Course in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances
Online 300-hour course in cover for the transport of chemical substances. 6 modules covering ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), Directive 2008/68/EC (inland transport of dangerous goods) and ALOHA (CAMEO). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances — studying from Malta
Insurance is one of Malta's established financial sectors, with a regulatory framework that has attracted captive insurers, reinsurers and specialist underwriters. This creates demand for professionals who can model risk, analyse claims data and support actuarial functions. Engineers with statistical skills are valued in pricing, reserving and risk management. Employers include licensed insurers, brokers, consultancies and the regulator itself, where quantitative and technical expertise is increasingly important.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta relate to insurance, risk and actuarial work, and does SEIUM's qualification fit?
SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private qualifications, not official Maltese state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. In Malta, insurance and financial services are supervised by the Malta Financial Services Authority, and professional actuarial qualifications are set by international bodies that Maltese firms commonly follow. Whether SEIUM's training is recognised is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
What roles in Malta might this training support in insurance or risk management?
Malta has a significant insurance, reinsurance and financial services sector, and firms there employ people in risk analysis, data and modelling roles. Whether a private engineering-focused qualification counts for a given role depends on the employer's requirements and the qualifications they already expect. Reviewing current job descriptions in Malta and asking employers directly will show how your training would be viewed.
How much time does this need each week, and what language level is required?
Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, delivered fully online. Spread over the programme length, this suits people working full-time if they set a steady weekly schedule. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading and writing technical English. 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
Explain the general framework for the transport of dangerous goods.
Apply classification, documentation and operational control requirements.
Analyse accident scenarios and their consequences from a safety perspective.
Structure liability, damage and environmental insurance cover.
Coordinate emergency response and communication with authorities.
Promote continuous improvement through audits and lessons learned.
Develop an integrating project for an insurance programme for a chemical carrier.
Who it's for
- Safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods who wishes to specialise in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances.
- Transport liability underwriter who wishes to specialise in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances.
- Risk manager at a chemical company who wishes to specialise in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances.
- Emergency technician who wishes to specialise in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances.
- Transport claims adjuster who wishes to specialise in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances.
- Health, safety and environment manager who wishes to specialise in Cover for the Transport of Chemical Substances.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the transport of dangerous goods sector.
What you'll work with
- ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
- Directive 2008/68/EC (inland transport of dangerous goods)
- Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
- RID (regulations for the rail transport of dangerous goods)
- IMDG Code (dangerous goods by sea)
- Royal Decree 97/2014 (road transport operations for dangerous goods)
- Royal Decree 1566/1999 (safety advisers)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Classification of dangerous goods1.2Hazard classes and their characteristics1.3International agreements by mode of transport1.4Required transport documentation1.5Labelling, marking and placarding1.6Approved packaging1.7Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.8Actors and their obligations1.9Safety adviser1.10Exercise: classifying a consignment
2.1Loading, stowage and segregation2.2Limited and excepted quantities2.3Tanks and tank containers2.4Traffic restrictions and tunnels2.5Mandatory driver training2.6Vehicle and driver equipment2.7Roadside inspections2.8Temporary storage2.9Multimodal transport and transfers2.10Practice: consignment checklist
3.1Leak, spill and fire3.2Explosion and its effects3.3Toxic cloud and dispersion3.4Impact on the population and the environment3.5Domino effect at facilities3.6Consequence modelling for planning3.7Planning and alert zones3.8Emergency response times3.9Experience from documented accidents3.10Practice: analysis of an accident scenario
4.1Compulsory carrier insurance4.2Third-party liability for damage4.3Environmental liability4.4Cargo cover4.5Decontamination and removal costs4.6Limits and their adequacy4.7Common exclusions4.8Required prevention measures4.9Risk assessment by the insurer4.10Practice: designing an insurance programme
5.1Carrier emergency plan5.2Intervention cards and their use5.3Coordination with emergency services5.4Communication during an emergency5.5Accident waste management5.6Root cause investigation5.7Notification to authorities5.8Training and drills5.9Fleet safety indicators5.10Practice: an operator's emergency plan
6.1Choice of goods and route6.2Classification and applicable requirements6.3Analysis of accident scenarios6.4Prevention and operational plan6.5Design of the insurance programme6.6Emergency and response plan6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Training plan6.9Project report6.10Project defence
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 ALOHA (CAMEO), advanced Excel, QGIS, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real procedures for analysing accident scenarios involving chemical substances, ADR compliance audits and documentary emergency drills. Assessment is continuous 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 general framework for the transport of dangerous goods.
Apply classification, documentation and operational control requirements.
Analyse accident scenarios and their consequences from a safety perspective.
Structure liability, damage and environmental insurance cover.
Coordinate emergency response and communication with authorities.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of 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 comprises 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.
The course works with ALOHA (CAMEO), advanced Excel, QGIS and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM 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 credited towards the higher-level programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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