Postgraduate Diploma in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control. 8 modules covering ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems), ILO Convention No. 152 (occupational safety and health in dock work) and AnyLogic. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control — studying from Canada
Canada's marine sector includes shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with yards in Halifax, Saint John and Vancouver. The National Shipbuilding Strategy supports the design and construction of federal vessels. Offshore energy activity is centred on Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, while recreational boating and sports nautical manufacturing are active in Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on hull design, propulsion, marine systems and classification.
Fees for Canada: 1,390 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Are SEIUM programmes official Canadian degrees?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private awards issued by SEIUM Institute and are not official degrees recognised by Canadian federal or provincial authorities.
How are fees shown for Canadian learners?
All fees on this site are displayed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Instalment plans are available, and employer sponsorship can be discussed.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the main risks in a port terminal.
Analyse internal traffic flows between vehicles and pedestrians.
Design a safe layout with segregated flows.
Apply safe procedures in loading, unloading and stowage.
Evaluate traffic control and anti-collision technologies.
Develop risk management and emergency plans.
Implement safety culture and continuous improvement programmes.
Who it's for
- Terminal operational safety manager looking to specialise in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control.
- Port risk prevention technician looking to specialise in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control.
- Terminal operations manager looking to specialise in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control.
- Port layout engineer looking to specialise in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control.
- Internal traffic coordinator looking to specialise in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control.
- Safety and health auditor looking to specialise in Operational Safety and Internal Traffic Control.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter port terminals.
What you'll work with
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- ILO Convention No. 152 (occupational safety and health in dock work)
- ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Ports
- IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU Code (packing of cargo transport units)
- Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
- ISPS Code (protection of ships and port facilities)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Typical risks in terminals1.2Port accident statistics1.3Occupational Risk Prevention Act in ports1.4ILO Convention 152 and ILO Code of Practice1.5Coordination of business activities1.6Responsibilities of port authority and concessionaire1.7ISPS Code in port facilities1.8Safety culture in stevedoring1.9Operational safety indicators1.10Case study: analysis of a pedestrian knock-down in a terminal
2.1Types of vehicles: straddle carriers, reach stackers and trucks2.2Traffic flows on quay and yard2.3Interaction between people and machines2.4Speeds, priorities and signage2.5Separation of pedestrians and vehicles2.6Gates and access control2.7External truck traffic2.8Visibility, lighting and blind spots2.9Adverse weather conditions2.10Practice: traffic plan for a container terminal
3.1Analysis of traffic conflicts3.2Design of roadways and roundabouts3.3Exclusion zones and work areas3.4Pedestrian crossings and refuges3.5Lashing and securing areas3.6Dangerous goods areas3.7Lighting according to EN 12464-23.8Horizontal and vertical signage3.9Internal traffic simulation3.10Workshop: redesign of a conflict crossing in the yard
4.1STS crane operation4.2Container lashing and unlashing4.3Ro-ro and vehicle operations4.4General cargo and bulk4.5Dangerous goods: IMDG Code4.6Work at height and in holds4.7Mooring operations4.8Fatigue and shifts4.9Communication between crane and ground4.10Case study: accident during unlashing
5.1Terminal operating systems (TOS) and safety5.2RTLS positioning systems5.3Vehicle anti-collision systems5.4Person detection by radar and computer vision5.5Telemetry and speed limiting5.6Cameras and video surveillance5.7Truck appointment management5.8Automation and segregated zones5.9Incident data analysis5.10Laboratory: evaluation of an anti-collision system
6.1Risk assessment by post and task6.2HAZOP analysis of operations6.3Work permits6.4Terminal self-protection plan6.5Response to fires and spills6.6Dangerous goods incidents6.7Evacuation and assembly points6.8Coordination with external services6.9Incident investigation6.10Practice: risk assessment of reach stacker operations
7.1Safe behaviours and preventive observation7.2Driver training and accreditation7.3Safety leadership7.4Reporting incidents and near misses7.5Safety audits7.6Leading and lagging indicators7.7Contractors and subcontractors7.8Occupational health of stevedores7.9Continuous system improvement7.10Case study: preventive observation programme
8.1Terminal diagnosis8.2Traffic risk analysis8.3Layout redesign8.4Internal traffic plan8.5Control technologies8.6Emergency plan8.7Training and culture plan8.8Monitoring indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online study on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AnyLogic, Navis N4, AutoCAD, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical cases are based on real procedures for simulating internal traffic flows, quay safety inspections and incident investigation. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Identify the main risks in a port terminal.
Analyse internal traffic flows between vehicles and pedestrians.
Design a safe layout with segregated flows.
Apply safe procedures in loading, unloading and stowage.
Evaluate traffic control and anti-collision technologies.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses AnyLogic, Navis N4, AutoCAD and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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