Course in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies
Online 300-hour course in ethics of IED neutralisation technologies. 6 modules with the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines (Ottawa, 1997), Amended Protocol II to the CCW (mines, booby-traps and other devices) and IMSMA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the threat posed by IEDs to the civilian population from a general perspective.
Analyse the international regulatory framework applicable to explosive devices.
Assess ethical dilemmas in the development and use of C-IED technologies.
Evaluate human factors and the protection of personnel involved.
Know the principles of humanitarian mine action according to the IMAS.
Analyse the role of recovery and victim assistance.
Develop a well-founded ethical analysis of C-IED technologies.
Who it's for
- Mine action coordinator who wishes to specialise in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies.
- Disarmament policy analyst who wishes to specialise in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies.
- Victim assistance specialist who wishes to specialise in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies.
- Humanitarian information management technician who wishes to specialise in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies.
- International humanitarian law adviser who wishes to specialise in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies.
- Security studies researcher who wishes to specialise in Ethics of IED Neutralisation Technologies.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join humanitarian organisations.
What you'll work with
- Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines (Ottawa, 1997)
- Amended Protocol II to the CCW (mines, booby-traps and other devices)
- Protocol V to the CCW (explosive remnants of war)
- International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (2008)
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)
- Law 31/1995 (occupational risk prevention)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Concept of improvised explosive device1.2Humanitarian impact of IEDs in conflicts1.3Civilian victims: data and trends1.4C-IED approach: attack the network, defeat the device, prepare the force1.5Detection technologies: overview1.6Radio frequency inhibitors: principles and effects1.7Disposal robots and teleoperation1.8Protected vehicles and safe routes1.9Humanitarian demining versus military C-IED1.10Workshop: analysis of IED victim reports
2.1Amended Protocol II to the CCW2.2Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel mines2.3Convention on Cluster Munitions2.4International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)2.5UN resolutions on IEDs2.6Precursor control: Regulation (EU) 2019/11482.7Civil explosives safety2.8International humanitarian law and protection of civilians2.9Responsibilities of affected States2.10Practice: analysis of applicable IMAS standards
3.1Inhibitors and impact on civilian communications3.2Blocking of emergency services3.3Privacy in detection sensors3.4Risk to operators and the duty to protect them3.5Robots versus human technicians3.6Detection reliability and false negatives3.7Technology transfer to third countries3.8Use of C-IED technology in domestic security3.9Confidentiality of techniques and transparency3.10Case study: jamming in an urban environment
4.1Human factors in disposal operations4.2Stress, fatigue and decision-making4.3Training and certification of technicians4.4Protective equipment: limits and testing4.5Mental health and post-traumatic stress4.6Lessons learned and databases4.7Safety culture4.8Support for victims and families4.9Operator-centred design4.10Workshop: ergonomic assessment of a teleoperation station
5.1Education on explosive ordnance risk5.2Victim assistance5.3Clearance of post-conflict areas5.4Safe return of displaced populations5.5Information management (IMSMA)5.6Community participation and gender5.7International funding and coordination5.8Ethics of area prioritisation5.9Lessons from Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine5.10Case study: clearance prioritisation in a liberated city
6.1Selection of a study context6.2Threat analysis and humanitarian impact6.3Regulatory review6.4Ethical assessment of technologies6.5Human factors analysis6.6Proposal of civil protection measures6.7Policy recommendations6.8Synthesis and conclusions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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 is IMSMA, QGIS, NVivo, Microsoft Excel advanced, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real procedures from humanitarian mine action case studies, analysis of human factors and stress, and community impact assessments. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the threat posed by IEDs to the civilian population from a general perspective.
Analyse the international regulatory framework applicable to explosive devices.
Assess ethical dilemmas in the development and use of C-IED technologies.
Evaluate human factors and the protection of personnel involved.
Know the principles of humanitarian mine action according to the IMAS.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with IMSMA, QGIS, NVivo, Microsoft Excel advanced. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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