Course in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining
Online 300-hour course in regulation of robotic equipment in demining. 6 modules covering IMAS 09.50 (mechanical demining), CWA 15044 (testing and evaluation of demining machines) and ROS 2. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining — studying from Malta
Malta's defence sector is comparatively small, reflecting the country's neutrality and modest armed forces. Activity centres on the Armed Forces of Malta, maritime surveillance, border security and the associated technical support. Engineering roles are mostly found in equipment maintenance, communications, infrastructure and government procurement rather than large-scale defence manufacturing. Professionals may find opportunities through public service and contractors supplying the armed forces and related agencies, where reliability and compliance with national procurement rules are important.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate defence and military engineering work in Malta?
Malta's Armed Forces and the Ministry responsible for defence oversee military engineering and procurement. General engineering practice is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Export and dual-use controls follow EU and national rules. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so any recognition depends on employers or the relevant authority.
What career paths exist in Malta for land systems and defence engineering?
Opportunities in Malta are limited and mostly within government, the Armed Forces and their suppliers, with more substantial defence industry work typically found abroad. Many roles require security clearance and specific experience. A private qualification can support your profile, but you should expect employers to focus on experience and clearance eligibility.
How do I study this from Malta, and what should I consider about workload and funding?
The programme is delivered fully online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a visa to study from home in Malta. Durations range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan time alongside any work commitments. Ask about instalment payments and whether employer sponsorship is available.
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
Describe the role of machinery in humanitarian demining.
Interpret the technical and safety requirements of the IMAS standards.
Plan acceptance and accreditation tests for equipment.
Integrate robotic equipment into standard operating procedures.
Assess machinery risks in accordance with safety regulations.
Analyse procurement and the lifecycle management of equipment.
Prepare a plan for introducing a robotic device into a humanitarian programme.
Who it's for
- Field robotics engineer looking to specialise in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining.
- Mine action technician looking to specialise in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining.
- Machinery safety engineer looking to specialise in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining.
- Equipment testing and accreditation manager looking to specialise in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining.
- Quality manager in humanitarian programmes looking to specialise in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining.
- Equipment procurement consultant looking to specialise in Regulation of Robotic Equipment in Demining.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter humanitarian action.
What you'll work with
- IMAS 09.50 (mechanical demining)
- CWA 15044 (testing and evaluation of demining machines)
- IMAS 09.10 (clearance requirements)
- IMAS 10.10 (safety and health in mine action)
- ISO 12100 (safety of machinery)
- Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery)
- Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines (Ottawa, 1997)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Role of machinery in mine action1.2Ground preparation, area reduction and support1.3What a machine cannot do on its own1.4Types: brush cutters, sieving machines and armoured excavators1.5Robots and remotely operated systems1.6Unmanned platforms for ground survey1.7Applicable international mine action standards1.8Key European technical agreements1.9Sector vocabulary1.10Exercise: matching machines to tasks
2.1Operator and cab protection2.2Structural strength and vehicle armouring2.3Visibility and observation systems2.4Remote operation and link range2.5Behaviour on loss of link2.6Reliability and availability in the field2.7Field maintenance and spare parts2.8Transport and mobility to the area2.9Manufacturer's technical documentation2.10Practice: requirements specification for a machine
3.1Factory acceptance testing3.2Site acceptance testing3.3Internationally recognised test protocols3.4Measuring performance and working depth3.5Tests on different soil types3.6Accreditation of the machine for a specific task3.7Declared limitations and their documentation3.8Re-accreditation after modifications3.9Test report and its traceability3.10Practice: designing a test protocol
4.1Operator standard operating procedures4.2Combining machine, dog and manual deminer4.3Quality control of the treated area4.4Post-task sampling and verification4.5Task recording and traceability4.6Handling of recovered material4.7Safety zones and access control4.8Medical and evacuation plan4.9Operator training and accreditation4.10Practice: drafting an operating procedure
5.1National authority and approval of equipment5.2Donor requirements and accountability5.3Machinery procurement and key clauses5.4Import and customs regime for the equipment5.5Export control applicable to the equipment5.6Insurance and liability5.7Cost indicators per square metre5.8Sustainability and local capacity building5.9Decommissioning and transfer of the equipment5.10Practice: cost-benefit analysis of a machine
6.1Choice of context and type of terrain6.2Analysis of the task and the alternatives6.3Justified selection of machinery6.4Technical requirements6.5Testing and Accreditation Protocol6.6Integrated operating procedure6.7TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE PLAN6.8Economic and sustainability analysis6.9Technical memory6.10Defense of work
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: learners 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 ROS 2, Gazebo, SolidWorks, IMSMA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for machinery acceptance testing, machinery risk assessment and analysis of standard operating procedures. 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.
Describe the role of machinery in humanitarian demining.
Interpret the technical and safety requirements of the IMAS standards.
Plan acceptance and accreditation tests for equipment.
Integrate robotic equipment into standard operating procedures.
Assess machinery risks in accordance with safety regulations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 a week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with ROS 2, Gazebo, SolidWorks, IMSMA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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