Course in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics
Online 300 h course in ethics in academic recycling in military logistics. 6 modules covering Directive 2008/98/EC (waste framework), Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy) and SimaPro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$1,010 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the waste streams generated by military logistics.
Apply European and Spanish waste regulations and cross-border shipment rules.
Design academic research applied to recycling in logistics.
Analyse ethical dilemmas concerning academic collaboration with the defence sector.
Evaluate circular economy alternatives using life cycle assessment.
Propose environmental indicators for logistics management.
Develop a viable and responsible logistics recycling project.
Who it's for
- Waste management technician seeking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics.
- Circular economy engineer seeking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics.
- Sustainable logistics manager seeking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics.
- Environmental auditor seeking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics.
- Environmental engineering researcher seeking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics.
- Environmental manager in defence seeking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter public administration.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2008/98/EC (waste framework)
- Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy)
- Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 (waste shipments)
- Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 (EMAS)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- ISO 14040 (life cycle assessment)
- Basel Convention (1989)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Logistics cycle and supply chain1.2Volume and typology of military waste1.3Packaging, containers and pallets1.4Batteries, electronics and WEEE1.5Oils, lubricants and fuels1.6Tyres and vehicle components1.7Waste from overseas deployments1.8Obsolete material and surplus1.9Waste indicators per personnel1.10Workshop: waste inventory of a unit
2.1Directive 2008/98/EC and the waste hierarchy2.2Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils2.3Directive 2012/19/EU on WEEE2.4Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/15422.5REACH and substances of very high concern2.6Cross-border waste shipments2.7Basel Convention2.8Demilitarisation and material control2.9Defence exemptions and their limits2.10Practice: regulatory matrix for a waste stream
3.1University recycling projects in defence3.2Recovery of critical materials3.3Recycling of composites and light armour3.4Energy recovery from waste3.5Life cycle assessment according to ISO 140443.6Design for disassembly3.7Logistics data and confidentiality3.8Collaboration with waste management companies3.9Publication of results3.10Laboratory: LCA of a logistics container
4.1Export of waste to countries with weaker regulation4.2Risk of diversion of sensitive material4.3Health of recycling workers4.4Waste abandoned in operational areas4.5Environmental justice and local communities4.6Greenwashing in defence reports4.7Cost versus environmental responsibility4.8Transparency of waste data4.9Intergenerational responsibility4.10Case study: waste after the closure of an overseas base
5.1Circular models in supply chains5.2Repair, reuse and remanufacturing5.3Additive manufacturing for spare parts5.4Reverse logistics5.5Circular public procurement5.6Digital traceability of materials5.7Circularity indicators5.8Training and organisational culture5.9Experiences of European armies5.10Workshop: circular redesign of a logistics flow
6.1Selection of the waste stream6.2Diagnosis and quantification6.3Regulatory analysis6.4Recycling and recovery alternatives6.5Comparative life cycle assessment6.6Ethical risk assessment6.7Implementation plan6.8Monitoring indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
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 programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SimaPro, openLCA, Microsoft Excel advanced, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for waste inventories of logistics units, life cycle analysis of equipment and environmental management audits. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise the waste streams generated by military logistics.
Apply European and Spanish waste regulations and cross-border shipment rules.
Design academic research applied to recycling in logistics.
Analyse ethical dilemmas concerning academic collaboration with the defence sector.
Evaluate circular economy alternatives using life cycle assessment.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SimaPro, openLCA, Microsoft Excel advanced and Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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