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Course in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development

300-hour online course in ethics in industrial explosives development. 6 modules covering Directive 2014/28/EU (explosives for civil uses), Royal Decree 130/2017 (Explosives Regulation) and ALOHA (EPA). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the framework for civil-use explosives from a regulatory perspective.

02

Apply industrial safety principles and the prevention of major accidents.

03

Analyse traceability obligations and diversion prevention.

04

Assess transport risks and risks to the surroundings of installations.

05

Identify ethical responsibilities in regulated markets.

06

Design a compliance system and safety culture.

07

Prepare a plan for the ethical and safe management of an installation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Industrial safety technician wishing to specialise in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development.
  • Chemical process engineer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development.
  • Regulatory compliance manager wishing to specialise in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development.
  • Occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development.
  • Dangerous goods transport consultant wishing to specialise in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development.
  • Safety auditor wishing to specialise in Ethics in Industrial Explosives Development.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter mining and civil works.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive 2014/28/EU (explosives for civil uses)
  • Royal Decree 130/2017 (Explosives Regulation)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 (explosives precursors)
  • Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
  • ADR Agreement (transport of dangerous goods by road)
  • Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Uses in mining, quarrying, civil works and demolition
  2. 1.2The industrial explosives sector in Europe
  3. 1.3Life cycle: manufacture, transport, storage and use
  4. 1.4Directive 2014/28/EU on explosives for civil uses
  5. 1.5Explosives Regulation: Royal Decree 130/2017
  6. 1.6Responsibilities of the mining engineer and technician
  7. 1.7Professional ethics and public safety
  8. 1.8Affected groups: workers, neighbours and the environment
  9. 1.9Historical accidents and lessons learned
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of the Toulouse explosion in 2001
  1. 2.1Seveso III Directive and Royal Decree 840/2015
  2. 2.2Process hazard analysis (HAZOP)
  3. 2.3Safety distances and emergency plans
  4. 2.4Safety culture and human factors
  5. 2.5Staff training and qualification
  6. 2.6Inspection and authorisation of installations
  7. 2.7Accident and incident investigation
  8. 2.8Communicating risk to the public
  9. 2.9Insurance and civil liability
  10. 2.10Case study: explosion at the port of Beirut in 2020
  1. 3.1Traceability and identification of explosives
  2. 3.2Directive 2008/43/EC on identification
  3. 3.3Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on explosives precursors
  4. 3.4Access control and physical security
  5. 3.5Reporting suspicious transactions
  6. 3.6Authorised personnel and verification
  7. 3.7Responsibilities of suppliers and distributors
  8. 3.8Cooperation with authorities
  9. 3.9Balancing security and economic activity
  10. 3.10Practical: audit of a warehouse traceability system
  1. 4.1ADR Agreement on road transport
  2. 4.2UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods
  3. 4.3Classification of Class 1
  4. 4.4Environmental impact: emissions, nitrates and vibrations
  5. 4.5Blasting and nearby communities
  6. 4.6Waste and expired product management
  7. 4.7REACH and the Globally Harmonised System
  8. 4.8ISO 14001 for manufacturers
  9. 4.9Quarry restoration
  10. 4.10Workshop: communication plan with quarry neighbours
  1. 5.1The boundary between civil and military explosives
  2. 5.2Export control and dual use
  3. 5.3Mining in conflict zones and human rights
  4. 5.4Customer due diligence
  5. 5.5Working in hazardous conditions
  6. 5.6Commercial integrity and anti-corruption
  7. 5.7Responsible research and development
  8. 5.8Innovation: emulsions and electronic initiation systems
  9. 5.9Corporate social responsibility
  10. 5.10Case study: supply to a mine in a conflict zone
  1. 6.1Description of the installation and activity
  2. 6.2Industrial safety risk map
  3. 6.3Assessment of diversion prevention measures
  4. 6.4Environmental and social impact analysis
  5. 6.5Customer and market assessment
  6. 6.6Proposal for an ethics code
  7. 6.7Training and audit plan
  8. 6.8Monitoring indicators
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final 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 an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ALOHA (EPA), PHAST (DNV), PHA-Pro, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for installation risk analysis, industrial safety audits and emergency plan reviews. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditation-ready laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(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 its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Description of the installation and activity

Describe the framework for civil-use explosives from a regulatory perspective.

Industrial safety risk map

Apply industrial safety principles and the prevention of major accidents.

Assessment of diversion prevention measures

Analyse traceability obligations and diversion prevention.

Environmental and social impact analysis

Assess transport risks and risks to the surroundings of installations.

Customer and market assessment

Identify ethical responsibilities in regulated markets.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Industrial safety technicianChemical process engineerRegulatory compliance managerOccupational risk prevention technicianDangerous goods transport consultantSafety auditor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of 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.

FAQ

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.

The course uses ALOHA (EPA), PHAST (DNV), PHA-Pro and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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