Postgraduate Diploma in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment. 8 modules covering Real Decreto 286/2006 (exposure to noise), UNE-EN ISO 9612 (determination of noise exposure) and DIALux evo. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the physical agents present in the workplace.
Measure noise exposure using the strategy of UNE-EN ISO 9612.
Propose technical measures to control noise.
Assess exposure to vibration in accordance with current regulations.
Measure photometric parameters with a lux meter.
Design lighting systems in accordance with UNE-EN 12464-1.
Prepare an integrated report on the assessment of physical agents.
Who it's for
- Industrial hygiene technician wishing to specialise in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment.
- Senior prevention technician wishing to specialise in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment.
- Acoustic consultant wishing to specialise in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment.
- Lighting designer wishing to specialise in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment.
- Environmental measurement technician wishing to specialise in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment.
- Noise control engineer wishing to specialise in Noise, Vibration and Lighting Assessment.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the manufacturing industry.
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto 286/2006 (exposure to noise)
- UNE-EN ISO 9612 (determination of noise exposure)
- UNE-EN 12464-1 (lighting of indoor workplaces)
- Real Decreto 1311/2005 (exposure to vibration)
- Real Decreto 486/1997 (workplaces)
- IEC 61672-1 (sound level meters)
- ISO 5349-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Physical agents: noise, vibration and lighting1.2Law 31/1995 and risk assessment1.3Real Decreto 286/2006 on noise1.4Real Decreto 1311/2005 on vibration1.5Real Decreto 486/1997 on workplaces1.6INSST technical guides1.7Effects on health and performance1.8Specific health surveillance1.9Assessment strategy and sampling1.10Case study: planning the assessment of an industrial plant
2.1Acoustic quantities: pressure, power and decibels2.2A and C weightings2.3Equivalent level and peak level2.4Sound level meters and dosimeters: IEC 616722.5UNE-EN ISO 9612 standard2.6Strategies by task, function and shift2.7Measurement uncertainty2.8Octave band analysis2.9Calibration and verification of equipment2.10Laboratory: daily exposure measurement with a dosimeter
3.1Hierarchy of control measures3.2Reduction at source3.3Enclosures and encapsulation3.4Acoustic screens and absorption3.5Acoustic treatment of rooms3.6Silencers and control of structural vibration3.7Hearing conservation programmes3.8Selection of hearing protectors: SNR and HML method3.9Audiometry and noise-induced hearing loss3.10Practice: designing an enclosure for a press
4.1Hand-arm and whole-body vibration4.2Frequency-weighted acceleration and A(8) value4.3Action and limit values4.4Accelerometers and mounting4.5Estimation using manufacturers' data4.6Highest-risk tools and vehicles4.7Technical and organisational control measures4.8Hand-arm vibration syndrome4.9Vibration-induced lumbar disorders4.10Laboratory: vibration measurement on a portable tool
5.1Photometric quantities: luminous flux, illuminance and luminance5.2Requirements of UNE-EN 12464-15.3Uniformity and glare (UGR)5.4Colour rendering and colour temperature5.5Lux meters and luminance meters5.6Measurement grid and procedure5.7Lighting and display screens5.8Daylight and its use5.9Non-visual effects of light5.10Practice: measuring illuminance in an office
6.1Types of luminaire and photometric distribution6.2LED technology and drivers6.3Lumen method calculation6.4Simulation with DIALux6.5Emergency lighting6.6Control and dimming: sensors and DALI6.7Energy efficiency of the installation6.8Maintenance and maintenance factor6.9Lighting of outdoor work areas6.10Workshop: DIALux project for a warehouse
7.1Interaction between noise, vibration and lighting7.2Environmental comfort and productivity7.3Assessment of multi-risk workstations7.4Industrial hygiene technical reports7.5Prioritisation of corrective measures7.6Cost-benefit analysis of measures7.7Communicating results to workers7.8Reassessment and monitoring7.9Audit of physical agent management7.10Case study: assessment of a boilermaking workshop
8.1Selection of the workplace8.2Sampling plan8.3Noise measurement8.4Vibration measurement8.5Lighting measurement8.6Analysis of results against limits8.7Proposal of corrective measures8.8Technical report8.9Written report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online 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 allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is DIALux evo, CadnaA, Advanced Excel, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for sound level measurement in the workplace, illuminance measurement with a lux meter and vibration measurement with an accelerometer. Assessment is continuous 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.
Identify the physical agents present in the workplace.
Measure noise exposure using the strategy of UNE-EN ISO 9612.
Propose technical measures to control noise.
Assess exposure to vibration in accordance with current regulations.
Measure photometric parameters with a lux meter.
Where this takes you
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.
- A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulations.
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 800 hours, 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 DIALux evo, CadnaA, Advanced Excel and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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