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Diploma in Security Coordination and HSE Plans

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in safety coordination and HSE plans. 8 modules covering the legal framework for construction safety, safety coordination at design and construction stages, specific construction risks, HSE management systems, HSE plans for international projects and accident investigation, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Diploma in Security Coordination and HSE Plans — studying from Ireland

Ireland's civil engineering sector is driven by public infrastructure investment in roads, water, housing and public transport, alongside rail projects such as Dublin's light rail and commuter rail upgrades. Transport Infrastructure Ireland sets standards for national roads, while Irish Rail and Iarnród Éireann operate and develop the rail network. Smart city initiatives in Dublin and other urban areas create demand for engineers working on sensors, data platforms and integrated mobility systems. Typical employers include contractors, consultancies, local authorities and public agencies, with Engineers Ireland providing professional recognition.

Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Ireland

  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
  • Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann)
  • Engineers Ireland
  • Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI)

Typical roles

  • Civil Engineer
  • Rail Systems Engineer
  • Transport Planning Engineer
  • Smart City Infrastructure Engineer

Questions from Ireland

Is a SEIUM qualification recognised for chartered civil or rail engineering status in Ireland?

Chartered engineer status in Ireland is administered by Engineers Ireland, which sets its own criteria for membership and registration. Rail is regulated in part by the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail-related bodies, while building and infrastructure standards involve other authorities. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is for those bodies and employers to decide.

Do Irish civil, rail and smart-city employers consider private online engineering study?

Irish infrastructure, consultancy and local authority employers usually weigh chartered status, project experience and relevant degrees heavily. A private online qualification may be considered as supporting evidence of skills, but its value is at each employer's discretion. We cannot promise any outcome, so discuss it with prospective employers.

Can I study alongside a site or office job, and is employer funding common?

The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Plan for 1,900 hours on a master's, 800 on a postgraduate diploma or 300 on a specialist course. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Many Irish employers have continuing professional development budgets, so ask yours.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Interpret the legal framework for health and safety on construction sites.

02

Integrate prevention into the design stage.

03

Coordinate safety during construction.

04

Identify and control specific construction risks.

05

Implement HSE management systems in line with ISO 45001.

06

Prepare HSE plans for international projects.

07

Investigate accidents and draw lessons learned.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Health and safety coordinators.
  • Construction prevention officers.
  • Project HSE managers.
  • On-site prevention officers.
  • Site managers.
  • Safety management system auditors.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Spanish Royal Decree 1627/1997 (minimum health and safety requirements on construction sites)
  • Spanish Law 31/1995 (Occupational Risk Prevention Act)
  • UNE-EN ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety management systems)
  • Spanish Royal Decree 171/2004 (coordination of business activities)
  • Spanish Law 32/2006 (subcontracting in the construction sector)
  • Spanish Royal Decree 39/1997 (Regulation on Prevention Services)
  • UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management systems)
  • Spanish Royal Decree 2177/2004 (work equipment for temporary work at height)
  • Presto
  • CTAIMA
  • Metacontratas
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Autodesk Revit
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Occupational Risk Prevention Act
  2. 1.2Royal Decree 1627/1997 on construction works
  3. 1.3Duty holders: client, designer, contractor and coordinator
  4. 1.4Safety study and basic safety study
  5. 1.5Health and safety plan
  6. 1.6Site incident book
  7. 1.7Construction subcontracting law
  8. 1.8Civil and criminal liability
  9. 1.9Labour inspection
  10. 1.10Case study: obligations of each duty holder on a project
  1. 2.1Integrating prevention into design
  2. 2.2Review of design risks
  3. 2.3Drafting the safety study
  4. 2.4Subsequent maintenance work
  5. 2.5Auxiliary equipment at design stage
  6. 2.6Coordination with the designer
  7. 2.7Prevention in BIM
  8. 2.8Safety budget
  9. 2.9The coordinator's documentation
  10. 2.10Workshop: safety study for a building
  1. 3.1Approval of the safety plan
  2. 3.2Coordination of business activities
  3. 3.3Coordination meetings
  4. 3.4Access control and documentation
  5. 3.5Site visits and inspections
  6. 3.6Stopping work
  7. 3.7Subcontractor management
  8. 3.8Presence of the on-site prevention officer
  9. 3.9Coordination reports
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: coordination visit report
  1. 4.1Work at height and falls
  2. 4.2Excavations and trenches
  3. 4.3Scaffolding and platforms
  4. 4.4Cranes and lifting equipment
  5. 4.5Earthmoving machinery
  6. 4.6Electrical risk on site
  7. 4.7Work in confined spaces
  8. 4.8Demolition risks
  9. 4.9Work with asbestos
  10. 4.10Case study: lifting plan with a mobile crane
  1. 5.1ISO 45001 management system
  2. 5.2Integration with ISO 14001
  3. 5.3HSE policy and objectives
  4. 5.4Leadership and worker participation
  5. 5.5Action planning
  6. 5.6Operational control of critical activities
  7. 5.7Internal HSE audits
  8. 5.8Management review
  9. 5.9Continual improvement of the HSE system
  10. 5.10Workshop: HSE system manual for a construction company
  1. 6.1HSE requirements of international clients
  2. 6.2Project HSE plan
  3. 6.3Emergency plans
  4. 6.4Site environmental management
  5. 6.5Occupational health and hygiene
  6. 6.6Permits to work
  7. 6.7Job safety analysis
  8. 6.8Leading and lagging HSE indicators
  9. 6.9Multilateral bank requirements
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: HSE plan for a project abroad
  1. 7.1Accident notification
  2. 7.2Investigation methodologies
  3. 7.3Cause tree
  4. 7.4Root cause analysis
  5. 7.5Human factors in accidents
  6. 7.6Defining corrective measures
  7. 7.7Sharing lessons learned
  8. 7.8Accident statistics
  9. 7.9Near-miss management
  10. 7.10Case study: investigation of a fall from scaffolding
  1. 8.1Description of the works
  2. 8.2Risk analysis
  3. 8.3Safety study
  4. 8.4Health and safety plan
  5. 8.5Project HSE plan
  6. 8.6Site prevention organisation
  7. 8.7HSE monitoring indicators
  8. 8.8Audit plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Presto, CTAIMA, Metacontratas, Microsoft Power BI and Autodesk Revit, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures such as drafting the health and safety study for a building, a coordination visit with an incident report and a lifting plan with a mobile crane. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Standards covered: Spanish Royal Decree 1627/1997; Spanish Law 31/1995; UNE-EN ISO 45001:2018; Spanish Royal Decree 171/2004; Spanish Law 32/2006; Spanish Royal Decree 39/1997; UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015; Spanish Royal Decree 2177/2004.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Royal Decree 1627/1997, Law 31/1995 and UNE-EN ISO 45001:2018 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Presto, CTAIMA, Metacontratas, Microsoft Power BI and Autodesk Revit, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete safety coordination package and HSE plan for a construction project, from the risk analysis and safety study to the site prevention organisation and audit plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Describe the works and risks
Describe the project and analyse its construction risks.
Draft the safety study
Prepare the safety study and the health and safety plan.
Prepare the HSE plan
Write the project HSE plan and the site prevention organisation.
Set indicators and audits
Define HSE monitoring indicators and the audit plan.
Final project
Present the complete coordination and HSE package, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Health and safety coordinatorConstruction prevention officerProject HSE managerOn-site prevention officerSite managerSafety management system auditor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

Ready to start?

Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Presto, CTAIMA, Metacontratas, Microsoft Power BI and Autodesk Revit, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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