Course in Ethics in CBRN Scenario Simulation
Online 300-hour course in ethics in CBRN scenario simulation. 6 modules covering ISO 22398 (exercise guidelines), ISO 22320 (emergency management) and ALOHA. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Course in Ethics in CBRN Scenario Simulation — studying from Australia
Defence is one of Australia's largest engineering employers, with major programmes in land systems, naval platforms, aircraft and integrated systems managed through the Department of Defence. Land systems engineering supports armoured vehicles, weapons and logistics equipment, often through prime contractors and local industry partners. Industry involvement is strongly encouraged through the Defence industry policy framework. Engineers work on sustainment, capability development, systems integration and safety assurance, typically in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and regional defence precincts.
Fees for Australia: A$1,020 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
How does defence engineering recognition work in Australia?
Defence engineering in Australia is largely run through the Department of Defence and its industry partners, which set their own security clearance and qualification requirements. Engineers Australia is the professional body for accreditation. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
Which Australian employers hire in defence and land systems?
Australia has defence prime contractors, the Department of Defence, and specialist land systems firms. Many of these roles require Australian security clearances, which depend on citizenship and background checks rather than course completion. Ask employers how they weigh private qualifications against experience and clearance requirements.
Is the course manageable with a job, and does it need a visa?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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
Describe the use of simulation in CBRN incident preparedness.
Assess the validity and uncertainty of the models used.
Manage sensitive scenario information responsibly.
Integrate fairness criteria and vulnerable populations into exercises.
Apply the institutional framework of civil protection and public health.
Communicate simulation results without causing unjustified alarm.
Design a responsible CBRN exercise.
Who it's for
- Emergency planner seeking to specialise in Ethics in CBRN scenario simulation.
- CBRN risk analyst seeking to specialise in Ethics in CBRN scenario simulation.
- Civil protection technician seeking to specialise in Ethics in CBRN scenario simulation.
- Atmospheric dispersion modeller seeking to specialise in Ethics in CBRN scenario simulation.
- Exercise coordinator seeking to specialise in Ethics in CBRN scenario simulation.
- Public health technician seeking to specialise in Ethics in CBRN scenario simulation.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter civil protection.
What you'll work with
- ISO 22398 (exercise guidelines)
- ISO 22320 (emergency management)
- Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
- Royal Decree 840/2015 (major accidents involving hazardous substances)
- International Health Regulations (WHO, 2005)
- Law 17/2015 on the National Civil Protection System
- Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Purpose: preparation, planning and training1.2Tabletop exercises and full-scale exercises1.3Atmospheric dispersion models1.4NATO ATP-45 risk prediction procedure1.5HPAC and ALOHA models: capabilities and limitations1.6Epidemiological simulation of outbreaks1.7Population evacuation simulation1.8Virtual reality for training1.9Radiological and nuclear scenarios1.10Laboratory: dispersion modelling with ALOHA
2.1Meteorological and source assumptions2.2Uncertainty and probabilistic analysis2.3Model validation with real data2.4Communicating uncertainty to decision-makers2.5Risk of false precision2.6Scenario and planner bias2.7Worst-case versus probable scenarios2.8Peer review of simulations2.9Documentation of assumptions2.10Practice: sensitivity analysis of a dispersion model
3.1Scenarios as a roadmap of vulnerabilities3.2Classification of results3.3Publication of vulnerability studies3.4Balancing transparency and security3.5Critical infrastructure data3.6Access control for simulation tools3.7Cybersecurity of simulation platforms3.8Information risks in generative AI3.9Responsible disclosure policies3.10Case study: publishing an urban vulnerability study
4.1Vulnerable groups in emergency plans4.2Persons with disabilities in evacuations4.3Equity in allocating medical resources4.4Triage in multi-casualty incidents4.5Risk communication to the public4.6Lessons from Fukushima and Chernobyl4.7Exercises with volunteers: consent4.8Psychological impact of drills4.9Public trust in authorities4.10Workshop: inclusive evacuation plan
5.1National Civil Protection System5.2European Union Civil Protection Mechanism5.3Nuclear emergency plans in Spain5.4International Health Regulations5.5IAEA emergency preparedness standards (GSR Part 7)5.6Civil-military cooperation in CBRN emergencies5.7Specialised units: UME and others5.8Exercise evaluation and lessons learned5.9Accountability5.10Case study: evaluation of a nuclear exercise
6.1Defining the exercise objective6.2Designing the protection scenario6.3Selecting simulation models6.4Uncertainty analysis6.5Sensitive information management plan6.6Inclusion and equity measures6.7Exercise evaluation plan6.8Final ethical assessment6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ALOHA, CAMEO Chemicals, QGIS, AnyLogic, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover real CBRN tabletop exercise procedures, uncertainty analysis of dispersion models and external emergency plan reviews. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the use of simulation in CBRN incident preparedness.
Assess the validity and uncertainty of the models used.
Manage sensitive scenario information responsibly.
Integrate fairness criteria and vulnerable populations into exercises.
Apply the institutional framework of civil protection and public health.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 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 ALOHA, CAMEO Chemicals, QGIS, AnyLogic. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative 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 are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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