Diploma in Ethics and Humanitarian Law in Demining
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ethics and humanitarian law in demining, structured in 8 modules covering explosive ordnance contamination, the international legal framework, IMAS standards, humanitarian ethics, detection technologies, risk education, victim assistance and mine action governance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Ethics and Humanitarian Law in Demining — 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$1,740 (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 humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination.
Apply the international legal framework for humanitarian demining.
Know the IMAS standards and the land release process.
Integrate humanitarian principles into mine action programmes.
Assess detection technologies from a humanitarian perspective.
Design risk education and victim assistance actions.
Analyse the governance and funding of national programmes.
Who it's for
- Mine action programme managers.
- Information management officers working with IMSMA and GIS data.
- Risk education specialists.
- Humanitarian law advisers.
- Evaluators of humanitarian projects.
- Victim assistance coordinators.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into humanitarian aid.
What you'll work with
- Ottawa Convention (1997) (Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention)
- IMAS 07.11 (land release)
- IMAS 10.10 (safety and occupational health in demining)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (2008) (ban on cluster munitions)
- CCW Amended Protocol II (mines, booby-traps and other devices)
- CCW Protocol V (explosive remnants of war)
- IMAS 08.10 (non-technical survey)
- Law 33/1998 (Spanish ban on anti-personnel mines)
- IMSMA Core
- QGIS
- ArcGIS Survey123
- KoboToolbox
8 modules
1.1Anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines1.2Explosive remnants of war1.3Unexploded cluster munitions1.4Humanitarian impact1.5Landmine Monitor report1.6Affected countries and regions1.7Socio-economic impact1.8Gender approach1.9Data collection1.10Practical exercise: analysis of Landmine Monitor data
2.1The 1997 Ottawa Convention2.2Amended Protocol II of the CCW2.3Protocol V on explosive remnants2.4Convention on Cluster Munitions2.5Clearance obligations2.6Victim assistance2.7Article 5 extensions2.8Law 33/19982.9Transparency reports2.10Case study: Article 5 extension request
3.1General framework IMAS 01.103.2Land release IMAS 07.113.3Quality management IMAS 07.123.4Non-technical survey IMAS 08.103.5Accreditation of organisations3.6Safety and occupational health IMAS 10.103.7Information management with IMSMA3.8National mine action standards3.9Audit and monitoring3.10Workshop: land release plan
4.1Humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence4.2The do-no-harm principle4.3Community participation4.4Prioritisation of areas4.5Gender and diversity4.6Accountability to affected populations4.7Local staff4.8Worker safety4.9Conflicts between donors and needs4.10Case study: prioritising areas with the community
5.1Metal detectors5.2Ground-penetrating radar5.3Mine detection dogs5.4APOPO detection rats5.5Drones and multispectral imaging5.6Ground preparation machinery5.7GICHD evaluations5.8Technical limitations5.9Operator safety5.10Case study: technologies for a specific terrain
6.1Explosive ordnance risk education6.2Emergency medical care6.3Physical rehabilitation6.4Socio-economic inclusion6.5Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities6.6Psychosocial support6.7Victim data6.8Long-term follow-up6.9Sustainable funding6.10Practical exercise: risk education campaign
7.1National mine action authorities7.2International cooperation7.3HALO Trust, MAG and NPA7.4UNMAS7.5GICHD7.6Funding models7.7Programme evaluation7.8Transparency7.9Lessons from Cambodia, Angola and Colombia7.10Case study: evaluation of a national programme
8.1Selection of the context8.2Contamination assessment8.3Legal framework8.4Stakeholders8.5Land release strategy8.6Education and assistance8.7Indicators and evaluation8.8Ethical considerations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS Survey123 and KoboToolbox, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: non-technical surveys of suspected hazardous areas, evaluation of mine action programmes and risk education campaigns. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Ottawa Convention (1997), IMAS 07.11, IMAS 10.10, Convention on Cluster Munitions (2008), CCW Amended Protocol II, CCW Protocol V, IMAS 08.10, Law 33/1998.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS Survey123 and KoboToolbox, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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