Diploma in Monitoring and Security in Transport
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in monitoring and security in the transport of nuclear and radioactive material, structured in 8 modules covering the nuclear security framework, protection principles, shipment tracking, radiological monitoring, border detection, event response and programme evaluation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Monitoring and Security in Transport — studying from Canada
Canada is a global leader in nuclear technology, most notably through CANDU reactor design and the development of medical isotopes. Ontario operates the largest nuclear fleet in the country, with major facilities at Pickering, Darlington and Bruce, while Atomic Energy of Canada Limited leads reactor research at Chalk River. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates all nuclear activity. Engineers work on reactor design, fuel cycle technologies, decommissioning and radiation protection.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for nuclear engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Nuclear activities are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and professional engineering titles are provincially regulated. Nuclear roles often require specific licences or clearances, which a private qualification does not provide. Confirm with employers or the regulator.
Could this qualification help with nuclear career opportunities in Canada?
Canadian nuclear operators, utilities, fuel cycle firms and regulators' supplier networks employ engineers, but they set their own criteria. Many nuclear roles prioritise experience, security clearances and regulator-recognised training. The programme can add technical depth to your profile, but it does not guarantee entry or advancement in this tightly regulated field.
Can I study this online from Canada, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, and no student visa is required if you study from home. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the international nuclear security framework.
Apply the graded approach in transport.
Understand shipment tracking technologies.
Use radiological monitoring equipment.
Understand the architecture of detection at borders.
Coordinate the response to security events.
Evaluate and improve transport security programmes.
Who it's for
- Nuclear security technicians
- Radiation detection specialists
- Radiation protection technicians
- Transport security managers
- Compliance analysts
- Specialised customs officers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the nuclear industry
What you'll work with
- IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 9-G (security of radioactive material in transport)
- IAEA INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 (physical protection of nuclear material and facilities)
- CPPNM and its 2005 Amendment (Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material)
- IAEA Code of Conduct (safety and security of radioactive sources)
- IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 21 (nuclear security detection architecture)
- Royal Decree 1308/2011 (Spanish regulation on physical protection of nuclear facilities and materials)
- Royal Decree 229/2006 (Spanish control of high-activity sealed sources and orphan sources)
- Microsoft Excel
- GNSS tracking platforms
- Portable spectrometry software
- Power BI
8 modules
1.1Difference between nuclear safety and nuclear security1.2The IAEA Nuclear Security Series1.3The CPPNM and its Amendment1.4UN Security Council Resolution 15401.5Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources1.6Categorisation of sources and materials1.7Responsibilities of the State1.8The Spanish nuclear security regime1.9Nuclear security culture1.10Case study: obligations of a consignor of radioactive sources
2.1Graded approach to security2.2Defence in depth2.3Design basis threat assessment2.4Administrative control measures2.5Generic technical measures2.6Transport security plans2.7Management of sensitive information2.8Personnel trustworthiness2.9Effectiveness review2.10Workshop: structure of a transport security plan
3.1GNSS positioning3.2Mobile and satellite communications3.3Shipment tracking centres3.4Sensors in containers3.5Electronic container seals3.6Logistics visibility platforms3.7Integrity of tracking data3.8Cybersecurity of the systems3.9Interoperability between systems3.10Practical exercise: requirements for a tracking system
4.1Portable radiation detectors4.2Dose rate monitors4.3Detection of surface contamination4.4Radiation portal monitors at borders4.5Portable gamma spectrometry4.6Equipment calibration4.7Recording of measurements4.8Management of radiological alarms4.9False alarms and NORM materials4.10Laboratory: calibration of a dose rate monitor
5.1National detection architecture5.2The Megaports programme and cooperation5.3Portal monitors at container ports5.4Secondary inspection procedures5.5Material out of regulatory control5.6Coordination between customs and the regulator5.7Management of detection events5.8The IAEA ITDB database5.9Training of border staff5.10Case study: alarm protocol at a port
6.1Classification of nuclear security events6.2Notification to authorities6.3Coordination with law enforcement6.4Radiological emergency response6.5Recovery of material6.6Event investigation6.7Public communication of incidents6.8Joint inter-agency exercises6.9International lessons learned6.10Practical exercise: tabletop exercise of an event
7.1Performance evaluation7.2Security audits7.3Effectiveness indicators7.4IAEA IPPAS missions7.5Vulnerability management7.6Continuous improvement of the programme7.7Training and competences7.8International cooperation and assistance7.9Technology trends in detection7.10Workshop: self-assessment of a transport programme
8.1Selection of the case study8.2Analysis of the applicable framework8.3Needs assessment8.4Conceptual design of the monitoring system8.5Response procedures8.6Evaluation indicators8.7Conclusions of the study8.8Improvement recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online 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 each intake, so it fits alongside your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. You work with Microsoft Excel, GNSS tracking platforms, portable spectrometry software and Power BI in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for radiation monitor calibration, tabletop response exercises and security plan audits. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 9-G, IAEA INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, CPPNM and its 2005 Amendment, IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 21, Royal Decree 1308/2011, Royal Decree 229/2006 on high-activity sealed sources.
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 Microsoft Excel, GNSS tracking platforms, portable spectrometry software and Power BI, 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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