ISO Certification in Explosives Course
Online 300 h course in ISO certification for explosives. 6 modules covering Directive 2014/28/EU (explosives for civil uses), Royal Decree 130/2017 (Explosives Regulation) and SAP EHS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
ISO Certification in Explosives Course — 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
Describe the European and Spanish regulatory framework for civil-use explosives.
Explain the conformity assessment modules and the applicable CE marking.
Analyse the requirements for unique identification and traceability.
Interpret the regulatory obligations for safe transport and storage.
Evaluate the quality and control system of an authorised operator.
Prepare the documentation for a compliance audit.
Assess the ethical and public safety aspects associated with the activity.
Who it's for
- Regulatory compliance technician in civil explosives who wishes to specialise in ISO in explosives certification.
- Quality systems auditor who wishes to specialise in ISO in explosives certification.
- Conformity assessment consultant who wishes to specialise in ISO in explosives certification.
- Product traceability manager who wishes to specialise in ISO in explosives certification.
- Safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods who wishes to specialise in ISO in explosives certification.
- Industrial risk prevention technician who wishes to specialise in ISO in explosives certification.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter mining and quarrying.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/28/EU (explosives for civil uses)
- Royal Decree 130/2017 (Explosives Regulation)
- Directive 2008/43/EC (identification and traceability of explosives)
- ADR (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
- ISO/IEC 17065 (certification bodies for products)
- ISO 9001 (quality management)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Scope: Mining, Public Works, Demolition and Pyrotechnics1.2Spanish explosives regulation and its structure1.3European directive on explosives for civil uses1.4Competent Authorities and Intervention of Weapons and Explosives1.5Administrative Classification of Products1.6Official catalog and product authority1.7Registration of manufacturers, distributors and users1.8Sector Vocabulary and Acronyms1.9Regulatory sources and their updating1.10Exercise: Placing a product within the applicable framework
2.1Essential safety requirements for the product2.2Conformity assessment modules2.3Role of the notified body2.4Type examination and its documentation2.5Declaration of conformity and marking2.6Required technical documentation2.7Harmonised standards and presumption of conformity2.8Market surveillance2.9Product withdrawal and safeguard clause2.10Practice: reviewing a conformity file
3.1Obligation of unique product identification3.2Structure of the identification code3.3Marking of units, packaging and containers3.4Operator data collection system3.5Recording of movements and operations3.6Retention periods for records3.7Inspection and verification of traceability3.8Interoperability between operators3.9Losses, theft and mandatory reporting3.10Practice: designing the traceability system for a warehouse
4.1Classification for the transport of dangerous goods4.2Transport documentation and signage4.3Vehicle and driver requirements4.4Transport authorisations and routes4.5Types of depot and installation authorisation4.6Safety distances and safety study4.7Physical protection and access control4.8Inventory, custody and stock-taking4.9Storage compatibility4.10Practice: authorisation file for a depot
5.1Manufacturer's quality management system5.2Process control and batch release5.3Testing laboratory and its accreditation5.4Staff competence and authorisation5.5Occupational risk prevention in the activity5.6Facility emergency plan5.7Incident notification and investigation5.8Administrative inspection and common findings5.9Penalty regime5.10Practice: preparing for an administrative inspection
6.1Choice of activity and operator6.2Applicable regulatory map6.3Product conformity file6.4Traceability and identification system6.5Transport and storage plan6.6Quality management system6.7Safety and emergency plan6.8Training and audit programme6.9Project report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
Training 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 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 SAP EHS, Microsoft Power BI, advanced Excel, Microsoft SharePoint (document management), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from documentary compliance audits, review of CE marking files and inspections of traceability systems. 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.
Describe the European and Spanish regulatory framework for civil-use explosives.
Explain the conformity assessment modules and the applicable CE marking.
Analyse the requirements for unique identification and traceability.
Interpret the regulatory obligations for safe transport and storage.
Evaluate the quality and control system of an authorised operator.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP EHS, Microsoft Power BI, advanced Excel, Microsoft SharePoint (document management). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An 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 in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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