17092.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Protective equipment engineerTechnical garment designerTextile laboratory technicianDetection algorithm developerCertification managerAirbag product manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses CLO3D, Lectra Modaris, MATLAB, LS-DYNA and Gerber AccuMark. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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