Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence Course
300-hour online course in ethics in academic construction for defence. 6 modules covering the Technical Building Code (Real Decreto 314/2006), Law 38/1999 on Building Regulation and Autodesk Revit. Tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence Course — 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
Characterise construction works linked to defence.
Apply safety, quality and professional responsibility criteria on site.
Assess the environmental and territorial impact of defence facilities.
Identify integrity risks in the procurement of construction works.
Use BIM as a tool for transparency and traceability.
Integrate ethical reflection into teaching and research in construction.
Prepare an ethical assessment of a defence construction project.
Who it's for
- Defence infrastructure engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence.
- Construction execution manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence.
- Health and safety coordinator looking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence.
- BIM manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence.
- Environmental technician looking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence.
- Civil engineering lecturer looking to specialise in Ethics in Academic Construction for Defence.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter construction.
What you'll work with
- Technical Building Code (Real Decreto 314/2006)
- Law 38/1999 on Building Regulation
- Real Decreto 1627/1997 (health and safety on construction sites)
- Law 21/2013 on environmental assessment
- ISO 19650 (information management with BIM)
- Law 24/2011 on public sector contracts in defence and security
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Typologies: barracks, bases, hangars and ammunition depots1.2Life cycle of defence infrastructure1.3Directive 2009/81/EC and Law 24/20111.4Information security in classified projects1.5Project agents: promoter, designer and contractor1.6University, teaching and defence projects1.7Professional values of the civil engineer1.8Codes of ethics of professional bodies1.9Responsibilities under the Building Regulation Law1.10Case study: analysis of a barracks project
2.1Eurocodes and the designer's responsibility2.2Protection against threats and structural design2.3Royal Decree 1627/1997 on site safety2.4Health and safety coordination2.5Quality control and material certification2.6Ethics of signing and endorsing projects2.7Schedule and cost pressures versus safety2.8Construction failures and root-cause investigation2.9Change and variation management2.10Case study: analysis of an on-site accident
3.1Environmental impact assessment: Law 21/20133.2Defence exemptions in environmental assessment3.3Contaminated land at military installations3.4Cultural and archaeological heritage on defence land3.5Biodiversity on training grounds and Natura 20003.6Carbon footprint of construction3.7Circular economy and demolition waste3.8Relations with municipalities and neighbouring populations3.9Conversion of disused military installations3.10Workshop: impact matrix for a base under construction
4.1Award procedures in defence4.2Conflicts of interest in evaluation panels4.3Collusion and restrictive trade practices4.4Cost overruns and contract variations4.5Law 2/2023 and whistleblowing channels4.6ISO 37001 applied to construction firms4.7Subcontracting and chain of liability4.8Working conditions on defence sites4.9Transparency versus confidentiality4.10Case study: detection of irregularities in a tender
5.1ISO 19650 and information management in projects5.2Sensitive BIM models and access control5.3Digital twins of protected installations5.4Use of defence data in final-year projects5.5Academic publication of sensitive projects5.6Training students on real projects5.7Accessibility and inclusive design of facilities5.8Sustainability: BREEAM and LEED certifications5.9Innovation in materials and prefabrication5.10Workshop: data security protocol for academic BIM
6.1Selection of the infrastructure project6.2Identification of agents and responsibilities6.3Analysis of technical and safety risks6.4Environmental and social assessment6.5Review of procurement and integrity6.6Proposal of corrective measures6.7Monitoring and control plan6.8Conclusions and recommendations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, CYPE, Presto, OpenLCA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied using real procedures for environmental impact assessments, BIM project reviews and analysis of construction procurement files. 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.
Characterise construction works linked to defence.
Apply safety, quality and professional responsibility criteria on site.
Assess the environmental and territorial impact of defence facilities.
Identify integrity risks in the procurement of construction works.
Use BIM as a tool for transparency and traceability.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, CYPE, Presto and OpenLCA. 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 title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when enrolling.
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