Course in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle
Online 300-hour course in operations in extreme terrain: jungle. 6 modules covering ISO 7243 (heat stress, WBGT index), ISO 7933 (estimated heat strain) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the demands that the jungle places on people and machinery.
Prepare the machine against humidity, mud, corrosion and water.
Plan access routes, tracks and watercourse crossings using technical and environmental criteria.
Organise maintenance and supply logistics in isolated areas.
Assess the risk of heat stress and apply personnel protection measures.
Integrate relations with local communities into operational planning.
Develop a jungle operations plan with safety and sustainability criteria.
Who it's for
- Machinery operations manager in a tropical zone who wants to specialise in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle.
- Logistics coordinator in a remote area who wants to specialise in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle.
- Health and safety technician on international projects who wants to specialise in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle.
- Environmental and social management technician who wants to specialise in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle.
- Field fleet maintenance supervisor who wants to specialise in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle.
- Civil engineer for temporary access roads who wants to specialise in Operations in Extreme Terrain: Jungle.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter infrastructure projects in tropical zones.
What you'll work with
- ISO 7243 (heat stress, WBGT index)
- ISO 7933 (estimated heat strain)
- ILO Convention 169 (indigenous and tribal peoples)
- IFC Performance Standards (environmental and social performance)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (deforestation-free products)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Humid tropical climate: rainfall, humidity and constant temperature1.2Rainy seasons and working windows1.3Soft, lateritic soils with a high water table1.4Dense vegetation and rapid regrowth1.5Rivers, flash floods and flood-prone areas1.6Isolation: absence of road network and services1.7Limited communications and satellite dependence1.8Presence of local communities and protected areas1.9Fauna, insects and biological risks to operations1.10Workshop: characterisation of a jungle site
2.1Machine selection for soft ground and high humidity2.2Wide tracks, ground pressure and flotation2.3Water protection: fording, breathers and seals2.4Air and fuel filtration in humid environments2.5Cooling and fans in hot climates2.6Anti-corrosion protection and surface treatment2.7Cab protection against vegetation and branches2.8Lighting and visibility under closed canopy2.9Critical spares and minimum field stock2.10Practical: specifying a machine for the jungle
3.1Opening access routes with minimal impact3.2Tracks on soft ground: geotextiles and stabilisation3.3Cross drainage and runoff control3.4Fords, temporary crossings and temporary bridges3.5Watercourse assessment before crossing3.6River transport and barges3.7Continuous track maintenance3.8Signage and internal traffic control3.9Closure and restoration of temporary access3.10Practical: designing a temporary access with a river crossing
4.1Scheduling working days around rain and daylight4.2Actual versus theoretical output4.3Field maintenance without a fixed workshop4.4Fuel management: transport and storage4.5Lubricants and fluids suited to the climate4.6Corrosion control and periodic cleaning4.7Waste and wash-water management4.8Long supply chain and redundancy4.9Mobile workshop and tool provision4.10Practical: logistics plan for a remote operation
5.1Risk assessment of the jungle environment5.2Protective equipment suited to the climate5.3Hydration, rest and shift organisation5.4Prevention of insect and snake bites5.5Drinking water, food and camp5.6First aid kit, medical protocol and medical evacuation5.7Emergency communications and assembly points5.8Lone working and control procedures5.9Training of local personnel5.10Practical: emergency and evacuation plan
6.1Environmental permits and imposed conditions6.2Protection of watercourses, soils and vegetation6.3Spill prevention and response plan6.4Protected species and mitigation measures6.5Relations with communities and prior agreements6.6Recruitment and training of local personnel6.7Site restoration at closure6.8Environmental monitoring and reporting6.9Common mistakes in jungle operations6.10Final project: complete jungle operations plan
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training 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, making it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, Google Earth Pro, Microsoft Project, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real procedures for access planning and fording in tropical environments, medical evacuation drills in remote areas, and on-site environmental and social impact assessment. 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.
Characterise the demands that the jungle places on people and machinery.
Prepare the machine against humidity, mud, corrosion and water.
Plan access routes, tracks and watercourse crossings using technical and environmental criteria.
Organise maintenance and supply logistics in isolated areas.
Assess the risk of heat stress and apply personnel protection measures.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses QGIS, Google Earth Pro, Microsoft Project and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 in the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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