Course in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment
Online 300-hour course in export regulation for radio equipment. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2021/821, category 5, part 1 (telecommunications), Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment) and SAP GTS (Global Trade Services). Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Course in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment — 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: €448 (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
Understand the framework of international trade in radio equipment.
Classify radio equipment according to EU and US control lists.
Distinguish between dual-use and military-materiel regimes.
Manage export licences, authorisations and export operations.
Apply screening procedures against sanctions and high-risk end users.
Design an internal compliance programme for radio equipment exporters.
Prepare a compliance project for an export operation.
Who it's for
- Export control officer looking to specialise in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment.
- Product classification engineer looking to specialise in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment.
- International sanctions analyst looking to specialise in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment.
- Foreign trade consultant looking to specialise in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment.
- Export licence manager looking to specialise in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment.
- Trade compliance auditor looking to specialise in Export Regulation for Radio Equipment.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter telecommunications.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821, category 5, part 1 (telecommunications)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
- Export Administration Regulations (ECCN 5A001 and 5A991)
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130)
- Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (export of military technology)
- Regulation (EU) 833/2014 (restrictive measures)
- Wassenaar Arrangement
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of equipment and their markets1.2Components, modules and finished products1.3Dual use applied to radio communication equipment1.4Criteria that place equipment under control1.5Defence materiel versus civilian product1.6Built-in cryptography and its effect1.7Actors: manufacturer, distributor, integrator and customs1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Regulatory sources and their updates1.10Exercise: classify five pieces of radio equipment
2.1Control lists and their structure2.2Technical parameters that determine control2.3Bandwidth, power and modulation techniques2.4Frequency hopping and spread spectrum2.5Encryption capabilities and exemptions2.6Measurement and monitoring equipment2.7Correlation with tariff classification2.8Classification enquiries to the authority2.9Technical documentation supporting classification2.10Practical: classification file for a piece of equipment
3.1Types of licence and how to choose them3.2Global licences and general authorisations3.3End-use and end-destination certificates3.4Re-export and retransfer3.5Transit, transhipment and warehouses3.6Trade fairs, demonstrations and temporary equipment3.7Technical service and repairs abroad3.8Associated training and technical assistance3.9Deadlines and document management3.10Practical: process an export licence application
4.1Lists of restricted persons and entities4.2Screening of customers and intermediaries4.3Risk indicators in a transaction4.4Product diversion and grey market4.5Embargoes and their scope4.6Distributor due diligence4.7Risk of use contrary to human rights4.8Rejection of transactions and their documentation4.9Communication with the authority when suspicions arise4.10Practical: assess the risk of three transactions
5.1Elements of an effective programme5.2Compliance officer and their authority5.3Classification and authorisation procedures5.4Access control for technology and drawings5.5Training for sales and technical staff5.6Document archiving and retention periods5.7Internal audit and effectiveness testing5.8Detection of non-compliance and voluntary disclosure5.9Penalties, settlements and market exclusion5.10Practical: design a company's programme
6.1Choosing the company and its product range6.2Classification of the main products6.3Market and risk mapping6.4Licensing and screening procedures6.5Control of technology and technical assistance6.6Training and audit programme6.7Response plan for a breach of compliance6.8Compliance indicators6.9Compliance manual6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GTS (Global Trade Services), Descartes Visual Compliance, Power BI, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real procedures for classifying radio equipment, screening parties against sanctions lists, and auditing the internal compliance programme. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the framework of international trade in radio equipment.
Classify radio equipment according to EU and US control lists.
Distinguish between dual-use and military-materiel regimes.
Manage export licences, authorisations and export operations.
Apply screening procedures against sanctions and high-risk end users.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior 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 comprises 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 programme uses SAP GTS (Global Trade Services), Descartes Visual Compliance, Power BI and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognition policy when you enrol.
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