Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies Course
300-hour online course in radiation protection audit methodologies. 6 modules covering ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems), IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of sources) and advanced Excel (checklists). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies Course — studying from Malta
Malta has no nuclear power generation, and its nuclear engineering relevance lies mainly in radiation protection, safeguards awareness, medical and industrial radiation use, and regulatory oversight of radioactive materials. The Malta Radiation Protection Department and the Health Directorate oversee the use of radiation in hospitals, research and industry. Engineers may find roles in medical physics support, radiological monitoring and compliance. The sector is largely confined to applied and regulatory work rather than fuel cycle activity.
Fees for Malta: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a professional route in Malta for nuclear engineering, and is SEIUM's qualification recognised?
Malta does not operate nuclear power plants, so nuclear engineering careers there are limited, and roles are more likely in regulation, consultancy or international work. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant regulatory body, so verify this before enrolling.
What employment could this training lead to in Malta?
Given Malta has no nuclear power generation, local opportunities are few and would mostly sit within consultancy, international organisations or firms working abroad. Employers in these roles set their own qualification requirements, and a private online qualification may or may not be accepted. Reviewing job requirements and speaking with employers will show how the training would be viewed.
Can I study this from Malta without relocating, and how is the workload structured?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, so you do not need a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and fees are payable in instalments, with possible employer sponsorship.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the role of auditing in radiation protection programmes.
Plan an audit by defining scope, criteria and team.
Gather and evaluate evidence through interviews, observation and document review.
Classify findings and draft clear, traceable audit reports.
Monitor corrective actions and their effectiveness.
Adapt the methodology to specialised audits in different sectors.
Carry out a complete simulated audit of a radiation protection programme.
Who it's for
- Radiation protection auditor who wants to specialise in Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies.
- Head of a radiation protection service who wants to specialise in Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies.
- Quality technician in radioactive installations who wants to specialise in Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies.
- Inspector from a regulatory body who wants to specialise in Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies.
- Radiological compliance consultant who wants to specialise in Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies.
- Supervisor of radioactive installations who wants to specialise in Radiation Protection Audit Methodologies.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter nuclear power plants.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems)
- IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of sources)
- IAEA GSR Part 2 (leadership and management for safety)
- Royal Decree 1029/2022 (health protection against the risks of ionising radiation)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards)
- ISO/IEC 17021-1 (bodies providing audit and certification of management systems)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Purpose of auditing and what an audit is not1.2Types: internal, second-party and certification1.3Regulatory inspection versus voluntary audit1.4Audit principles and auditor conduct1.5Reference standards for auditing management systems1.6Regulatory framework that generates auditable requirements1.7Facility quality assurance programme1.8Competences required of the audit team1.9Independence, impartiality and conflicts of interest1.10Exercise: defining audit scope and criteria
2.1Risk-based annual audit programme2.2Definition of scope, criteria and objectives2.3Prior document review2.4Identification of processes and responsible persons2.5Preparation of the audit plan2.6Checklist and open questions2.7Logistics, access and security requirements2.8Opening meeting2.9Time and team management2.10Practice: drafting a complete plan
3.1Effective interview techniques3.2Direct observation of work3.3Records sampling and selection criteria3.4Verification of calibrations and dosimetry3.5Checking signage and zoning3.6Traceability of sources and inventories3.7Review of staff training and fitness3.8Evaluation of emergency plans3.9Recording evidence and field notes3.10Practice: auditing a process with real evidence
4.1Classification: non-conformity, observation and opportunity for improvement4.2Drafting a defensible finding4.3Relationship between evidence, requirement and non-compliance4.4Closing meeting and management of disagreements4.5Structure and tone of the audit report4.6Auditee's corrective action plan4.7Verification of closure and sufficient evidence4.8Escalation of recurring findings4.9Input to the management review4.10Practice: drafting findings from a case
5.1Industrial radioactive installations5.2Diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy5.3Research laboratories using isotopes5.4Industrial radiography and field work5.5Radon and naturally occurring radioactive material facilities5.6Transport of radioactive material5.7Physical protection and source control5.8Suppliers and external contractors5.9Remote auditing and distance document review5.10Practice: adapting the checklist to a sector
6.1Choice of installation to be audited6.2Analysis of the applicable regulatory framework6.3Audit program and plan6.4Own checklist6.5Simulation of evidence collection6.6FINDINGS CLASSIFIED AND JUSTIFIED6.7Complete audit report6.8MONITORING AND CLOSURE PLAN6.9Methodological memory6.10Defense of work
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (checklists), Microsoft Power BI, audit management software (for example, Isotools), Microsoft SharePoint, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real audit simulation procedures in radioactive installations, review of documentary evidence and drafting of findings reports. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the role of auditing in radiation protection programmes.
Plan an audit by defining scope, criteria and team.
Gather and evaluate evidence through interviews, observation and document review.
Classify findings and draft clear, traceable audit reports.
Monitor corrective actions and their effectiveness.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is 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 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 uses advanced Excel (checklists), Microsoft Power BI, audit management software (for example, Isotools) and Microsoft SharePoint. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed on a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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