Diploma in UXO Detection Technologies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in UXO detection technologies. 8 modules covering explosive remnants of war, non-technical survey and information management, electromagnetic detection, ground-penetrating radar, emerging platforms and sensors, data processing and classification, and quality and safety management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in UXO Detection Technologies — 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: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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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 impact of explosive remnants and their legal framework.
Carry out non-technical surveys and manage information.
Apply electromagnetic detection technologies.
Interpret ground-penetrating radar data.
Evaluate emerging platforms and sensors.
Process and classify geophysical data.
Apply quality and safety systems in line with IMAS.
Who it's for
- Mine action technicians working in clearance and survey operations.
- UXO detection geophysicists.
- Humanitarian information managers.
- Clearance quality managers.
- Sensor engineers interested in detection applications.
- Land release consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter humanitarian action.
What you'll work with
- IMAS 09.10 (clearance requirements)
- IMAS 08.10 (non-technical survey)
- IMAS 03.40 (test and evaluation of equipment)
- Ottawa Convention (1997) (anti-personnel mines)
- CEN CWA 14747 (metal detector testing)
- CCW Protocol V (explosive remnants of war)
- IMAS 07.12 (quality management)
- Oasis montaj
- IMSMA Core
- QGIS
- ReflexW
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1Explosive remnants of war1.2Humanitarian and socio-economic impact1.3Ottawa Convention1.4CCW Protocol V1.5Convention on Cluster Munitions1.6Mine action: the pillars1.7IMAS standards1.8Actors: UNMAS and GICHD1.9Historical contamination in Europe1.10Case study: analysis of contamination in a territory
2.1Non-technical survey2.2Collection of historical information2.3Community interviews2.4Analysis of historical aerial photography2.5IMSMA system2.6Mapping of suspected hazardous areas2.7Land prioritisation2.8Land release2.9Data quality2.10Workshop: map of suspected hazardous areas with GIS
3.1Pulse induction metal detectors3.2Continuous wave detectors3.3Magnetic gradiometry3.4Magnetometry with fluxgate sensors3.5Ground response and mineralisation3.6Target discrimination3.7Calibration and daily tests3.8CEN CWA 14747 standards3.9Performance and probability of detection3.10Lab: detector testing on a test lane
4.1Principles of ground-penetrating radar4.2Frequencies and depth4.3Antennas and configuration4.4Radargram processing4.5Dual GPR and metal sensors4.63D subsurface imaging4.7Limitations due to moisture and clays4.8Anomaly interpretation4.9Integration with positioning4.10Practical exercise: radargram processing in a test area
5.1Multispectral remote sensing with drones5.2Thermal imaging and its application5.3Chemical trace detection5.4Detection dogs and MDD rats5.5Robotic inspection systems5.6Vehicle-mounted survey sensors5.7Machine learning for classification5.8Underwater detection with sonar5.9Validation of new technologies5.10Case study: evaluation of a drone-based system
6.1Georeferenced acquisition6.2Geophysical processing with Oasis montaj6.3Dipole model inversion6.4Target classification6.5ROC curves6.6False alarm reduction6.7Signature databases6.8Data quality control6.9Survey reports6.10Lab: classification with geophysical data
7.1Quality management under IMAS 07.127.2Test and evaluation under IMAS 03.407.3Health and safety in demining7.4Residual risk management7.5Certification of released areas7.6Insurance and liability7.7Humanitarian ethics and communities7.8Gender and diversity in mine action7.9Environment7.10Case study: quality audit of a land release
8.1Definition of the study area8.2Non-technical survey8.3Technology selection8.4Survey design8.5Processing and classification8.6Quality plan8.7Residual risk assessment8.8Release report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. You work with Oasis montaj, IMSMA Core, QGIS, ReflexW and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: detector testing on test lanes, georeferenced geophysical surveys and radargram processing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IMAS 09.10, IMAS 08.10, IMAS 03.40, Ottawa Convention (1997), CEN CWA 14747, CCW Protocol V and IMAS 07.12.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
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.
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 Oasis montaj, IMSMA Core, QGIS, ReflexW and MATLAB, 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 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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