Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Infrastructure for 2R
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Safe Infrastructure for 2R. 8 modules with UNE 135900:2017, UNE-EN 1317-2:2011 and Autodesk Civil 3D. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Infrastructure for 2R — studying from Malta
Malta has a strong culture of two-wheeled transport, with scooters and motorcycles widely used given the island's dense traffic and limited parking. This has created a steady market for dealerships, workshops and parts suppliers serving riders. Engineers interested in 2-wheelers can find roles in servicing, technical support and the importation of vehicles and components. Opportunities also arise in electric scooter and light mobility, which are gaining attention in urban policy discussions.
Fees for Malta: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Does a SEIUM qualification count for regulated vehicle engineering in Malta?
Vehicle type approval and homologation in Malta follow EU frameworks administered through the Transport Malta authority. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by any national body. Whether they are recognised for particular roles is decided by employers or the relevant body, so it is worth confirming before enrolling.
What career opportunities for 2-wheeler engineers exist in Malta?
Malta has a small market for motorcycles and two-wheelers, mainly through dealerships, importers, servicing and parts supply. Opportunities are limited compared with larger countries, so many professionals work in adjacent areas such as electronics or design. Employers decide how much value they place on a private online qualification, so direct conversations with them are advisable.
Is the programme workload manageable alongside work, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes, so choose according to the time you can commit. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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
Analyse the road factors that influence motorcyclist accident rates.
Apply safe alignment and geometric design criteria for two-wheeled vehicles.
Assess pavements and road markings from the point of view of grip.
Select containment systems with protection for motorcyclists.
Identify hazardous elements on verges and in signage.
Carry out safety audits and inspections of infrastructure.
Design safe urban solutions for motorcycles and micromobility.
Who it's for
- Road engineer wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Road safety auditor wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Road maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Traffic engineer wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Municipal mobility technician wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Infrastructure safety consultant wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join road administrations.
What you'll work with
- UNE 135900:2017
- UNE-EN 1317-2:2011
- CEN/TS 1317-8:2012
- Orden Circular 35/2014
- Directiva (UE) 2019/1936
- Real Decreto 345/2011
- Standard 3.1-IC Alignment (Orden FOM/273/2016)
- Standard 8.2-IC Road markings
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Motorcyclist accidents by road type1.2Motorcycle dynamics in bends1.3Pavement grip and friction1.4Visibility and perception1.5Run-off-road accidents and collisions1.6Biomechanics of impact against elements1.7Road factors in investigation1.8Mopeds and bicycles1.9Concept of the forgiving road1.10Practical case: motorcycle accident hotspot section
2.1Alignment Instruction 3.1-IC2.2Alignment consistency2.3Curves, superelevation and transitions2.4Sight distances2.5Junctions and roundabouts2.6Lanes and hard shoulders2.7Urban design for 2R2.8Traffic calming and effects on motorcycles2.9Access points and gradients2.10Practical: alignment audit of a mountain road
3.1Skid resistance3.2Road marking adhesion3.3Manhole covers and joints3.4Potholes and rutting3.5Loose chippings and contaminants3.6Repairs and crack sealing3.7Measurement with SCRIM and TRRL pendulum3.8Pavement maintenance3.9Setts and concrete in towns3.10Laboratory: skid resistance pendulum test
4.1Safety barriers and risk for motorcyclists4.2Continuous and discontinuous systems4.3Tests to UNE 1359004.4CEN/TS 1317-8 specification4.5Criteria of Orden Circular 35/20144.6Posts, terminals and transitions4.7Selection and installation4.8Inspection and replacement4.9Costs and prioritisation4.10Workshop: motorcyclist protection on a bend
5.1Safe sign supports5.2Directional signs on bends5.3Marker posts and delineators5.4Urban road lighting5.5Warning signage for motorcyclists5.6Gantries and rigid elements5.7Deformable and breakaway supports5.8Retroreflectivity of signs and delineators5.9Median elements5.10Practical case: inventory of obstacles on a section
6.1Requirements of Directive 2019/19366.2Safety impact assessment6.3Road safety audits6.4Periodic safety inspections6.5Network classification6.6iRAP star rating methodology6.7Accident hotspots6.8Low-cost measures6.9Cost-benefit analysis of interventions6.10Practical: iRAP rating of a section
7.1Cycle tracks and cycle lanes7.2Advanced stop zones for motorcycles7.3Safe motorcycle parking7.4Junctions for personal mobility devices (VMP)7.5Pavements of segregated lanes7.6Lighting and perception7.7Coexistence with pedestrians7.8Universal accessibility of the road network7.9Safe driving design7.10Practical case: redesign of an urban junction
8.1Section selection8.2Accident analysis8.3Field inspection8.4Risk assessment8.5Proposal of measures8.6Economic valuation of measures8.7Prioritisation of interventions8.8Monitoring plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, QGIS, iRAP ViDA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies are based on real road safety audit procedures for a mountain road section frequented by motorcyclists, selection of a motorcyclist protection system on a bend, and skid resistance testing of road markings. 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.
Analyse the road factors that influence motorcyclist accident rates.
Apply safe alignment and geometric design criteria for two-wheeled vehicles.
Assess pavements and road markings from the point of view of grip.
Select containment systems with protection for motorcyclists.
Identify hazardous elements on verges and in signage.
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 Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.
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, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with Autodesk Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, QGIS, iRAP ViDA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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