Course in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases
Online 300-hour course in ethics in sustainability of temporary bases. 6 modules covering ISO 14001 (environmental management), Law 21/2013 (environmental assessment) and QGIS. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Course in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases — 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$712 (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
Understand the design criteria for temporary bases and camps.
Implement an environmental management system adapted to a temporary base.
Ensure health, sanitation and welfare conditions for personnel.
Analyse the relationship between the base and the local population and resources.
Plan the closure and environmental restoration of the site.
Apply life cycle analysis tools to temporary infrastructure.
Design a sustainable temporary base based on ethical criteria.
Who it's for
- Temporary infrastructure engineer seeking to specialise in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases.
- Environmental management technician seeking to specialise in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases.
- Water and sanitation specialist seeking to specialise in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases.
- Occupational health manager seeking to specialise in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases.
- Camp logistics coordinator seeking to specialise in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases.
- Sustainability consultant seeking to specialise in Ethics in Sustainability of Temporary Bases.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter public administration.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- Law 21/2013 (environmental assessment)
- Directive 2011/92/EU (assessment of the effects on the environment)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
- Sphere Standards (Humanitarian Charter and minimum standards)
- Law 26/2007 (environmental liability)
- Directive 91/271/EEC (urban waste water treatment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of bases and camps1.2Site selection1.3Modular and containerised infrastructure1.4Water supply and purification1.5Sanitation and wastewater1.6Energy and air conditioning1.7Solid waste management1.8Health facilities1.9Life cycle: set-up, operation, closure1.10Workshop: functional layout of a base for 500 people
2.1NATO environmental doctrine: STANAG 71412.2Environmental management plans in operations2.3Prevention of soil contamination2.4Open-air burning of waste and health2.5Sustainable use of local water2.6Biodiversity and sensitive areas2.7Noise and light in the surroundings2.8Environmental audits2.9Staff training2.10Practice: environmental management plan for a base
3.1Exposure to waste-burning smoke3.2Air and water quality3.3Habitability conditions3.4Mental health and space design3.5Equality and safety in facilities3.6Prevention of communicable diseases3.7Long-term health monitoring3.8Responsibility for environmental exposures3.9Lessons from the 'burn pits' in Iraq and Afghanistan3.10Case study: smoke exposure at a base
4.1Economic impact on the community4.2Local recruitment and transparency4.3Land use and property rights4.4Competition for water resources4.5Cultural and heritage respect4.6Communication with local authorities4.7Managing community complaints4.8Prevention of exploitation and abuse4.9Positive legacy of the presence4.10Workshop: community relations plan
5.1Closure planning from the outset5.2Soil decontamination5.3Removal of infrastructure and waste5.4Transfer of facilities to local authorities5.5Responsibility for environmental liabilities5.6Documentation and archiving of the site5.7Post-closure monitoring5.8Restoration costs5.9Lessons from base closures5.10Case study: transfer of a base to civilian use
6.1Definition of the scenario and mission6.2Site selection6.3Design of basic services6.4Environmental management plan6.5Health and welfare plan6.6Community relations plan6.7Closure and restoration plan6.8Sustainability indicators6.9Report 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 timetables: students 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 QGIS, AutoCAD, SimaPro, HOMER Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real procedures for temporary site planning, environmental impact assessments, and closure and land restoration plans. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Understand the design criteria for temporary bases and camps.
Implement an environmental management system adapted to a temporary base.
Ensure health, sanitation and welfare conditions for personnel.
Analyse the relationship between the base and the local population and resources.
Plan the closure and environmental restoration of the site.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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.
The course uses QGIS, AutoCAD, SimaPro and HOMER Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Please consult the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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