Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery. 8 modules covering Directive 2008/98/CE (waste framework), Directive 1999/31/CE (landfill of waste) and SuperPro Designer. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹95,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
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
Apply the waste hierarchy to municipal management.
Size mechanical treatment and separation lines.
Design composting and biostabilisation processes.
Size anaerobic digestion systems and biogas utilisation.
Evaluate energy and material recovery alternatives.
Control emissions, odours and leachate during operation.
Develop the design of an MBT plant.
Who it's for
- Waste treatment plant engineer who wants to specialise in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery.
- MBT plant manager who wants to specialise in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery.
- Waste recovery technician who wants to specialise in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery.
- Emissions control manager who wants to specialise in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery.
- Waste management consultant who wants to specialise in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery.
- Composting and biogas technician who wants to specialise in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter municipal waste management.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2008/98/CE (waste framework)
- Directive 1999/31/CE (landfill of waste)
- Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils)
- Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1147 (BAT for waste treatment)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 (fertilising products)
- Royal Decree 506/2013 (fertilising products)
- EN ISO 21640 (solid recovered fuels)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Composition of municipal waste1.2Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils1.3Framework Directive 2008/98 and the hierarchy1.4Recycling and landfill targets1.5Residual fraction and biowaste1.6Landfill Directive 1999/311.7Waste characterisation1.8Mass balance in plants1.9Management indicators1.10Workshop: characterisation of a residual fraction sample
2.1Reception, pit and feeding2.2Bag openers and shredders2.3Screening with trommels and disc screens2.4Magnetic and eddy current separation2.5NIR optical separation2.6Ballistic and pneumatic separation2.7Manual and robotic sorting2.8Pressing and baling2.9Yields and material purity2.10Practice: flow diagram of a sorting line
3.1Composting microbiology3.2Parameters: C/N, moisture and oxygenation3.3Turned windrows and tunnels3.4Composting in enclosed buildings3.5Temperature control and hygienisation3.6Maturation and refining3.7Compost quality: RD 1051/20223.8Residual fraction compost versus FORS3.9Management of odours and leachate3.10Laboratory: monitoring parameters in a tunnel
4.1Biochemistry of anaerobic digestion4.2Wet and dry digestion4.3Mesophilic and thermophilic conditions4.4Substrate pre-treatment4.5Biochemical methane potential (BMP)4.6Inhibition: ammonia and fatty acids4.7Digestate treatment4.8Upgrading to biomethane4.9Grid injection and guarantees of origin4.10Practice: biogas balance of a plant
5.1Objectives of biostabilisation5.2Dynamic respiration index5.3Bio-drying for RDF production5.4Biostabilised material and landfill5.5Solid recovered fuel EN ISO 216405.6Process control in tunnels5.7Energy efficiency of treatment5.8Destinations for biostabilised material5.9Regulatory restrictions5.10Case study: optimisation of bio-drying
6.1Energy recovery: incineration and co-incineration6.2Industrial emissions directive and BAT6.3Waste-derived fuels6.4Chemical recycling of plastics6.5Market for recovered materials6.6Extended producer responsibility6.7Packaging and SCRAP systems6.8Treatment of rejects6.9Circular economy and industrial symbiosis6.10Workshop: market study of by-products
7.1Odour control: biofilters and scrubbers7.2Atmospheric emissions and VOCs7.3Leachate management7.4Integrated environmental authorisation7.5Fire prevention in plants7.6Occupational safety and health7.7Maintenance of treatment equipment7.8Operating indicators7.9Operating costs7.10Case study: odour control plan
8.1Study of waste generation8.2Definition of capacities8.3Design of the mechanical line8.4Design of the biological treatment8.5Mass and energy balances8.6Emissions management8.7Economic study and gate fee8.8Environmental permitting8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. No fixed timetable: 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 SuperPro Designer, AutoCAD, openLCA, Excel avanzado, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for plant mass balances, waste characterisation, and control of composting and digestion processes. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Apply the waste hierarchy to municipal management.
Size mechanical treatment and separation lines.
Design composting and biostabilisation processes.
Size anaerobic digestion systems and biogas utilisation.
Evaluate energy and material recovery alternatives.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not 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 is 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 SuperPro Designer, AutoCAD, openLCA, Excel avanzado. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM 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 in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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