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Postgraduate Diploma in TOS, Automation and Yard Design

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in TOS, Automation and Yard Design. 8 modules covering ISO 668 (series 1 freight containers: classification and dimensions), ISO 6346 (coding and identification of containers) and Navis N4. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in TOS, Automation and Yard Design — 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

  • Transport Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND)
  • Canadian Coast Guard
  • Canadian Marine Industry Association

Typical roles

  • Naval Architect
  • Marine Systems Engineer
  • Offshore Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer

Questions from Canada

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.

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.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the subsystems of a container terminal.

02

Design the yard configuration according to the handling equipment.

03

Explain the functions of a terminal operating system (TOS).

04

Optimise the allocation of berths, cranes and yard positions.

05

Evaluate equipment automation alternatives.

06

Build simulation models and a digital twin of the terminal.

07

Plan the implementation of a TOS and change management.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Terminal planning engineer looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
  • TOS specialist looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
  • Port automation engineer looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
  • Yard planner looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
  • Port operations analyst looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
  • Terminal project manager looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter container terminals.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 668 (series 1 freight containers: classification and dimensions)
  • ISO 6346 (coding and identification of containers)
  • ISO 3874 (handling and securing of containers)
  • CSC Convention 1972 (container safety)
  • ISO 13849-1 (safety of machinery: safety-related parts of control systems)
  • UN/EDIFACT BAPLIE (bayplan message)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Types of terminals and their role in the logistics chain
  2. 1.2Subsystems: quay, yard, gates and intermodal
  3. 1.3Equipment: STS cranes, RTGs, RMGs and straddle carriers
  4. 1.4Productivity indicators: moves per hour
  5. 1.5Quay and yard capacity
  6. 1.6Market trends and mega-vessels
  7. 1.7Automated terminals worldwide
  8. 1.8Shipping alliances and their impact
  9. 1.9Terminal operating costs
  10. 1.10Case study: terminal capacity analysis
  1. 2.1Layout in parallel and perpendicular blocks
  2. 2.2Stacking height and density
  3. 2.3Selection of the handling system
  4. 2.4Reefer and dangerous goods zones
  5. 2.5Empty and inspection areas
  6. 2.6Roadways and internal circulation
  7. 2.7Entry and exit gates
  8. 2.8Rail terminal
  9. 2.9Yard capacity simulation
  10. 2.10Practice: sizing the yard for 1 million TEU
  1. 3.1Functions of a TOS
  2. 3.2Products: Navis N4, Tideworks and CyberLogitec
  3. 3.3Vessel and stowage planning
  4. 3.4Yard planning
  5. 3.5Equipment management and order dispatch
  6. 3.6Gate and appointment management
  7. 3.7EDI integration: BAPLIE, COPRAR and CODECO
  8. 3.8Invoicing and services
  9. 3.9Integration with the port community system (PCS)
  10. 3.10Laboratory: stowage planning in a TOS
  1. 4.1Berth allocation
  2. 4.2Quay crane allocation
  3. 4.3Loading and discharge sequencing
  4. 4.4Yard position allocation
  5. 4.5Reduction of re-handles
  6. 4.6Truck dispatching
  7. 4.7Gate optimisation
  8. 4.8Mathematical programming and heuristics
  9. 4.9Discrete event simulation
  10. 4.10Workshop: berth allocation model in Python
  1. 5.1Levels of automation
  2. 5.2Automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (ARMG)
  3. 5.3Automated guided vehicles (AGV)
  4. 5.4Remotely controlled STS cranes
  5. 5.5Positioning and OCR systems
  6. 5.6Equipment control systems (ECS)
  7. 5.7Functional safety in automated areas
  8. 5.8Terminal cybersecurity
  9. 5.9Experiences: Rotterdam, Qingdao and Long Beach
  10. 5.10Case study: automation of the yard of an existing terminal
  1. 6.1Digital twin of the terminal
  2. 6.2Equipment data and telemetry
  3. 6.3Truck arrival prediction
  4. 6.4Dwell time prediction
  5. 6.5Predictive maintenance of cranes
  6. 6.6Operational dashboards
  7. 6.7Artificial intelligence in planning
  8. 6.8Integration with shipping lines and hauliers
  9. 6.9Electrification and terminal energy
  10. 6.10Practice: scenario simulation with a digital twin
  1. 7.1Automation feasibility study
  2. 7.2Economic model and CAPEX
  3. 7.3Implementation phases
  4. 7.4Testing and commissioning
  5. 7.5Labour relations and stevedoring
  6. 7.6Staff training
  7. 7.7Project risk management
  8. 7.8Maintenance of automated systems
  9. 7.9Success indicators
  10. 7.10Case study: lessons from a failed commissioning
  1. 8.1Definition of traffic and demand
  2. 8.2Yard layout design
  3. 8.3Equipment selection
  4. 8.4TOS specification
  5. 8.5Automation level
  6. 8.6Operational simulation
  7. 8.7Economic analysis
  8. 8.8Implementation plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100% online 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 Navis N4, AnyLogic, FlexSim, Siemens Plant Simulation, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for yard capacity simulation, acceptance testing of automated equipment and berth productivity analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Definition of traffic and demand

Describe the subsystems of a container terminal.

Yard layout design

Design the yard configuration according to the handling equipment.

Equipment selection

Explain the functions of a terminal operating system (TOS).

TOS specification

Optimise the allocation of berths, cranes and yard positions.

Automation level

Evaluate equipment automation alternatives.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Terminal planning engineerTOS specialistPort automation engineerYard plannerPort operations analystTerminal project manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with Navis N4, AnyLogic, FlexSim, Siemens Plant Simulation, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.

SEIUM’s own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It 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 recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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