Course in ISO Standards for Infrastructure Decontamination
Online 300-hour course in ISO standards for infrastructure decontamination. 6 modules covering ISO 7503-1 (evaluation of surface contamination), ISO 11929 (characteristic limits in radiation measurements) and RESRAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in ISO Standards for Infrastructure Decontamination — 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$1,270 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the technical and regulatory framework of infrastructure decontamination.
Plan the initial characterisation of the site.
Select decontamination techniques according to the contaminant and the surface.
Manage personnel safety and the waste generated.
Verify results using statistical release criteria.
Plan the functional recovery of the infrastructure.
Develop a complete decontamination plan for a practical case.
Who it's for
- Decontamination technician who wants to specialise in ISO Standards in infrastructure decontamination.
- Hazardous waste management engineer who wants to specialise in ISO Standards in infrastructure decontamination.
- Radiological protection specialist who wants to specialise in ISO Standards in infrastructure decontamination.
- Incident recovery coordinator who wants to specialise in ISO Standards in infrastructure decontamination.
- Health and safety technician who wants to specialise in ISO Standards in infrastructure decontamination.
- Environmental consultant for contaminated land who wants to specialise in ISO Standards in infrastructure decontamination.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter civil protection and emergency management.
What you'll work with
- ISO 7503-1 (evaluation of surface contamination)
- ISO 11929 (characteristic limits in radiation measurements)
- EN 17272 (air disinfection of surfaces)
- ISO 18589 (radioactivity in soil)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What decontamination means1.2Chemical, biological and radiological contamination1.3Surfaces, porous materials and systems1.4Objectives: health, continuity and trust1.5Acceptance criteria and cleanliness levels1.6Applicable international standards1.7Stakeholders: owner, operator, laboratory and authority1.8Vocabulary and acronyms of the field1.9Technical sources and guidance1.10Exercise: define the objective of a decontamination
2.1Inspection and delimitation of the affected area2.2Sampling plan for surfaces and air2.3Sampling techniques2.4Laboratory analysis and timescales2.5Contamination maps and zoning2.6Identification of materials and their porosity2.7Ventilation systems and their role in dispersion2.8Records and chain of custody2.9Uncertainty in characterisation2.10Practice: design a sampling plan
3.1Physical cleaning and vacuuming with absolute filtration3.2Washing with surfactants and cleaning agents3.3Oxidants and chemical decontamination agents3.4Fumigation and vapour-phase decontamination3.5Thermal and ultraviolet radiation methods3.6Removal of non-recoverable materials3.7Encapsulation and sealing as an alternative3.8Compatibility of the agent with the material3.9Selecting the technique by material and agent3.10Practice: select a technique for five materials
4.1Work plan and sequence by zones4.2Containment and pressure control4.3Personal protective equipment for staff4.4Access control and decontamination of people4.5Water and effluent management4.6Classification and management of waste generated4.7Protection of sensitive equipment and documentation4.8Structural and electrical safety during works4.9Recording of operations4.10Practice: execution plan for one zone
5.1Verification sampling and its statistical design5.2Pass criteria and repetition5.3Verification of ventilation systems5.4Decontamination report5.5Release decision by the authority5.6Communication to occupants5.7Post-decontamination monitoring and follow-up5.8Return to use and repairs5.9Lessons learned and procedure improvement5.10Practice: design the verification sampling
6.1Choice of building and scenario6.2Initial characterisation plan6.3Selection of techniques by material6.4Execution and containment plan6.5Personnel protection plan6.6Waste management plan6.7Verification and release plan6.8Budget and schedule6.9Technical report6.10Defence of the project
How you'll learn
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 course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is RESRAD, Visual Sample Plan (VSP), QGIS, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for designing sampling plans, verifying decontamination effectiveness, and characterising surfaces and waste. 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 technical and regulatory framework of infrastructure decontamination.
Plan the initial characterisation of the site.
Select decontamination techniques according to the contaminant and the surface.
Manage personnel safety and the waste generated.
Verify results using statistical release criteria.
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 standards documentation.
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 is 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with RESRAD, Visual Sample Plan (VSP), QGIS and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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