Master’s in Robotics, Remote Maintenance & Operations Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in robotics, remote maintenance and operations engineering. 12 modules covering remote operations in hostile environments, robotics fundamentals, robotic platforms, teleoperation, perception and sensors, remote tools and processes, digital twins, autonomy, robot reliability and operational safety, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Robotics, Remote Maintenance & Operations Engineering — studying from Australia
Australia does not operate nuclear power plants, but nuclear science and technology play important roles in research, medicine, mining and regulation. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation operates research reactors and produces radiopharmaceuticals, while uranium mining is conducted in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. Nuclear engineering skills support regulatory oversight, radiation safety and decommissioning activities. Employers include ANSTO, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, mining companies and specialist consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$15,800 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does this programme meet Australian nuclear licensing or regulatory requirements?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private and are not accredited by any national body. Nuclear activities in Australia are regulated by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and related authorities, which set their own competency requirements. Check directly with the regulator and your employer about any qualifications needed for a specific role.
Which Australian organisations might consider this training for nuclear-related roles?
Australian employers in this area include research organisations, radiation protection services, mining and resources companies, and consultancies working on nuclear-related projects. Hiring depends on each organisation's requirements and on security and licensing needs. A private qualification is unlikely to be sufficient alone, so combine it with relevant experience.
Is the programme workable alongside a job, and how is it funded?
The programmes are delivered entirely online in English with an assigned technical tutor, allowing study from Australia around work commitments. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Review the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours, and plan carefully.
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
Analyse the needs for remote operations in hostile environments.
Apply the fundamentals of manipulation and mobile robotics.
Design teleoperation systems with haptic feedback.
Integrate perception sensors into robots.
Plan operations using digital twins.
Assess the reliability of robots in hostile environments.
Manage robotic projects safely.
Who it's for
- Remote robotics engineers.
- Remote handling operators.
- Teleoperation engineers.
- Digital twin engineers.
- Decommissioning engineers.
- Robotic systems integrators.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter nuclear energy and decommissioning.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10218 (safety requirements for industrial robots)
- ISO 13482 (safety requirements for personal care and service robots)
- IEC 61508 (functional safety of E/E/PE safety-related systems)
- ISO 9283 (performance criteria and test methods for manipulating industrial robots)
- IEC 62061 (functional safety of machinery control systems)
- ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots)
- IAEA SSG-47 (decommissioning of nuclear power plants, research reactors and other fuel cycle facilities)
- ROS 2
- MoveIt
- Gazebo
- RTAB-Map
- Unity
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Hostile environments: radiation, temperature and confined spaces1.2Drivers: dose, safety and access1.3History of remote handling1.4Applications: nuclear, offshore, mining and space1.5Nuclear decommissioning and robotics1.6Remote maintenance in fusion1.7Industrial robotic inspection1.8State of the art1.9Current challenges1.10Case study: analysis of the Sellafield robotics programme
2.1Forward and inverse kinematics2.2Denavit-Hartenberg representation2.3Jacobian and singularities2.4Manipulator dynamics2.5Position and force control2.6Trajectory planning2.7Mobile robots: kinematics2.8ROS 2 and its ecosystem2.9Robotic simulation2.10Lab: kinematics of an arm with ROS 2 and MoveIt
3.1Industrial and collaborative arms3.2Tracked and wheeled mobile robots3.3Quadruped robots3.4Indoor inspection drones3.5Crawling and snake robots3.6Underwater inspection vehicles3.7Robots for ducts and pipes3.8Platform selection3.9Tool integration3.10Practical: platform selection matrix
4.1Master-slave architectures4.2Haptic feedback4.3Transparency and stability4.4Communication delays4.5Supervised teleoperation4.6User interfaces4.7Virtual reality for teleoperation4.8Human factors4.9Operator training4.10Lab: haptic teleoperation in simulation
5.1Stereo vision and depth5.2LiDAR in confined spaces5.33D mapping and SLAM5.4Radiation sensors on robots5.5Tactile and force sensors5.6Sensor fusion5.7Object recognition5.8Perception in adverse conditions5.9Sensor hardening5.10Practical: 3D mapping with RTAB-Map
6.1Remote cutting tools6.2Laser and water-jet cutting6.3Remote welding6.4Robotic ultrasonic inspection6.5Handling of heavy loads6.6Tool changing6.7Surface decontamination6.8Sampling6.9Waste management6.10Case study: remote segmentation process for a component
7.1Digital twins of facilities7.2Simulation of remote operations7.3Task planning7.4Collision detection7.5Virtual reality for task rehearsal7.6Dose optimisation7.7Simulation tools7.8Plan validation7.9Operations logging7.10Lab: simulation of an operation in Gazebo
8.1Levels of autonomy8.2Shared autonomy8.3Autonomous planning8.4Fault recovery8.5Verification of autonomy8.6Machine learning in robotics8.7Functional safety8.8Regulatory acceptance8.9Human supervision8.10Workshop: shared autonomy design for inspection
9.1Reliability in hostile environments9.2Radiation-induced degradation9.3Design for maintainability9.4Recovery of failed robots9.5Redundancy9.6Robot maintenance9.7Qualification testing9.8Failure databases9.9Availability9.10Practical: FMEA of an inspection robot
10.1Organisation of remote operations10.2Operating procedures10.3Risk management10.4Radiation protection in operations10.5Machinery safety: ISO 1021810.6Safety of mobile robots10.7Training and qualification10.8Emergency management10.9Lessons from operations10.10Case study: procedure for a remote operation
11.1Life cycle of a robotic project11.2User requirements11.3Procurement of solutions11.4On-site integration11.5Costs and return11.6R&D programmes11.7Technology transfer11.8Emerging standards11.9Trends11.10Workshop: business case for a robotic system
12.1Definition of the remote operation12.2Requirements and environment12.3Platform selection12.4System design12.5Simulation and planning12.6Safety and reliability analysis12.7Value assessment12.8Conclusions12.9Master'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. There are 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 standards and applied exercises. The working software is ROS 2, MoveIt, Gazebo, RTAB-Map and Unity, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for simulating remote operations, teleoperation with haptic feedback, and 3D mapping of confined spaces. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 10218, ISO 13482, IEC 61508, ISO 9283, IEC 62061, ISO/TS 15066, IAEA SSG-47 (decommissioning).
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 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 ROS 2, MoveIt, Gazebo, RTAB-Map and Unity, 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 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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