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Postgraduate Diploma in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators. 8 modules covering ISO 45001 (OH&S management systems), ISO 14001 (environmental management systems) and Power BI. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

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

Postgraduate Diploma in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators — 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

Explain the high-level structure of ISO 45001 and its integration with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

02

Plan the system by identifying hazards, risks, opportunities and legal requirements.

03

Establish operational controls, change management and emergency preparedness.

04

Define proactive and reactive health and safety indicators.

05

Integrate environmental indicators into an HSE dashboard.

06

Investigate incidents and apply effective corrective actions.

07

Design an OH&S management system with its indicators for an organisation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • HSE management systems manager wishing to specialise in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators.
  • Occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators.
  • ISO 45001 auditor wishing to specialise in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators.
  • Environmental manager wishing to specialise in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators.
  • HSE indicators analyst wishing to specialise in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators.
  • Integrated systems consultant wishing to specialise in ISO 45001 Management Systems and HSE Indicators.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 45001 (OH&S management systems)
  • ISO 14001 (environmental management systems)
  • ISO 9001
  • Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Royal Decree 39/1997 (Regulation on Prevention Services)
  • ISO 14031 (environmental performance evaluation)
  • Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 (EMAS)
  • GRI 403 (occupational health and safety)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Evolution from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
  2. 1.2High-level structure
  3. 1.3Organisational context
  4. 1.4Leadership and worker participation
  5. 1.5Integration with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
  6. 1.6Law 31/1995 and the Prevention Services Regulation
  7. 1.7Preventive organisation models
  8. 1.8Benefits and costs of certification
  9. 1.9Certification process
  10. 1.10Case study: gap analysis against ISO 45001
  1. 2.1Hazard identification
  2. 2.2Risk and opportunity assessment
  3. 2.3INSST general assessment methods
  4. 2.4Legal and other requirements
  5. 2.5OH&S objectives
  6. 2.6Change management
  7. 2.7Hierarchy of controls
  8. 2.8Psychosocial risks under ISO 45003
  9. 2.9Contractors and coordination of activities
  10. 2.10Workshop: risk matrix for a plant
  1. 3.1Operational risk control
  2. 3.2Work permits
  3. 3.3Lockout and tagging
  4. 3.4Purchasing and procurement
  5. 3.5Emergency preparedness
  6. 3.6Training and competence
  7. 3.7Internal and external communication
  8. 3.8Documented information of the system
  9. 3.9Personal protective equipment
  10. 3.10Practice: confined space work procedure
  1. 4.1Reactive and proactive indicators
  2. 4.2Frequency, severity and incidence rates
  3. 4.3TRIR and LTIF
  4. 4.4Bird's pyramid and its criticisms
  5. 4.5Process safety indicators API RP 754
  6. 4.6Culture and leadership indicators
  7. 4.7Preventive safety observations
  8. 4.8Absenteeism and occupational health
  9. 4.9Designing SMART KPIs
  10. 4.10Practice: calculating and analysing accident rates
  1. 5.1Significant environmental aspects
  2. 5.2Indicators for emissions, waste and water
  3. 5.3Carbon footprint according to the GHG Protocol
  4. 5.4ESRS E1 and S1 indicators
  5. 5.5Integrated HSE dashboards
  6. 5.6Normalisation of indicators across plants
  7. 5.7Sector benchmarking of indicators
  8. 5.8Visualisation in Power BI
  9. 5.9HSE data quality
  10. 5.10Laboratory: multi-site HSE dashboard
  1. 6.1Notification and recording
  2. 6.2Cause tree method
  3. 6.3ICAM and Tripod Beta analysis
  4. 6.4Human and organisational factors
  5. 6.5Corrective actions and effectiveness
  6. 6.6Dissemination of lessons learned
  7. 6.7Reporting to the labour authority
  8. 6.8Managing near misses
  9. 6.9Just culture in investigation
  10. 6.10Case study: investigating an entrapment
  1. 7.1Monitoring and measurement
  2. 7.2Internal audit under ISO 19011
  3. 7.3Management review
  4. 7.4Nonconformities and corrective actions
  5. 7.5Continual improvement of the system
  6. 7.6Legal compliance audit of prevention
  7. 7.7Culture maturity using the Hudson scale
  8. 7.8Behaviour-based safety programmes
  9. 7.9Digitalisation of the system
  10. 7.10Workshop: internal audit programme
  1. 8.1Initial organisational diagnosis
  2. 8.2Policy and objectives
  3. 8.3Risk assessment
  4. 8.4Key operating procedures
  5. 8.5Indicator system
  6. 8.6Audit plan
  7. 8.7Certification roadmap
  8. 8.8Implementation budget
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Power BI, advanced Excel, Intelex, Sphera, Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals are based on real procedures for internal audits of OH&S management systems, construction of HSE dashboards, and incident investigation with root cause analysis. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored: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:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Initial organisational diagnosis

Explain the high-level structure of ISO 45001 and its integration with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Policy and objectives

Plan the system by identifying hazards, risks, opportunities and legal requirements.

Risk assessment

Establish operational controls, change management and emergency preparedness.

Key operating procedures

Define proactive and reactive health and safety indicators.

Indicator system

Integrate environmental indicators into an HSE dashboard.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

HSE management systems managerOccupational risk prevention technicianISO 45001 auditorEnvironmental managerHSE indicators analystIntegrated systems consultant
Admissions & scholarships

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 level to follow technical standards reading.

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 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses Power BI, advanced Excel, Intelex, Sphera and Minitab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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