Postgraduate Diploma in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design. 8 modules covering EN 619:2022, EN 620:2021 and Siemens TIA Portal. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design — studying from India
India's automation and robotics market is growing with the expansion of manufacturing, automotive and electronics production. Industrial automation firms such as ABB, Siemens, Fanuc and Bosch operate in the country, alongside domestic integrators and start-ups in Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and Hyderabad. Research institutions including the Indian Institute of Science and several IITs contribute to robotics and control research. Standards for industrial machinery and safety draw on the Bureau of Indian Standards. Engineers in this area design control systems, robotic cells, automation solutions and programmable logic controllers for factories and warehouses.
Fees for India: ₹116,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Is there a professional body in India that recognises robotics and automation engineers?
Robotics in India has no separate statutory title. The Institution of Engineers (India) is the main general engineering body, and technical standards come from the Bureau of Indian Standards. SEIUM's qualification is private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition rests with employers and the relevant body.
Which employers in India hire robotics and automation engineers?
Automotive plants, electronics manufacturers, factory automation suppliers, logistics firms, and robotics startups are typical employers. Hiring focuses on skills and project experience. The qualification can support a profile, but employers decide how much it counts and no outcome is guaranteed.
Can I study robotics online from India while working, and what language?
Yes, the programme is 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in India without a student visa and fit it around work. It is taught in English, so you need a reasonable level of the language. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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
Select conveyors according to loads and flows.
Mechanically size conveyor systems.
Design sorting systems using sorters.
Programme the control and tracking of parcels.
Apply safety requirements to conveyors.
Assess the overall safety of a warehouse.
Maintain and improve system performance.
Who it's for
- Materials handling systems engineer wishing to specialise in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design.
- Intralogistics designer wishing to specialise in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design.
- Conveyor PLC programmer wishing to specialise in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design.
- Warehouse maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design.
- Occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design.
- Logistics automation project manager wishing to specialise in Conveyors, Sorters and Warehouse Safety Design.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter logistics.
What you'll work with
- EN 619:2022
- EN 620:2021
- ISO 12100:2010
- EN 15635:2008
- UNE-EN 15512:2022
- Royal Decree 164/2025 (RSCIEI)
- ISO 13857:2019
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Types of conveyors in warehouses1.2Belt conveyors1.3Powered roller conveyors1.4Zero-pressure accumulation1.5Curves, transfers and lifts1.6Pallet and chain conveyors1.7Selection according to load type1.8Capacity and speed1.9Manufacturers and market standards1.10Workshop: selecting conveyors for a distribution centre
2.1Belt tension calculation2.2Sizing of motors and gearboxes2.3Rollers and support spacing2.4Structures and supports2.5Gradients and inclined conveyors2.624 V motorised rollers2.7Noise and vibration in conveyors2.8Accessibility for maintenance2.9Drawings and documentation2.10Practical: calculating a belt conveyor
3.1Sorter types: cross-belt, tilt-tray and sliding shoe3.2Bag sorters and pocket sorters3.3Diverters and pop-up wheels3.4Manual and automatic induction3.5Code reading and tunnel scanning3.6Destination assignment logic3.7Capacity and sortation rate3.8Recirculation and rejects3.9Technology comparison3.10Laboratory: sizing a cross-belt sorter
4.1Control architecture of a conveying system4.2PLCs and control zones4.3Parcel tracking and tracing4.4Integration with WCS4.5Variable speed drives and speed control4.6Photoelectric sensors and encoders4.7Industrial networks in warehouses4.8Conveying HMI and SCADA4.9Jam management4.10Practical: accumulation logic in a PLC
5.1Mechanical hazards of conveyors5.2Trapping and drawing-in points5.3Requirements of EN 619 and EN 6205.4Guarding and safety distances5.5Emergency stops and pull cords5.6Safety on high-speed sorters5.7Lockout and tagging5.8Maintenance safety5.9Warehouse signage5.10Case study: risk assessment of a sorter
6.1Risk prevention in warehouses6.2Racking and its inspection6.3Interaction between forklift trucks and pedestrians6.4Fire protection in warehouses6.5Sprinklers and compartmentation6.6Evacuation and traffic routes6.7Ergonomic risks at workstations6.8Coordination of business activities6.9Emergency plans6.10Laboratory: safety audit of a warehouse
7.1System commissioning7.2Performance and capacity testing7.3Preventive maintenance of conveyors7.4Motor condition monitoring7.5Spare parts management7.6Conveying and sortation KPIs7.7Analysis of stoppages and jams7.8Expansions and retrofits7.9Energy efficiency of drives7.10Case study: improving the availability of a sorter
8.1Flow and volume analysis8.2Selection of conveyors and sorter8.3System layout design8.4Capacity calculations8.5Control architecture8.6Risk assessment8.7Phased commissioning plan8.8Economic analysis of the investment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures 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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens TIA Portal, AutoCAD, Emulate3D, Inventor, Ignition SCADA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for sorter capacity testing, conveyor risk assessment and warehouse safety audits. 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.
Select conveyors according to loads and flows.
Mechanically size conveyor systems.
Design sorting systems using sorters.
Programme the control and tracking of parcels.
Apply safety requirements to conveyors.
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 level of 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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, which is compatible with full-time employment.
The programme uses Siemens TIA Portal, AutoCAD, Emulate3D, Inventor and Ignition SCADA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
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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