Safety and Health Course in Urban Hydraulic Works
Online course of 300 hours in health and safety in urban hydraulic works, structured in 6 modules covering site risks, the legal framework for prevention, excavations and trench support, confined spaces and site safety management under Law 31/1995 and Royal Decree 1627/1997, with an assigned technical tutor.
Safety and Health Course in Urban Hydraulic Works — 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: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
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.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the risks specific to urban hydraulic works.
Apply the legal framework for prevention on construction sites.
Select trench support systems and measures for excavations.
Plan safe work in confined spaces.
Organise preventive and emergency management on site.
Investigate accidents and propose corrective measures.
Write a health and safety study for a hydraulic works.
Who it's for
- Health and safety coordinators on civil engineering sites.
- Occupational risk prevention technicians.
- Site managers on hydraulic works.
- On-site prevention officers.
- Prevention managers at water and sanitation companies.
- Construction safety consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join civil engineering contractors.
What you'll work with
- Law 31/1995 (Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act)
- Royal Decree 1627/1997 (minimum health and safety requirements on construction sites)
- Royal Decree 39/1997 (Regulation on Prevention Services)
- Law 32/2006 (subcontracting in the construction sector)
- Royal Decree 664/1997 (protection against biological agents)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (protection against chemical agents)
- Royal Decree 773/1997 (use of personal protective equipment)
- UNE-EN 13331 (trench lining systems)
- Presto
- AutoCAD
- Gesprev
- Microsoft Project
6 modules
1.1Types of urban hydraulic works1.2Trench excavation risks1.3Confined spaces in sewerage networks1.4Hazardous atmospheres: H2S and oxygen deficiency1.5Working near water and during floods1.6Biological risks in wastewater1.7Interference with existing utilities1.8Traffic and work on public roads1.9Accident rates in construction1.10Case study: analysis of a trench accident
2.1Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act2.2Royal Decree 1627/1997 on construction sites2.3Health and safety study and plan2.4Health and safety coordinator2.5The on-site prevention officer (recurso preventivo)2.6Construction subcontracting law2.7Site incident book2.8Responsibilities of the client and the contractor2.9Construction collective agreement and training2.10Practical exercise: review of a health and safety plan
3.1Stability of trench slopes3.2Types of trench support: shields and sheet piling3.3Selecting trench support according to ground conditions3.4Dewatering and groundwater lowering3.5Excavation plant3.6Stockpiles and safety distances3.7Pipe jacking and microtunnelling3.8Shafts and manholes3.9Daily trench inspection3.10Workshop: selecting trench support for a sewer main
4.1Identifying confined spaces4.2Permit to work4.3Atmospheric testing4.4Forced ventilation of enclosures4.5Rescue equipment and tripods4.6Respiratory protective equipment4.7Work at height in tanks4.8Electrical risk in pumping stations4.9Chemicals in water treatment4.10Lab: entry procedure for an inspection manhole
5.1Preventive planning of the works5.2Signage and barriers5.3Coordination of business activities5.4Collective and personal protection5.5Health surveillance5.6Accident investigation5.7Site emergency plans5.8Accident rate indicators5.9Safety culture and leadership5.10Case study: emergency plan for a sewer main construction site
6.1Description of the hydraulic works6.2Identification of phases and work units6.3Risk assessment by phase6.4Preventive measures and protection6.5Procedures for confined spaces6.6Emergency and evacuation plan6.7Health and safety budget6.8Drawings and documentation6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Presto, AutoCAD, Gesprev and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: writing health and safety studies, confined-space work procedures and trench safety inspections. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrated project.
Standards covered: Law 31/1995, Royal Decree 1627/1997, Royal Decree 39/1997, Law 32/2006, Royal Decree 664/1997, Royal Decree 374/2001, Royal Decree 773/1997, UNE-EN 13331.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Presto, AutoCAD, Gesprev and Microsoft Project, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and enough English 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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