Hydrogen

This is a comprehensive training programme that gives your team the knowledge and skills to safely engage with hydrogen technologies across production, storage, and application. Spanning ten modules, the course covers everything from fundamental properties and safety practices to fuel cells, electrolysers, marine uses, and hydrogen infrastructure—equipping learners to confidently work with hydrogen systems and contribute to the net zero transition.

Hydrogen Fundamentals

Goal

This module introduces hydrogen’s properties, production, storage, and role in a low-carbon future. It covers safety, real-world uses, and core science through interactive learning.

Absolutely no prior knowledge required.

Content

  • Atomic structure, isotopes, and hydrogen’s characteristics
  • Production methods: green, blue, grey, and pink hydrogen
  • Storage and transport: gas, liquid, and chemical carriers
  • Safety principles quizzes

Hydrogen Production

Goal

This module introduces hydrogen production methods and classifications, exploring how different energy sources define its "colours" and environmental impact.

Content

  • Hydrogen’s role in energy and industry
  • Core production methods: electrolysis and SMR
  • Overview of PEM and AEM electrolysis systems
  • Hydrogen colours: green, blue, grey, pink, and more

Fuel Cells & Electric Vehicles

Goal

This module explores hydrogen storage, safety systems, and FCEV applications, with a focus on methods, challenges, and interactive learning.

The focus is on the hydrogen-electricity conversion.

Content

  • Hydrogen storage methods and engineering challenges
  • Safety systems for hydrogen handling and use
  • FCEV components and system functions
  • Interactive quizzes and structured learning activities

Health and Safety - PPE

Goal

This module explores hydrogen-specific hazards and the role of PPE, using real incidents to highlight safety principles, hazard mitigation, and proper equipment care.

Content

  • Hydrogen risks: flammability, molecule size, and flame invisibility
  • Types of PPE and relevant standards
  • PPE care, maintenance, and correct use
  • Hazard identification and task-specific mitigation strategies

Plant & Machinery

Goal

This module explores power conversion in hydrogen systems (AC-DC, DC-AC), safety mechanisms, and power distribution. It introduces hydrogen-fuelled engines like JCB’s machinery and on-site electrolysis for remote energy supply.

Practical examples highlight real-world applications and system design.

Content

  • Power conversion processes and distribution system safety
  • Hydrogen internal combustion engines and their uses
  • On-site electrolysers for off-grid and remote systems
  • Practical insights from hydrogen plant and machinery

Electrolysers and Hydrogen Production

Goal

This module focuses on hydrogen production, highlighting PEM and AEM electrolysers and Steam Methane Reforming (SMR). Learners compare methods by efficiency, cost, and emissions, and reinforce their knowledge through quizzes on catalysts and production dynamics.

Content

  • PEM and AEM electrolyser technologies
  • Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) overview
  • Efficiency, cost, and environmental comparisons
  • Quizzes on catalysts, ramp-up, and process basics

Tanks & Valves

Goal

This module examines hydrogen’s unique properties like leakage, permeation, and embrittlement and how these influence engineering solutions and safety systems.

It covers hydrogen-specific valve technologies, storage tank types, and large-scale storage options, including salt caverns and chemical methods.

Content

  • Hydrogen behaviour: leakage, embrittlement, and detection
  • Valves: shut-off, pressure relief, cryogenic, and check valves
  • Storage tanks: compressed, liquid, and chemical options
  • Underground storage: salt caverns and depleted reservoirs

Marine

Goal

This module covers hydrogen use in marine settings, comparing H2-ICE and fuel cell systems for propulsion and power. It explores storage, bunkering, and safety challenges, as well as evolving maritime regulations. Case studies like MF Hydra and

Hydroville highlight real-world adoption and innovation.

Content

  • H2-ICE vs. fuel cells: efficiency and emissions
  • Hydrogen storage and bunkering at sea (compressed/liquid)
  • IMO and classification guidelines for hydrogen vessels
  • Case studies: MF Hydra and Hydroville dual-fuel systems

Research & Development

Goal

This module trains lab professionals on safe hydrogen use, covering detection technologies, risk assessments, and hydrogen-powered instruments like chromatographs.

It focuses on hazard mitigation, ventilation, and emergency response through real-world examples and interactive tasks.

Content

  • Hydrogen detection: pellistor, UV/IR, and electrochemical sensors
  • Risk assessments and hazard mitigation strategies
  • Hydrogen-use instruments: gas chromatographs and generators
  • Best practices for ventilation, leak detection, and emergencies

Technology Insights

Goal

This module covers hydrogen infrastructure across production, transport, and storage. It examines electrolysis and SMR with carbon capture, pipeline and cryogenic transport, and storage methods including underground and chemical options. Safety, monitoring, and future trends are also explored.

Content

  • Production sites: electrolysis and SMR with carbon capture
  • Transport methods: pipelines, cryo-shipping, and tube trailers
  • Storage solutions: compressed, liquid, chemical, and underground
  • Safety systems, monitoring, and hydrogen hub case studies