Diploma in Safety and Risk in Humanitarian Demining
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in safety and risk in humanitarian demining. 8 modules covering mine action risk management, occupational health and safety, worksite safety, personal protective equipment, medical support and incident investigation under IMAS 10.10, IMAS 10.20 and IMAS 10.30, with IMSMA Core and an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Safety and Risk in Humanitarian Demining — 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$2,010 (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.
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 risk management in mine action.
Apply the health and safety requirements of the IMAS.
Plan worksite safety and safety distances.
Specify suitable personal protective equipment.
Organise medical support and casualty evacuation.
Investigate incidents and manage lessons learned.
Promote a safety culture in humanitarian organisations.
Who it's for
- Mine action safety managers.
- Humanitarian risk managers.
- Demining quality officers.
- Medical support coordinators.
- Incident investigators.
- Occupational health and safety technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into humanitarian action.
What you'll work with
- IMAS 10.10 (occupational health and safety)
- IMAS 10.20 (demining worksite safety)
- IMAS 10.30 (personal protective equipment)
- IMAS 10.40 (medical support to demining operations)
- IMAS 10.60 (reporting and investigation of demining incidents)
- IMAS 07.14 (risk management in mine action)
- ISO 31000 (risk management)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- IMSMA Core
- QGIS
- KoboToolbox
- Microsoft Excel
8 modules
1.1ISO 31000 risk management principles1.2IMAS 07.141.3Tolerable risk and residual risk1.4Risk to personnel1.5Risk to the community1.6Risk matrices1.7Risk-based decision-making1.8Accident statistics1.9Human factors1.10Case study: risk assessment of a task
2.1IMAS 10.102.2ISO 45001 management system2.3Responsibilities of the organisation2.4Working conditions and climate2.5Fatigue and shifts2.6Mental health and stress2.7Non-explosive hazards2.8Safety training2.9Safety indicators2.10Workshop: health and safety plan for a project
3.1IMAS 10.203.2Safety distances3.3Worksite layout3.4Marking of areas3.5Visitor control3.6Worksite communications3.7Emergency procedures3.8Vehicle safety3.9Safe storage3.10Practical: worksite design
4.1IMAS 10.304.2Protective vests and visors4.3Protection levels4.4Protection testing4.5Ergonomics and heat load4.6Equipment maintenance4.7Equipment for female personnel4.8Selection according to risk4.9Equipment limitations4.10Case study: specification of protective equipment
5.1IMAS 10.405.2Medical staff and competences5.3Field medical equipment5.4Evacuation times5.5Medical evacuation plans5.6Referral hospitals5.7Care for civilian casualties5.8Evacuation drills5.9Medical records5.10Practical: medical evacuation plan
6.1IMAS 10.606.2Incident reporting6.3Boards of inquiry6.4Root cause analysis6.5Organisational factors6.6Recommendations and follow-up6.7Incident databases6.8Dissemination of lessons6.9Just culture6.10Lab: investigation of a simulated incident
7.1Safety leadership7.2Field supervision7.3Safety audits7.4External monitoring7.5Safety of national staff7.6Security against non-explosive threats7.7Communication with communities7.8Continuous improvement7.9Leading indicators7.10Workshop: safety culture audit
8.1Project description8.2Risk assessment8.3Worksite safety plan8.4Protection specification8.5Medical support plan8.6Incident reporting system8.7Training programme8.8Project safety indicator dashboard8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IMSMA Core, QGIS, KoboToolbox and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: risk assessment of a work area, audit of a medical evacuation plan and investigation of a demining incident. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IMAS 10.10, IMAS 10.20, IMAS 10.30, IMAS 10.40, IMAS 10.60, IMAS 07.14, ISO 31000, ISO 45001.
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 IMSMA Core, QGIS, KoboToolbox and Microsoft Excel, 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 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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