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Postgraduate Diploma in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service

Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service. 8 modules covering Directive (EU) 2016/797 (interoperability of the railway system), Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545 (authorisation of vehicles) and the ERA OSS Platform. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Interpret the European railway interoperability framework.

02

Apply the TSIs to each structural subsystem.

03

Select the appropriate conformity assessment modules.

04

Integrate the CSM for risk evaluation into the authorisation process.

05

Manage vehicle authorisation with the ERA and the national authority.

06

Prepare the authorisation for placing fixed installations into service.

07

Prepare a complete authorisation file.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Railway homologation engineer looking to specialise in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service.
  • Authorisations manager looking to specialise in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service.
  • Notified body assessor looking to specialise in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service.
  • Interoperability engineer looking to specialise in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service.
  • Railway certification consultant looking to specialise in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service.
  • ERTMS integration engineer looking to specialise in Interoperability and Authorisation for Placing into Service.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join rolling stock manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive (EU) 2016/797 (interoperability of the railway system)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/545 (authorisation of vehicles)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 402/2013 (CSM for risk evaluation)
  • Decision 2010/713/EU (conformity assessment modules)
  • Royal Decree 929/2020 (railway operational safety and interoperability)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1695 (TSI on control-command and signalling)
  • Regulation (EU) 1302/2014 (TSI on locomotives and passenger rolling stock)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Directive (EU) 2016/797 on interoperability
  2. 1.2Fourth Railway Package and the role of the ERA
  3. 1.3Structural and functional subsystems
  4. 1.4Technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs)
  5. 1.5Notified national rules and specific cases
  6. 1.6Essential requirements: safety, reliability, health
  7. 1.7RINF, ERATV and EIN registers
  8. 1.8Railway Sector Law and AESF
  9. 1.9Directive 2016/798 on railway safety
  10. 1.10Workshop: identifying the TSIs applicable to a project
  1. 2.1TSI INF: infrastructure
  2. 2.2TSI ENE: energy
  3. 2.3TSI CCS: control-command and signalling
  4. 2.4TSI LOC&PAS: locomotives and passenger rolling stock
  5. 2.5TSI WAG: freight wagons
  6. 2.6TSI OPE: operation and traffic management
  7. 2.7TSI PRM: accessibility
  8. 2.8TSI SRT: safety in railway tunnels
  9. 2.9TSI NOI: noise
  10. 2.10Practice: compliance matrix for a train unit
  1. 3.1Assessment modules under Decision 2010/713
  2. 3.2Notified bodies (NoBo)
  3. 3.3Designated bodies (DeBo)
  4. 3.4Interoperability constituents and EC declaration
  5. 3.5EC verification of subsystems
  6. 3.6Technical file and interim ISV certificates
  7. 3.7Type tests and track tests
  8. 3.8Assessment of innovative solutions
  9. 3.9Management of non-conformities
  10. 3.10Case study: EC verification plan for a CCS subsystem
  1. 4.1Implementing Regulation 402/2013 (CSM-RA)
  2. 4.2Significant change and decision criteria
  3. 4.3Codes of practice, reference systems and explicit estimation
  4. 4.4Assessment body (AsBo)
  5. 4.5Hazard log
  6. 4.6Safety assessment report
  7. 4.7EN 50126 standard and RAMS lifecycle
  8. 4.8SIL levels and EN 50129
  9. 4.9Safety integration between subsystems
  10. 4.10Workshop: hazard log for a signalling renewal
  1. 5.1Implementing Regulation 2018/545
  2. 5.2ERA One-Stop-Shop
  3. 5.3Type authorisation and placing on the market
  4. 5.4Area of use and route compatibility
  5. 5.5Pre-engagement and Agency deadlines
  6. 5.6Network compatibility tests
  7. 5.7Application file and evidence
  8. 5.8Authorisations for versions and modifications
  9. 5.9Compatibility check by the railway undertaking
  10. 5.10Case study: application for authorisation of an EMU
  1. 6.1Authorisation of fixed subsystems under Article 18
  2. 6.2ERTMS trackside equipment and prior ERA approval
  3. 6.3Technical compatibility between lines
  4. 6.4Integration tests and trial running
  5. 6.5Coordination between infrastructure manager and contractors
  6. 6.6Documentation for AESF
  7. 6.7Phased placing into service
  8. 6.8Management of interfaces with rolling stock
  9. 6.9Lessons from high-speed projects
  10. 6.10Practice: placing into service plan for a section
  1. 7.1ERTMS/ETCS and GSM-R/FRMCS architecture
  2. 7.2Baselines and version compatibility
  3. 7.3Tests in reference laboratories
  4. 7.4ESC/RSC compatibility tests
  5. 7.5Management of known errors (CR)
  6. 7.6Migration from class B systems
  7. 7.7Interoperability on Iberian and standard gauge
  8. 7.8Trans-European Network corridors
  9. 7.9Cybersecurity and certification
  10. 7.10Case study: compatibility analysis of a train with a line
  1. 8.1System description and scope
  2. 8.2Identification of applicable requirements
  3. 8.3Conformity assessment strategy
  4. 8.4Risk management according to the CSM
  5. 8.5Test and validation plan
  6. 8.6Structure of the technical file
  7. 8.7Schedule and relationship with bodies
  8. 8.8Communication plan with the authority
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final 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 possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ERA OSS Platform, IBM DOORS, advanced Excel, Microsoft Project, document management tools, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for preparing technical authorisation files, conformity assessment against TSIs, and audits of notified bodies. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:teachers with experience 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, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

System description and scope

Interpret the European railway interoperability framework.

Identification of applicable requirements

Apply the TSIs to each structural subsystem.

Conformity assessment strategy

Select the appropriate conformity assessment modules.

Risk management according to the CSM

Integrate the CSM for risk evaluation into the authorisation process.

Test and validation plan

Manage vehicle authorisation with the ERA and the national authority.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Railway homologation engineerAuthorisations managerNotified body assessorInteroperability engineerRailway certification consultantERTMS integration engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with ERA OSS Platform, IBM DOORS, advanced Excel, Microsoft Project, document management tools. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 are recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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