Course on Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning
Online course of 300 h in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning. 6 modules covering IAEA GSR Part 6 (decommissioning of facilities), Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery) and Pilz PAScal (performance level calculation). Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the international and national regulatory framework for nuclear decommissioning.
Apply machinery risk assessment to robotic decommissioning systems.
Identify the additional nuclear requirements for equipment operating in radiological areas.
Integrate radiation protection and waste management into equipment design.
Analyse the regulatory implications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Determine the responsibilities of the manufacturer, the integrator and the licensee.
Prepare a regulatory dossier for a decommissioning robot.
Who it's for
- Machinery safety engineer looking to specialise in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning.
- Decommissioning licensing technician looking to specialise in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning.
- CE marking specialist looking to specialise in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning.
- Radiation protection technician looking to specialise in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning.
- Robotics regulatory consultant looking to specialise in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning.
- Quality manager on decommissioning projects looking to specialise in Regulation of Robots for Decommissioning.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear decommissioning.
What you'll work with
- IAEA GSR Part 6 (decommissioning of facilities)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- ISO 12100 (safety of machinery: risk assessment)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
- IEC 60204-1 (electrical equipment of machines)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards)
- Directive 2006/42/EC (machinery, in force until 2027)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1IAEA GSR Part 6 requirements1.2Guides SSG-47 and SSG-491.3Directive 2011/70/Euratom1.4Decommissioning plan and licences1.5Responsibilities of the regulator and the licensee1.6Spain: ENRESA and the CSN1.7NRC: 10 CFR 50.821.8The ONR in the United Kingdom1.9WENRA reference levels1.10Case study: introducing robotics into a decommissioning plan
2.1Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/12302.2ISO 10218 for industrial robots2.3ISO/TS 15066 for collaborative robots2.4ISO 13849 and control system parts2.5IEC 62061 and functional safety2.6ISO 12100 and risk assessment2.7CE marking of robotic systems2.8Mobile robots and ISO 3691-42.9Standards applicable to teleoperators2.10Workshop: ISO 12100 risk assessment of a manipulator
3.1Equipment safety classification3.2Environmental and radiological qualification3.3Quality assurance according to NQA-13.4Control software and IEC 608803.5Criticality prevention3.6Fire protection3.7Containment and ventilation3.8Heavy load handling: NUREG-06123.9Management of facility modifications3.10Practice: requirements matrix for a cutting robot
4.1ALARA as the justification for robotics4.2Dose constraints4.3Equipment contamination control4.4Secondary waste4.5Waste classification and acceptance criteria4.6Clearance of materials4.7The robot as waste at the end of its life4.8Radiological documentation4.9Regulator inspections4.10Case study: ALARA study of a robotic campaign
5.1Cybersecurity of robotic systems5.2The EU AI Act and autonomous systems5.3Civil liability for damage caused by robots5.4Human factors and operator authority5.5Verification of autonomy5.6Public procurement and tendering5.7Intellectual property and data5.8Labour and ethical impact of automation5.9Regulatory trends5.10Case study: responsibilities in a robotic incident
6.1Description of the robotic system6.2Identifying applicable standards6.3Risk assessment6.4Nuclear and radiological requirements6.5Qualification plan6.6Cybersecurity plan6.7Compliance matrix6.8Simulated authorisation application6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is Pilz PAScal (calculation of performance levels), SISTEMA (IFA, evaluation of ISO 13849), MicroShield, advanced Excel (risk matrices), in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from machinery risk assessments, review of CE marking technical files, analysis of decommissioning cases using robots. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the international and national regulatory framework for nuclear decommissioning.
Apply machinery risk assessment to robotic decommissioning systems.
Identify the additional nuclear requirements for equipment operating in radiological areas.
Integrate radiation protection and waste management into equipment design.
Analyse the regulatory implications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 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 Pilz PAScal (calculation of performance levels), SISTEMA (IFA, evaluation of ISO 13849), MicroShield, advanced Excel (risk matrices). Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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