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Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Road Safety Interventions

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Road Safety Interventions. 8 modules covering ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems), Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Road Safety Interventions — studying from New Zealand

Health engineering in New Zealand covers medical devices, biomechanics, rehabilitation technology and occupational safety, with significant activity in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Medsafe regulator within the Ministry of Health oversees medical device approval, and the Accident Compensation Corporation plays a central role in workplace injury prevention and safety. Biomechanics research is supported by university groups and by the country's strong sports science community.

Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in New Zealand

  • Medsafe (New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority)
  • WorkSafe New Zealand
  • Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

Typical roles

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • Biomechanics Engineer
  • Occupational Safety Engineer

Questions from New Zealand

Will this qualification be recognised by Engineering New Zealand in New Zealand?

Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers here and runs the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for any purpose is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before relying on it for registration.

Would a biomechanics or wearables background help me find work in New Zealand?

Interest in wearables and workplace safety exists across New Zealand's health technology, rehabilitation, sport science and occupational health sectors. Whether an employer values a SEIUM qualifications depends on the employer's own assessment of your skills and experience. A portfolio of applied projects is often what carries the most weight in hiring decisions.

Can I study this while working full time in New Zealand?

Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere, including from home, and you do not need a student visa for that. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse occupational road accident rates and their causes using organisational data.

02

Implement a road safety management system in line with ISO 39001.

03

Assess the road risk of each position and of commuting and business journeys.

04

Identify the human factors that influence safe driving.

05

Make use of telematics and ADAS technologies in fleet management.

06

Design training and awareness actions in safe driving.

07

Draft and monitor a corporate road safety plan.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Occupational road safety technician looking to specialise in Corporate Road Safety Interventions.
  • Fleet management manager looking to specialise in Corporate Road Safety Interventions.
  • Senior technician in occupational risk prevention looking to specialise in Corporate Road Safety Interventions.
  • ISO 39001 systems auditor looking to specialise in Corporate Road Safety Interventions.
  • Safe mobility consultant looking to specialise in Corporate Road Safety Interventions.
  • Safe driving training coordinator looking to specialise in Corporate Road Safety Interventions.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter transport and logistics.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems)
  • Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Regulation (EC) 561/2006 (driving and rest times)
  • ISO 45001
  • Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Road Traffic and Road Safety Act)
  • Directive 2003/59/EC (initial qualification and periodic training of drivers, CPC)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (general vehicle safety)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Commuting and business journey accidents: definitions
  2. 1.2Occupational road accident statistics in Spain
  3. 1.3Human, vehicle, road and environmental factors
  4. 1.4Haddon Matrix applied to fleets
  5. 1.5Safe System approach and Vision Zero
  6. 1.6Direct and indirect costs of an accident
  7. 1.7Corporate liability and Law 31/1995
  8. 1.8Exposure profiles: sales staff, delivery drivers, technicians
  9. 1.9Reactive and proactive road safety indicators
  10. 1.10Case study: accident analysis for a fleet
  1. 2.1Requirements of ISO 39001
  2. 2.2Organisational context and interested parties
  3. 2.3Road safety policy and measurable objectives
  4. 2.4Road traffic safety performance factors (RTS)
  5. 2.5DGT mobility and road safety plans
  6. 2.6Integration with ISO 45001 and preventive management
  7. 2.7Coordination of activities with contractors and hauliers
  8. 2.8Internal audit and management review
  9. 2.9Certification and continuous improvement of the system
  10. 2.10Workshop: drafting a road safety policy
  1. 3.1Identification of journeys and work routes
  2. 3.2Methodologies for occupational road risk assessment
  3. 3.3Mobility surveys and driving habits
  4. 3.4Analysis of critical routes and black spots
  5. 3.5Risk exposure: mileage, schedules and weather
  6. 3.6Assessment of fatigue and driving hours
  7. 3.7Risks for two-wheelers and vans
  8. 3.8Road risk for pedestrians on industrial sites
  9. 3.9Risk prioritisation and preventive planning
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: road risk assessment of a sales role
  1. 4.1Distractions: mobile phones and on-board systems
  2. 4.2Fatigue, drowsiness and sleep disorders
  3. 4.3Alcohol, drugs and medication when driving
  4. 4.4Speed, risk perception and decision-making
  5. 4.5Stress, time pressure and aggressive driving
  6. 4.6Health surveillance and fitness to drive
  7. 4.7Novice and older drivers
  8. 4.8Safety culture and visible leadership
  9. 4.9Zero-tolerance policies and their implementation
  10. 4.10Workshop: designing a mobile phone use policy
  1. 5.1Vehicle selection based on Euro NCAP rating
  2. 5.2ADAS systems: emergency braking and lane keeping
  3. 5.3Preventive maintenance and safety inspections
  4. 5.4Telematics and driving style monitoring
  5. 5.5Digital tachograph and driving and rest times
  6. 5.6Alcohol interlocks and drowsiness detectors
  7. 5.7Stowage and load securing in vans
  8. 5.8Emergency equipment in the vehicle
  9. 5.9Data protection in fleet telematics
  10. 5.10Laboratory: analysis of driving telematics data
  1. 6.1Hierarchy of measures: eliminate, reduce, protect
  2. 6.2Reducing journeys: teleworking and videoconferencing
  3. 6.3Safe route and schedule planning
  4. 6.4Eco-driving and safe driving training
  5. 6.5Practical track and simulator courses
  6. 6.6Awareness campaigns and internal communication
  7. 6.7Incentives and recognition schemes
  8. 6.8Sustainable mobility: public transport and cycling
  9. 6.9Interventions with contractors and subcontractors
  10. 6.10Case study: intervention plan for a delivery company
  1. 7.1Reporting of road incidents and near misses
  2. 7.2Accident investigation using cause trees
  3. 7.3Basic accident reconstruction
  4. 7.4Key performance indicators and dashboards
  5. 7.5Benchmarking and sector comparison
  6. 7.6Evaluation of intervention effectiveness
  7. 7.7Cost-benefit analysis of measures
  8. 7.8Reporting results to management
  9. 7.9Lessons learned and feedback
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: investigation of a business journey accident
  1. 8.1Selection of the company and scope of the plan
  2. 8.2Initial mobility diagnosis
  3. 8.3Risk assessment of exposed groups
  4. 8.4Definition of objectives and indicators
  5. 8.5Design of technical and organisational measures
  6. 8.6Training and awareness programme
  7. 8.7Implementation schedule and budget
  8. 8.8Monitoring and review system
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, Power BI, Geotab (fleet telematics), QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work draws on real procedures from road safety audits of fleets, analysis of driving telematics data, and investigation of accidents on commuting and business journeys. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the company and scope of the plan

Analyse occupational road accident rates and their causes using organisational data.

Initial mobility diagnosis

Implement a road safety management system in line with ISO 39001.

Risk assessment of exposed groups

Assess the road risk of each position and of commuting and business journeys.

Definition of objectives and indicators

Identify the human factors that influence safe driving.

Design of technical and organisational measures

Make use of telematics and ADAS technologies in fleet management.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Occupational road safety technicianFleet management managerSenior technician in occupational risk preventionISO 39001 systems auditorSafe mobility consultantSafe driving training coordinator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not 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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses Advanced Excel, Power BI, Geotab (fleet telematics) and QGIS. 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 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 can be recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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