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Course on ISO Standards for Modular Habitability

300-hour online course in ISO standards for modular habitability. 6 modules covering ISO 7730 (thermal comfort), EN 16798-1 (indoor environment parameters) and Autodesk Revit. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define the habitability requirements applicable to modular construction.

02

Assess the thermal, acoustic and lighting comfort of a module.

03

Apply safety and universal accessibility criteria.

04

Size installations and services for modular assemblies.

05

Plan assembly, operation and dismantling using life-cycle criteria.

06

Simulate the energy performance of a modular solution.

07

Design a habitable modular assembly that complies with regulations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Modular construction engineer looking to specialise in ISO Standards for modular habitability.
  • Building energy efficiency technician looking to specialise in ISO Standards for modular habitability.
  • Environmental comfort consultant looking to specialise in ISO Standards for modular habitability.
  • Installations designer looking to specialise in ISO Standards for modular habitability.
  • Site manager in industrialised construction looking to specialise in ISO Standards for modular habitability.
  • Accessibility specialist looking to specialise in ISO Standards for modular habitability.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter industrialised construction.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 7730 (Thermal Comfort)
  • EN 16798-1 (Indoor Environment Parameters)
  • ISO 21542 (Accessibility in Buildings)
  • ISO 717-1 (Sound Insulation)
  • ISO 52016-1 (Energy Needs)
  • Spanish Technical Building Code
  • ISO 20887 (Design for Disassembly and Adaptability)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What we mean by habitability and quality of use
  2. 1.2Prefabricated modules: typologies and systems
  3. 1.3Adapted containers, lightweight modules and textile structures
  4. 1.4Surface and volume requirements per person
  5. 1.5Accommodation, work, dining and services
  6. 1.6Applicable habitability regulations
  7. 1.7Reference international standards
  8. 1.8Temporary and emergency accommodation
  9. 1.9Sector vocabulary
  10. 1.10Exercise: requirements programme for a camp
  1. 2.1Thermal comfort and its assessment
  2. 2.2Indoor air quality and ventilation
  3. 2.3Acoustic comfort and insulation between modules
  4. 2.4Natural and artificial lighting
  5. 2.5Humidity, condensation and mould
  6. 2.6Odour and kitchen control
  7. 2.7Visual comfort and privacy
  8. 2.8On-site verification measurements
  9. 2.9User satisfaction surveys
  10. 2.10Practice: assessing the comfort of a real module
  1. 3.1Structural safety of the module
  2. 3.2Fire safety and evacuation
  3. 3.3Materials and their reaction to fire
  4. 3.4Electrical installation and personal protection
  5. 3.5Operational safety and fall risk
  6. 3.6Universal accessibility and routes
  7. 3.7Accessible toilets and showers
  8. 3.8Signage and wayfinding
  9. 3.9Inclusive design and user diversity
  10. 3.10Practice: reviewing the accessibility of a complex
  1. 4.1Module potable water and sanitation
  2. 4.2Air conditioning and its integration
  3. 4.3Electricity, lighting and sockets
  4. 4.4Communications and data
  5. 4.5Accommodation waste management
  6. 4.6Laundry and shared services
  7. 4.7Kitchen and dining: hygiene requirements
  8. 4.8Sanitary and first-aid installations
  9. 4.9Coordination of installations in limited space
  10. 4.10Practice: installation layout of a module
  1. 5.1Transport and on-site assembly
  2. 5.2Foundations and levelling
  3. 5.3Timing and deployment sequence
  4. 5.4Maintenance and upkeep
  5. 5.5Cleaning and pest control
  6. 5.6Extension and reconfiguration of the complex
  7. 5.7Dismantling, transfer and reuse
  8. 5.8Life-cycle and materials analysis
  9. 5.9Investment and operating costs
  10. 5.10Practice: deployment and dismantling plan
  1. 6.1Choice of site and population
  2. 6.2Requirements programme and surfaces
  3. 6.3Selection of the modular system
  4. 6.4Layout design of the complex
  5. 6.5Verification of comfort, safety and accessibility
  6. 6.6Installation design
  7. 6.7Assembly, operation and dismantling plan
  8. 6.8Economic and environmental analysis
  9. 6.9Technical report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Revit, DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus), CYPE, SketchUp, HULC, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for energy simulation of modules, comfort and indoor air quality measurements, and accessibility verification on prototypes. Assessment is continuous per 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-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience 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, ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Choice of site and population

Define the habitability requirements applicable to modular construction.

Requirements programme and surfaces

Assess the thermal, acoustic and lighting comfort of a module.

Selection of the modular system

Apply safety and universal accessibility criteria.

Layout design of the complex

Size installations and services for modular assemblies.

Verification of comfort, safety and accessibility

Plan assembly, operation and dismantling using life-cycle criteria.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Modular construction engineerBuilding energy efficiency technicianEnvironmental comfort consultantInstallations designerSite manager in industrialised constructionAccessibility specialist
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The work uses Autodesk Revit, DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus), CYPE, SketchUp, HULC. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM in-house 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 on a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Please check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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