Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Controls and PPE
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Controls and PPE. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment), Royal Decree 773/1997 (use of PPE) and SISTEMA (IFA). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply the hierarchy of controls to hazard elimination and risk reduction.
Design general ventilation systems and local exhaust extraction.
Propose technical measures for noise and vibration control.
Assess machinery safety in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 12100.
Select personal protective equipment suited to each hazard.
Implement a PPE management, maintenance and training programme.
Control exposure to chemical and biological agents.
Who it's for
- Technician in occupational risk prevention wishing to specialise in Engineering Controls and PPE.
- Machinery safety engineer wishing to specialise in Engineering Controls and PPE.
- Industrial hygienist wishing to specialise in Engineering Controls and PPE.
- PPE management lead wishing to specialise in Engineering Controls and PPE.
- Industrial ventilation engineer wishing to specialise in Engineering Controls and PPE.
- Health and safety coordinator wishing to specialise in Engineering Controls and PPE.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the manufacturing industry.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- Royal Decree 773/1997 (use of PPE)
- Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
- UNE-EN ISO 12100 (safety of machinery, risk assessment)
- Royal Decree 286/2006 (noise exposure)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- UNE-EN 149 (filtering face masks)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Elimination, substitution and engineering1.2Administrative controls1.3PPE as the last line of defence1.4Principles of preventive action1.5Risk assessment and selection of measures1.6Residual risk1.7Cost and effectiveness of controls1.8Examples by hazard type1.9Verification of controls1.10Case study: applying the hierarchy in a workshop
2.1Local exhaust ventilation2.2Hood design and capture velocity2.3Ducts and pressure losses2.4Fan selection2.5Filtration and cleaning2.6General dilution ventilation2.7ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual2.8Airflow measurement2.9System maintenance2.10Laboratory: designing an extraction hood
3.1Royal Decree 286/2006 on noise3.2Control at source3.3Enclosures and barriers3.4Silencers3.5Machine isolation3.6Vibration reduction3.7Noise maps3.8Exposure measurement3.9Hearing conservation programmes3.10Practice: designing an acoustic enclosure
4.1Machinery Regulation 2023/12304.2Fixed and movable guards ISO 141204.3Interlocking devices ISO 141194.4Safety distances ISO 138574.5Safety functions ISO 13849-14.6Light curtains4.7Emergency stop4.8Lock-out/tag-out4.9Royal Decree 1215/19974.10Workshop: calculating performance level PLr
5.1PPE Regulation 2016/4255.2Royal Decree 773/19975.3PPE categories5.4Respiratory protection EN 5295.5Hearing protection EN 4585.6Gloves EN 388 and EN ISO 3745.7Footwear EN ISO 203455.8Fall protection5.9Chemical protective clothing5.10Practice: selecting respiratory protection
6.1PPE needs assessment6.2Compatibility between equipment6.3Respirator fit testing6.4Training in use6.5Maintenance and storage6.6Service life and replacement6.7Comfort and acceptance6.8Supervision of use6.9Records and traceability6.10Case study: respiratory protection programme
7.1Royal Decree 374/20017.2Occupational exposure limit values (VLA)7.3Substitution of hazardous substances7.4Closed systems7.5Biological safety cabinets7.6Royal Decree 664/19977.7Hygiene measurements UNE-EN 6897.8Control of carcinogenic agents7.9Health surveillance7.10Laboratory: interpreting a hygiene sampling
8.1Workstation and hazard selection8.2Initial assessment8.3Proposal for engineering controls8.4Administrative measures8.5PPE selection8.6Implementation plan8.7Verification of effectiveness8.8Cost analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: learners 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 SISTEMA (IFA), Pilz PAScal, Ansys Fluent, advanced Excel, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are studied using real procedures for ventilation and local extraction measurements, plant noise dosimetry and machinery safety evaluations. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the hierarchy of controls to hazard elimination and risk reduction.
Design general ventilation systems and local exhaust extraction.
Propose technical measures for noise and vibration control.
Assess machinery safety in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 12100.
Select personal protective equipment suited to each hazard.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is 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.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses SISTEMA (IFA), Pilz PAScal, Ansys Fluent, advanced Excel and AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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