Master’s in Corporate Road Safety and Loss Reduction Programmes Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Corporate Road Safety Engineering and Collision Reduction Programmes, structured in 12 modules covering work-related road risk, ISO 39001 management systems, safe mobility plans, driver and fleet management, telematics, accident investigation, collision reduction programmes, fleet insurance, the legal framework and continuous improvement, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Corporate Road Safety and Loss Reduction Programmes Engineering — studying from Australia
Australia has a mature insurance and superannuation sector, with major insurers, reinsurers and financial institutions relying heavily on actuarial analysis and risk modelling. Engineers and data specialists contribute to catastrophe modelling, telematics-based pricing and claims analytics, particularly given the country's exposure to bushfire, flood and cyclone risk. The regulatory environment is shaped by prudential oversight and consumer protection frameworks. Employers include general and life insurers, consultancies, reinsurance firms and government risk agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does this programme lead to recognition by the Actuaries Institute or another Australian professional body?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Actuaries Institute, Engineers Australia or any national body. The Actuaries Institute sets its own examination and membership requirements, which a private qualification does not replace. Recognition for any role is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so confirm their requirements before enrolling.
Which Australian insurers and risk employers might consider this training?
Insurers, reinsurers, banks, consultancies and risk management teams in Australia employ people with data and risk skills. Whether they consider a private engineering qualification relevant depends on the role and their own hiring policy. Your demonstrated skills, portfolio and final project are often what matter most to them.
Is the course manageable while working, and can my employer fund it?
Yes, the programmes are delivered entirely online in English, with an assigned technical tutor, so you can fit study around work from Australia. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the total hours for your chosen programme and agree a realistic weekly schedule before you start.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse work-related road risk and its cost to the company.
Implement road traffic safety management systems according to ISO 39001.
Draw up safe and sustainable mobility plans.
Manage drivers and vehicles with preventive criteria.
Use telematics to reduce accidents while respecting privacy.
Investigate accidents and design corrective actions.
Evaluate the return on collision reduction programmes.
Who it's for
- Corporate road safety managers.
- Occupational health and safety officers dealing with work-related road risk.
- Fleet managers in transport, logistics and service companies.
- ISO 39001 auditors.
- Defensive driving trainers.
- Safe mobility consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter transport and logistics.
What you'll work with
- ISO 39001:2012 (road traffic safety management systems)
- Law 31/1995 (Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Law)
- Regulation (EC) 561/2006 (driving times and rest periods)
- ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- Regulation (EU) 165/2014 (tachographs)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2561 (initial qualification and periodic training of drivers)
- Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Law on Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety)
- Geotab
- Samsara
- Webfleet
- Power BI
- Python
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Work-related road traffic accidents1.2Commuting and on-duty accidents1.3Cost of road accidents to the company1.4Own fleets, leased fleets and personal vehicles1.5Professional and occasional drivers1.6Work-related road accident statistics1.7Employer responsibilities1.8Road safety culture1.9Benchmarking between companies1.10Case study: total cost of road accidents for a company
2.1The ISO 39001 standard2.2Context and interested parties2.3Road safety policy and objectives2.4Road safety performance factors2.5Action planning2.6Operational control2.7Internal audit2.8Management review2.9Integration with ISO 450012.10Workshop: ISO 39001 diagnosis of a delivery company
3.1Safe and sustainable mobility plan3.2Commuting diagnosis3.3Mobility surveys3.4Measures to reduce journeys3.5Remote working and flexible hours3.6Company shared transport3.7Safe active mobility3.8Integration into the risk assessment3.9Indicator monitoring3.10Practical exercise: mobility plan for an industrial estate
4.1Recruitment and licence checks4.2Driver risk assessment4.3Defensive driving training4.4CPC training for professional drivers4.5Fatigue and schedule management4.6Mobile phone use4.7Alcohol and drugs: company policies4.8Health and medical surveillance4.9Recognition and sanctions4.10Case study: alcohol and drugs policy
5.1Vehicle selection using safety criteria5.2ADAS equipment in fleets5.3Preventive maintenance5.4Pre-trip inspections5.5Safe loading and securing5.6Electric vehicles in the fleet5.7Vans and light vehicles5.8Motorcycles in delivery5.9Leasing management and safety5.10Practical exercise: vehicle selection policy
6.1Fleet management platforms6.2Driving indicators6.3AI in-cab cameras6.4Fatigue and distraction detection6.5Tachograph and driving times6.6Alerts and driver feedback6.7Data-driven coaching6.8Worker privacy and GDPR6.9Negotiation with worker representatives6.10Lab: data analysis of a delivery fleet
7.1Internal incident reporting7.2Root cause investigation7.3Cause tree method7.4Interviews with those involved7.5Use of telematics data and cameras7.6Near misses and their analysis7.7Corrective actions7.8Communicating lessons learned7.9Investigation indicators7.10Case study: investigation of a pedestrian struck during manoeuvring
8.1Designing reduction programmes8.2Prioritisation through data analysis8.3Combined interventions8.4Incentives and gamification8.5Programmes with insurers8.6Evaluating the effect8.7Experimental design and control groups8.8Return on investment8.9Programme sustainability8.10Practical exercise: reduction programme for a commercial fleet
9.1Fleet policies and pricing9.2Claims experience and bonuses9.3Deductibles and self-insurance9.4Fleet claims management9.5Recoveries and indirect costs9.6Driver accident insurance9.7Employer liability9.8Negotiation with insurers9.9Specialist brokers9.10Case study: renewal of a fleet policy
10.1Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention10.2Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 on traffic10.3Regulation (EC) 561/2006 on driving times10.4Regulation (EU) 165/2014 on tachographs10.5Directive (EU) 2022/2561 on the CPC10.6Criminal and civil liability of the employer10.7Coordination of business activities10.8Subcontracting of transport10.9Labour inspection and penalties10.10Workshop: legal audit of driver management
11.1Reactive and proactive indicators11.2Accident rate per million kilometres11.3Cost per vehicle and per kilometre11.4Road safety dashboards11.5Road safety committees11.6Reports to senior management11.7Certification and external audit11.8Recognition and rewards11.9Communication with employees11.10Practical exercise: road safety dashboard
12.1Selection of the organisation12.2Accident diagnosis12.3Data and cause analysis12.4Design of the management system12.5Collision reduction programme12.6Monitoring plan and indicators12.7Economic analysis12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Geotab, Samsara, Webfleet, Power BI and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: implementation of ISO 39001 management systems, analysis of telematics data from commercial fleets and investigation of work-related road accidents. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 39001:2012, Law 31/1995, Regulation (EC) 561/2006, ISO 45001:2018, Regulation (EU) 165/2014, Directive (EU) 2022/2561 and Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Geotab, Samsara, Webfleet, Power BI and Python, 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 Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's 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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