Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery, ISO 12100:2010 and Adelard ASCE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier — studying from Ireland
Ireland's manufacturing and technology sectors create strong demand for robotics, automation and control engineering, particularly in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food processing and electronics. Research centres and universities contribute work in autonomous systems, sensing and control theory, with links to industry through national research programmes. Engineers in this area design, integrate and commission robotic cells, programmable logic controllers and industrial automation systems. Safety requirements for machinery and robotic systems are overseen by national safety authorities and European machinery standards.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies relate to robotics and control engineering, and is this qualification recognised?
Robotics and control engineers in Ireland commonly pursue membership through Engineers Ireland, and the Science Foundation Ireland-funded research ecosystem supports the field. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body rather than conferred by the programme.
How do Irish employers in automation and robotics view private online training?
Employers in Ireland's technology and manufacturing automation sectors often value demonstrable project work and practical skills. A private online qualification can support your application, including through the final project, but its weight is at each employer's discretion. No particular role or career outcome is guaranteed.
Is the programme workable alongside a job, and what language is it taught in?
The programme is taught entirely in English and delivered 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland or abroad. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and an assigned technical tutor supports you throughout.
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What you will be able to do
Build structured safety arguments using GSN.
Identify the product legislation applicable to machinery and automated systems.
Structure a complete and compliant technical file.
Organise functional safety evidence in a traceable way.
Manage the file with version and configuration control.
Compare safety case practices across different regulated sectors.
Prepare the file for independent reviews and audits.
Who it's for
- Product safety engineer looking to specialise in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier.
- CE marking manager looking to specialise in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier.
- Regulatory compliance consultant looking to specialise in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier.
- Technical documentation manager looking to specialise in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier.
- Functional safety auditor looking to specialise in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier.
- Certification engineer looking to specialise in Safety Case and Compliance Dossier.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter machinery manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery
- ISO 12100:2010
- ISO 13849-1:2023
- IEC 62061:2021
- Decision No 768/2008/EC
- EN 50129
- ISO 26262
- UL 4600
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept of the safety case and its purpose1.2Claims, arguments and evidence1.3Goal Structuring Notation1.4Claims-Arguments-Evidence as an alternative1.5Reusable argument patterns1.6Assumptions, context and justifications1.7Confidence arguments and their weakness1.8Safety case versus technical file1.9Common errors in argumentation1.10Case study: critical reading of a published safety case
2.1New Legislative Framework and CE marking2.2Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery2.3Low Voltage and electromagnetic compatibility directives2.4Harmonised standards and presumption of conformity2.5Conformity assessment modules2.6Notified bodies and their involvement2.7Obligations of manufacturers and importers2.8Cyber Resilience Act and connected products2.9AI Regulation and high-risk systems2.10Workshop: map of applicable legislation for a robotic cell
3.1Mandatory content of the technical file3.2General description and machine drawings3.3Documented risk assessment3.4List of applied standards and justification3.5Test reports and calculations3.6Instructions and user documentation3.7EU Declaration of Conformity3.8Retention and availability3.9Version management of the file3.10Exercise: file index for a special-purpose machine
4.1Safety requirements specification4.2PL and SIL calculations as evidence4.3ISO 13849-2 validation reports4.4Safety software evidence4.5FMEA and FTA as supporting analyses4.6Component certificates4.7Traceability between hazards and measures4.8Acceptance test records4.9Independent assessment and audit4.10Workshop: hazard-measure-evidence traceability matrix
5.1Requirements management with specialised tools5.2Building GSN diagrams5.3Controlled document repositories5.4Change control and signatures5.5Reusable templates and structures5.6Configuration management of the file5.7Integration with PLM5.8Automated traceability5.9Document quality audit5.10Laboratory: safety case in GSN with a modelling tool
6.1Railway safety case under EN 50126 and EN 501296.2Avionics and certification with DO-178C6.3Automotive and ISO 26262 safety case6.4Process plants with IEC 615116.5Autonomous systems and UL 46006.6Mobile robotics and industrial vehicles6.7Medical devices and ISO 149716.8Lessons learned across sectors6.9Adaptation to the machinery sector6.10Case study: comparison of two sector-specific safety cases
7.1Independent review of the safety case7.2Preparing for notified body audits7.3Nonconformity management7.4Updating after substantial modifications7.5Post-market surveillance7.6Incident management and lessons learned7.7Manufacturer and integrator liability7.8Professional ethics when signing documents7.9Archiving and legal retention7.10Exercise: mock audit of a technical file
8.1System selection and scope8.2Identification of applicable legislation and standards8.3Structure of goals and arguments in GSN8.4Collection of technical evidence8.5Preparation of the technical file8.6Drafting the declaration of conformity8.7Critical review of the argumentation8.8Maintenance plan for the file8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are 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 Adelard ASCE, Astah GSN, IBM DOORS Next, Jama Connect, Siemens Teamcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for developing a GSN safety case for a robotic cell, a mock audit of a technical file, and building an evidence traceability matrix. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Build structured safety arguments using GSN.
Identify the product legislation applicable to machinery and automated systems.
Structure a complete and compliant technical file.
Organise functional safety evidence in a traceable way.
Manage the file with version and configuration control.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is 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 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Adelard ASCE, Astah GSN, IBM DOORS Next, Jama Connect, Siemens Teamcenter. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating 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. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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