Diploma in Multimodal Transport of Nuclear Materials
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in multimodal transport of nuclear materials, structured in 8 modules covering fuel cycle logistics, the modal regulatory framework, multimodal planning, packages and equipment, security in transport, radiation protection and emergencies, and quality and international aspects, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Multimodal Transport of Nuclear Materials — 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$2,010 (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.
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
Understand the logistics flows of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Apply the modal transport regulations.
Plan multimodal transport of nuclear material.
Select packages and transport equipment.
Understand the international physical protection framework.
Plan radiation protection and emergency response.
Manage quality and the international aspects of transport.
Who it's for
- Nuclear logistics technicians
- Dangerous goods safety advisers
- Multimodal transport specialists
- Radiation protection technicians
- Regulatory compliance managers
- Emergency coordinators
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the nuclear industry
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 (regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material)
- IMO INF Code (safe carriage of irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high-level waste on ships)
- CPPNM (Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material)
- IAEA INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 (nuclear security recommendations on physical protection)
- ADR Agreement (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- RID Regulations (international carriage of dangerous goods by rail)
- IMDG Code (international maritime dangerous goods)
- Royal Decree 1308/2011 (Spanish regulation on physical protection of nuclear facilities and materials)
- Microsoft Excel
- RADTRAN
- GIS route systems
- Microsoft Project
8 modules
1.1Stages of the fuel cycle1.2Material flows between facilities1.3Uranium concentrates and hexafluoride1.4Fresh fuel assemblies1.5Spent fuel and vitrified waste1.6Materials for medicine and research1.7Transport volumes in Europe1.8Parties in the logistics chain1.9Specific features of nuclear transport1.10Case study: logistics map of the fuel cycle in Spain
2.1SSR-6 Regulations as the common basis2.2ADR Agreement for road2.3RID Regulations for rail2.4IMDG Code and INF Code for maritime transport2.5ICAO Technical Instructions2.6ADN regulations for inland waterways2.7Transport authorisations in Spain2.8Coordination between authorities2.9Differences between modes2.10Workshop: comparison of modal requirements
3.1Selection of modes and combinations3.2Analysis of routes and alternatives3.3Modal transfer points3.4Port and rail terminals3.5Transport times and windows3.6Containers and handling equipment3.7Coordination of operators3.8Multimodal document management3.9Route risk assessment3.10Practical exercise: multimodal plan for a hexafluoride shipment
4.1Packages for uranium hexafluoride4.2Packages for fresh fuel4.3Spent fuel casks4.4Packages for vitrified waste4.5Tie-down and securing equipment4.6Special wagons and vehicles4.7INF-class ships4.8Packaging maintenance4.9Approval certificates4.10Case study: requirements for an INF-3 ship
5.1Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM)5.2The 2005 Amendment to the Convention5.3INFCIRC/225 security recommendations5.4Categorisation of nuclear materials5.5Principles of physical protection5.6Security authorisations5.7Confidentiality of information5.8International cooperation on nuclear security5.9Nuclear security culture5.10Workshop: analysis of requirements by category
6.1Doses in transport operations6.2Radiation protection programme6.3Contamination monitoring6.4Multimodal emergency plans6.5Coordination with civil protection6.6Emergency drills6.7Event notification6.8Lessons from historical incidents6.9Communication with the public6.10Practical exercise: emergency scenario at a terminal
7.1Quality management systems7.2Carrier audits7.3Cross-border transport of nuclear material7.4Notifications to transit States7.5Nuclear safeguards7.6Nuclear transport insurance7.7Civil liability in transport7.8Acceptance of shipments at ports7.9Denial of shipments7.10Case study: international shipment by sea
8.1Definition of the material and shipment8.2Applicable regulatory analysis8.3Package selection8.4Planning the multimodal route8.5Physical protection requirements8.6Emergency plan8.7Conclusions of the study8.8Recommendations for the consignor8.9Report 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, RADTRAN, GIS route systems and Microsoft Project in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for multimodal route planning, emergency drills at terminals and carrier audits. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: IAEA SSR-6, IMO INF Code, Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM), IAEA INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, ADR Agreement, RID Regulations, IMDG Code, Royal Decree 1308/2011.
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, RADTRAN, GIS route systems and Microsoft Project, 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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