Diploma in IAEA/ADR/IATA Regulations for Radioactive Material Transport
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in IAEA/ADR/IATA regulations for radioactive material transport, structured in 8 modules covering the IAEA SSR-6 Regulations, package types, road (ADR), air (IATA), sea and rail transport, and radiation protection and emergencies, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in IAEA/ADR/IATA Regulations for Radioactive Material Transport — studying from India
India's nuclear programme is state-led and centred on the Department of Atomic Energy, with operations managed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and research carried out at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Reactor sites are located at places such as Tarapur, Kakrapar, Kudankulam and Rawatbhata. Regulation is handled by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, which sets safety standards for reactors and fuel facilities. Engineers in this field work on reactor systems, fuel cycle technologies, radiation safety and materials, with expertise supported by institutions such as the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.
Fees for India: ₹116,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Who regulates nuclear engineering work in India and does this course satisfy them?
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) regulates nuclear safety in India, and the Department of Atomic Energy runs the sector. SEIUM's qualification is private, not an official degree, and is not accredited by any national body. It does not satisfy any regulatory requirement, and AERB or the employer will decide what qualifications they require.
Which Indian employers work in nuclear engineering and the fuel cycle?
Public sector nuclear organisations and their associated industries are the main employers, and entry normally follows government recruitment and vetting processes. Private employers in the sector also exist. Because hiring is tightly controlled, a private online qualification is unlikely to be the deciding factor, and recognition depends on the employer.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from home across India without a student visa. Each student is assigned a technical tutor and completes a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is often the practical route for working engineers.
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
Understand the regulatory framework for the transport of radioactive material.
Apply the IAEA SSR-6 Regulations.
Select the appropriate package type.
Meet ADR requirements for road transport.
Apply IATA regulations to air transport.
Apply the requirements for sea and rail transport.
Plan radiation protection and emergency response.
Who it's for
- ADR dangerous goods safety advisers
- Dangerous goods transport technicians
- Radiation protection specialists
- Nuclear logistics managers
- Transport inspectors
- Radiopharmacy technicians
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into dangerous goods transport
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 (regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material)
- ADR Agreement (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (air transport of dangerous goods)
- ICAO Technical Instructions, Doc 9284 (safe transport of dangerous goods by air)
- IMDG Code (international maritime dangerous goods)
- RID Regulations (international carriage of dangerous goods by rail)
- INF Code (safe carriage of irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high-level waste on ships)
- Royal Decree 97/2014 (Spanish regulation on the transport of dangerous goods by road)
- Microsoft Excel
- RADTRAN
- MicroShield
- Dangerous goods management systems
8 modules
1.1Volume and types of shipments1.2Transport safety principles1.3International regulatory framework1.4Role of the IAEA in transport1.5Modes of transport1.6Responsibilities of the parties involved1.7Transport safety record1.8Competent authorities in Spain1.9Coordination between modal regulations1.10Case study: transport chain for a radiopharmaceutical
2.1Structure of the SSR-6 Regulations2.2Key definitions and concepts2.3A1 and A2 values2.4Classification of the material2.5Low specific activity material2.6Surface contaminated objects2.7Requirements for fissile material2.8Transport index2.9Criticality safety index2.10Practical exercise: calculating limits with A1 and A2
3.1Excepted packages and their limits3.2Industrial packages IP-1, IP-2 and IP-33.3Type A packages3.4Type B(U) and B(M) packages3.5Type C packages3.6Packages for uranium hexafluoride3.7Package test requirements3.8Design approval3.9Multilateral design approval3.10Workshop: selecting the package type
4.1Structure of the ADR Agreement4.2Class 7 in the ADR4.3Transport documentation4.4Marking and labelling4.5Vehicle placarding4.6Driver training4.7Dangerous goods safety adviser4.8Vehicle equipment4.9Roadside inspections4.10Practical exercise: documentation for a road shipment
5.1ICAO Technical Instructions5.2IATA regulations5.3Restrictions on air transport5.4Shipper’s declaration5.5Packaging for air transport5.6Type C packages on aircraft5.7Acceptance by the operator5.8Training of airport staff5.9Incidents in air transport5.10Case study: air shipment of a medical source
6.1IMDG Code for maritime transport6.2INF Code for ships6.3RID regulations for rail6.4Organisation of multimodal transport6.5Maritime transport documentation6.6Stowage and segregation6.7Ports and terminals6.8Security in transport6.9Route planning6.10Practical exercise: stowage of packages in a container
7.1Radiation protection programme7.2Doses to transport workers7.3Doses to the public7.4Contamination control7.5Transport emergency plan7.6Response to accidents7.7Coordination with emergency services7.8Incident notification7.9Transport quality assurance7.10Workshop: response plan for a road incident
8.1Definition of the shipment8.2Classification of the material8.3Package selection8.4Identification of documentation requirements8.5Selection of the mode of transport8.6Radiation protection plan8.7Conclusions of the analysis8.8Recommendations for the consignor8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online 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 it fits alongside your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. You work with Microsoft Excel, RADTRAN, MicroShield and dangerous goods management systems in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for package classification calculations, preparation of shipping documents and transport emergency drills. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: IAEA SSR-6, ADR Agreement, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc 9284), IMDG Code, RID Regulations, INF Code, Royal Decree 97/2014.
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 Microsoft Excel, RADTRAN, MicroShield and dangerous goods management systems, 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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