Course in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases
Online course of 300 h in environmental regulations in temporary bases. 6 modules covering ISO 14001 (environmental management), STANAG 7141 (environmental protection in NATO military activities) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the environmental aspects of a temporary installation.
Assess risks to soil, water and biodiversity.
Plan the safe management of waste and hazardous substances.
Control emissions, noise and energy consumption of the installation.
Implement an environmental monitoring system during operation.
Design a plan for the removal and restoration of the site.
Prepare a comprehensive environmental plan for a temporary base.
Who it's for
- Environmental technician in operations who wishes to specialise in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases.
- Environmental management manager who wishes to specialise in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases.
- Environmental impact assessment consultant who wishes to specialise in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases.
- Hazardous waste management technician who wishes to specialise in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases.
- Environmental auditor who wishes to specialise in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases.
- Site restoration coordinator who wishes to specialise in Environmental Regulations in Temporary Bases.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter defence and overseas operations.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- STANAG 7141 (Environmental Protection in NATO Military Activities)
- Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soil
- Law 21/2013 on Environmental Assessment
- Directive 2008/98/EC (Waste Framework)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
- ISO 14031 (Environmental Performance Evaluation)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Life cycle of a temporary base1.2Environmental aspects: soil, water, air, waste and noise1.3Installation, operation and removal phases1.4Applicable environmental legal framework1.5Environmental impact assessment and its assumptions1.6Necessary authorisations and licences1.7International environmental management standards1.8Obligations in third countries1.9Field vocabulary1.10Exercise: identifying environmental aspects of a case
2.1Preliminary site study2.2Soil protection and earthworks2.3Erosion risk and restoration2.4Water abstraction and impact on the resource2.5Discharges and their authorisation2.6Groundwater protection2.7Protected areas and sensitive species2.8Impact on the landscape2.9Cultural and archaeological heritage2.10Practical: preliminary environmental study of a site
3.1Classification of waste generated3.2Segregation and temporary storage3.3Hazardous waste and its documentation3.4Oils, batteries and filters3.5Fuels: storage and bunds3.6Prevention and response to spills3.7Authorised managers and traceability3.8Healthcare waste and its management3.9Minimisation and circular economy3.10Practical: waste management plan
4.1Emissions from generators and boilers4.2Emissions control and maintenance4.3Dust and particulates on site4.4Noise and vibration: limits and measurement4.5Working hours and mitigation measures4.6Carbon footprint of the installation4.7Energy efficiency and renewables4.8Water consumption and its reduction4.9Environmental indicators for the base4.10Practical: inventory of emissions and consumption
5.1Environmental management system and its implementation5.2Environmental monitoring programme5.3Staff training and awareness5.4Internal inspections and auditing5.5Environmental incidents and their notification5.6Relations with authorities and the community5.7Decommissioning and restoration plan5.8Final characterisation of the site5.9Environmental liabilities and responsibility5.10Practical: restoration plan for a site
6.1Selection of the site and the installation6.2Identification and assessment of environmental aspects6.3Legal framework and necessary authorisations6.4Waste and substance management plan6.5Environmental monitoring programme6.6Mitigation and efficiency measures6.7Removal and restoration plan6.8Indicators and audit plan6.9Environmental report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes 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, SimaPro, Advanced Excel, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for environmental baseline studies, field waste management plans, closure audits and site restoration. Assessment is continuous by 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 environmental aspects of a temporary installation.
Assess risks to soil, water and biodiversity.
Plan the safe management of waste and hazardous substances.
Control emissions, noise and energy consumption of the installation.
Implement an environmental monitoring system during operation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with QGIS, SimaPro, Advanced Excel and Python (pandas). 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 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 recognition policy when you enrol.
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