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Dry Bulk Solids Operations Course

Online 300-hour course in dry bulk operations. 6 modules covering the IMSBC Code, BLU Code and Helix delta-T. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the types of dry bulk materials and their relevant properties.

02

Select loading, unloading and storage equipment.

03

Plan ship loading while respecting its structural stresses.

04

Apply the IMSBC Code to the safe handling of cargoes.

05

Control diffuse emissions and environmental impact.

06

Measure the operational performance of the terminal.

07

Design a dry bulk terminal for a specific product.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Bulk terminal manager who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
  • Ship loading planner who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
  • Draft survey inspector who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
  • Cargo safety technician who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
  • Materials handling engineer who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
  • Port environmental technician who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter bulk terminals.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IMSBC code
  • BLU code
  • Directive 2001/96/EC
  • Royal Decree 995/2003
  • SOLAS Caps. VI and XII
  • International Convention on Cargo Lines 1966
  • Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Minerals, coal, grains and fertilisers
  2. 1.2Physical properties of bulk materials
  3. 1.3Bulk carriers and their sizes
  4. 1.4Terminal configuration
  5. 1.5Specialised wharves and berths
  6. 1.6Bulk logistics chain
  7. 1.7Public and dedicated terminals
  8. 1.8Markets and freight
  9. 1.9Capacity indicators
  10. 1.10Case study: capacity of an agri-food terminal
  1. 2.1Ship loaders
  2. 2.2Continuous and grab unloaders
  3. 2.3Conveyor belts and transfers
  4. 2.4Stackers and reclaimers
  5. 2.5Hoppers and eco-hoppers
  6. 2.6Pneumatic unloaders for grain
  7. 2.7Silos and storage sheds
  8. 2.8Weighing and measurement
  9. 2.9Equipment maintenance
  10. 2.10Practice: sizing a conveyor belt
  1. 3.1Loading plan and hold sequence
  2. 3.2Longitudinal ship stresses
  3. 3.3Draught control and draft survey
  4. 3.4Stockyard planning
  5. 3.5Blends and grades
  6. 3.6Coordination between quay, rail and truck
  7. 3.7Output rates and port turnaround times
  8. 3.8Laytime and demurrage
  9. 3.9Cargo documentation
  10. 3.10Workshop: draft survey of a bulk carrier
  1. 4.1IMSBC Code and cargo groups
  2. 4.2Cargoes that may liquefy
  3. 4.3Permissible moisture limit
  4. 4.4Cargoes with chemical hazards
  5. 4.5Dust explosions
  6. 4.6Self-heating and fumigation
  7. 4.7Enclosed spaces in holds
  8. 4.8Personnel safety in the terminal
  9. 4.9Bulk carrier losses
  10. 4.10Case study: loading of liquefiable ore
  1. 5.1Diffuse dust emissions
  2. 5.2Watering and screening
  3. 5.3Enclosed sheds and covered conveyors
  4. 5.4Runoff control
  5. 5.5Equipment noise
  6. 5.6Best available techniques
  7. 5.7Energy efficiency of equipment
  8. 5.8Environmental and operational indicators
  9. 5.9Relationship with the urban environment
  10. 5.10Practice: diffuse emissions control plan
  1. 6.1Product selection
  2. 6.2Traffic analysis
  3. 6.3Equipment selection
  4. 6.4Yard design
  5. 6.5Terminal operating procedures
  6. 6.6Safety plan
  7. 6.7Terminal environmental plan
  8. 6.8Economic study of operation
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Helix delta-T, Rocky DEM, AnyLogic, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for planning a bulk carrier's loading sequence, sizing conveyor belt systems and controlling diffuse dust emissions. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

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

Build it end to end

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

Product selection

Describe the types of dry bulk materials and their relevant properties.

Traffic analysis

Select loading, unloading and storage equipment.

Equipment selection

Plan ship loading while respecting its structural stresses.

Yard design

Apply the IMSBC Code to the safe handling of cargoes.

Terminal operating procedures

Control diffuse emissions and environmental impact.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Bulk terminal managerShip loading plannerDraft survey inspectorCargo safety technicianMaterials handling engineerPort environmental technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Spanish level sufficient to follow technical standards reading.

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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.

You work with Helix delta-T, Rocky DEM, AnyLogic, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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