Course in NATO Standards for Mobile Infrastructure
Online 300-hour course in NATO standards for mobile infrastructure. 6 modules covering ISO 668 (containers: classification and dimensions), ISO 1496-1 (general cargo containers) and AutoCAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in NATO Standards for Mobile Infrastructure — studying from India
India's defence sector is a major engineering employer, with public undertakings such as Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Earth Movers, alongside private firms like Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro. Research and development is coordinated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and procurement and capability planning sit within the Ministry of Defence. Engineers work on land systems, armoured vehicles, weapon platforms and military electronics, with a strong policy push towards indigenous design and manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
Fees for India: ₹57,900 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are defence and military engineers recognised in India?
Defence engineering in India is largely recognised through government channels such as DRDO, the Ministry of Defence, and the armed forces' engineering branches, with recruitment governed by public service rules. The Institution of Engineers (India) is the general professional body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by the employer or relevant authority.
Which employers in India hire defence and land systems engineers?
Employers include DRDO laboratories, Ordnance Factory Board units, defence public sector undertakings such as BEL and HAL, and private defence manufacturers. Military engineering roles are filled through official recruitment. A private online qualification can add technical depth, but government and defence employers mainly assess formal qualifications, security clearance and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed if you study from India. Time required is about 300 hours for specialist courses, 800 for diplomas and 1,900 for master's programmes. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, since many defence firms fund further training.
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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
Explain the standardisation applicable to deployable infrastructure.
Apply container standards to transport and handling.
Size energy and air-conditioning systems for mobile installations.
Integrate communication services with electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Plan quality assurance throughout the life cycle.
Assess environmental design and test conditions.
Develop the conceptual design of a mobile infrastructure that conforms to standards.
Who it's for
- Deployable infrastructure engineer wishing to specialise in NATO Standards in mobile infrastructure.
- Mobile energy systems engineer wishing to specialise in NATO Standards in mobile infrastructure.
- Air-conditioning and habitability technician wishing to specialise in NATO Standards in mobile infrastructure.
- Communications integration engineer wishing to specialise in NATO Standards in mobile infrastructure.
- Quality and life-cycle manager wishing to specialise in NATO Standards in mobile infrastructure.
- Shelter project manager wishing to specialise in NATO Standards in mobile infrastructure.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 668 (containers: classification and dimensions)
- ISO 1496-1 (general cargo containers)
- International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC, 1972)
- MIL-STD-810 (environmental conditions)
- MIL-STD-461 (electromagnetic compatibility)
- IEC 60364 (low-voltage electrical installations)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What is meant by mobile or deployable infrastructure1.2Deployment phases and the needs of each phase1.3The role of standardisation agreements within the coalition1.4Documentary hierarchy: agreement, publication and reference standard1.5Drafting and ratification process1.6National reservations and their practical effect1.7Relationship with civil ISO, IEC and EN standards1.8Where to consult the current version of a document1.9Managing edition changes1.10Exercise: locating the standard applicable to an element
2.1Standardised containers and their dimensions2.2Structural strength and lifting points2.3Transport by road, rail, sea and air2.4Clearance and axle-load limitations2.5Load lashing and securing2.6Coding and marking of packages2.7Dangerous goods and associated documentation2.8Transport documentation and traceability2.9Rapid assembly and disassembly2.10Practice: transport plan for a module
3.1Deployable power generation and redundancy3.2Standardised voltages, frequencies and connectors3.3Earthing and personnel protection3.4Electromagnetic compatibility in a camp3.5Air conditioning and thermal insulation3.6Drinking water, sanitation and waste3.7Lighting and signage3.8Fire protection3.9Occupational health, safety and welfare3.10Practice: sizing the energy supply of a module
4.1Deployable cabling and network infrastructure4.2Standardised physical and logical interfaces4.3Network segmentation and security domains4.4Common services: time, naming and addressing4.5Satellite links and transport radio links4.6Interoperability between contingents4.7Interface documentation4.8Field acceptance testing4.9Deployment configuration management4.10Practice: interconnection diagram for a camp
5.1Quality assurance in supply5.2Quality requirements imposed on the supplier5.3Inspection at origin and at destination5.4Environmental and vibration testing5.5Item coding and cataloguing5.6Logistic support and spare parts5.7Preventive maintenance during deployment5.8Withdrawal, decontamination and reuse5.9Compliance matrix for a tender5.10Practice: documentary audit of a supply
6.1Choosing the deployment scenario6.2Operational requirements and constraints6.3Selecting modules and applicable standards6.4Transport and assembly plan6.5Sizing energy and services6.6Communications diagram6.7Quality and inspection plan6.8Maintenance and withdrawal plan6.9Technical report6.10Defence of the work
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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EnergyPlus, ETAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for environmental testing of shelters, calculation of thermal and energy loads, and inspection of containers in accordance with the CSC. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Explain the standardisation applicable to deployable infrastructure.
Apply container standards to transport and handling.
Size energy and air-conditioning systems for mobile installations.
Integrate communication services with electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Plan quality assurance throughout the life cycle.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EnergyPlus and ETAP. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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