Diploma in Loading/Unloading Procedures and Risks
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in loading/unloading procedures and risks. 8 modules covering hazards, the legal prevention framework, lifting equipment, load securing to EN 12195-1, safe operating procedures, special goods and emergency management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Loading/Unloading Procedures and Risks — studying from New Zealand
Vehicle restoration and classic engine work in New Zealand is supported by an active enthusiast community and a well-established network of specialist workshops, particularly around the main centres. Historic vehicle registration and compliance fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand promotes preservation of historic vehicles. Restoration professionals often combine fabrication, engineering and heritage conservation skills.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$3,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Is restoration engineering recognised by a professional body in New Zealand?
There is no specific statutory register for classic vehicle or heritage restoration engineers in New Zealand. Heritage matters can involve Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and vehicle roadworthiness is governed by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their value depends on the employer or client.
Where do classic restoration specialists work in New Zealand?
Work is found in independent restoration workshops, classic car dealers, museums, and specialist fabrication businesses, many clustered around the main centres. Clients and employers usually judge by workmanship and a portfolio of completed restorations. A private qualification may complement that evidence but is rarely a deciding factor on its own.
Can I study this while running or working in a workshop here?
Yes. The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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
Identify the risks involved in loading and unloading operations.
Apply the legal framework for occupational risk prevention.
Use lifting and handling equipment safely.
Calculate load securing in line with European standards.
Draft safe operating procedures.
Manage special goods and dock emergencies.
Implement a continuous safety improvement system.
Who it's for
- Occupational health and safety technicians looking to specialise in loading and unloading operations.
- Warehouse managers responsible for dock safety.
- Logistics operations coordinators.
- Transport safety managers.
- Forklift operator trainers wanting a deeper technical grounding.
- Logistics safety auditors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter logistics and warehousing.
What you'll work with
- Law 31/1995 (Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act)
- Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
- Royal Decree 487/1997 (manual handling of loads)
- UNE-EN 12195-1 (load securing on road vehicles)
- Royal Decree 485/1997 (safety signage)
- Royal Decree 171/2004 (coordination of business activities)
- ADR Agreement (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- Prevencionar
- Gextor PRL
- TapCalc load-securing calculator
- Microsoft Excel
- SafetyCulture iAuditor
8 modules
1.1Typical accidents in loading operations1.2Trapping and crushing1.3Falls from platforms and ramps1.4Tipping and shifting of loads1.5Ergonomic risks and manual handling1.6Risks at docks and manoeuvring areas1.7Human factors and operational time pressure1.8Accident investigation in logistics1.9Risk assessment of the operation1.10Case study: analysis of a trapping incident on a ramp
2.1Occupational Risk Prevention Act2.2Regulation on Prevention Services2.3Coordination of business activities2.4Work equipment and Royal Decree 1215/19972.5Manual handling of loads2.6Health and safety signage2.7Personal protective equipment2.8Responsibilities of the consignor and the carrier2.9Training and information for workers2.10Workshop: risk assessment of a loading dock
3.1Forklift trucks and their safe operation3.2Vehicle lifting platforms3.3Ramps, dock bridges and levellers3.4Winches and cables3.5Cranes and hoists3.6Maintenance and statutory inspections3.7Rated capacities and load charts3.8Lifting accessories: slings and shackles3.9Inspection records3.10Practical: pre-use inspection of a forklift truck
4.1Physical principles of load securing4.2Direct and friction securing methods4.3Calculation according to EN 12195-14.4Load distribution across axles4.5Securing devices and their marking4.6Roadside inspection and penalties4.7Special loads and vehicles4.8Container stowage4.9Stowage documentation4.10Workshop: lashing calculation for a mixed load
5.1Work instructions for loading and unloading5.2Communication between driver and dock5.3Wheel chocking and vehicle restraint5.4Standardised signals and hand gestures5.5Working in adverse weather conditions5.6Lighting and housekeeping of the area5.7Equipment lockout5.8Permits to work5.9Supervision and preventive observations5.10Practical: drafting an unloading procedure
6.1Introduction to dangerous goods in loading6.2Vehicles with fuel and batteries6.3Oversized and heavy loads6.4Fragile and high-value goods6.5Refrigerated loads and temperature control6.6Spill management6.7Special signage and documentation6.8Specific staff training6.9Dock emergency plans6.10Case study: unloading damaged electric vehicles
7.1Emergency plan for the logistics centre7.2First aid in trapping incidents7.3Incident investigation and root causes7.4Safety indicators7.5Internal safety audits7.6Preventive culture and leadership7.7Ongoing training for dock staff7.8Behavioural safety observations7.9Continuous improvement of procedures7.10Workshop: incident investigation with a cause tree
8.1Description of the facility and operations8.2Hazard identification and risk assessment8.3Selection of equipment and measures8.4Operating procedures and task sheets8.5Training plan8.6Emergency plan8.7Indicators and audit8.8Implementation budget8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Prevencionar, Gextor PRL, TapCalc load-securing calculator, Microsoft Excel and SafetyCulture iAuditor, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures from forklift and dock inspections, load-securing calculations and emergency drills in logistics centres. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Law 31/1995, Royal Decree 1215/1997, Royal Decree 487/1997, UNE-EN 12195-1, Royal Decree 485/1997, Royal Decree 171/2004, ADR Agreement.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Prevencionar, Gextor PRL, TapCalc load-securing calculator, Microsoft Excel, SafetyCulture iAuditor, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), plus English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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