Diploma in Materials Management during D&D
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in materials management during decommissioning and dismantling (D&D), structured in 8 modules covering decommissioning materials, characterisation, management routes, clearance, logistics and storage, minimisation and circular economy, and traceability systems, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Materials Management during D&D — studying from Singapore
Singapore has no nuclear power plants, and nuclear activity is limited to research, radiation safety and the use of radioisotopes in industry and healthcare. The National Environment Agency regulates radiation protection and the use of radioactive materials. Engineers with nuclear skills in Singapore typically work on radiation safety, nuclear instrumentation or regional advisory and monitoring roles, rather than on fuel cycle operations. Demand is linked to medical, research and industrial applications.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,280 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Singapore has no operating nuclear power plants, and nuclear-related activities are overseen by the National Environment Agency and other agencies. Professional Engineer status is handled by the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore has no domestic nuclear power industry, so opportunities in this field are limited and mostly linked to regional energy projects, research, radiation safety, or international employers. An online private qualification may support general knowledge but does not guarantee a role. Employers will weigh relevant experience and licensing highly.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from Singapore while working, with no student visa needed. The workload is substantial, so be realistic about hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though you should confirm whether your employer funds training in this specialised area.
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 materials generated during decommissioning.
Plan the characterisation of materials.
Define materials management routes.
Apply clearance procedures.
Plan materials logistics.
Apply minimisation and circular economy principles.
Manage the traceability of materials.
Who it's for
- Materials management technicians
- Radiological characterisation technicians
- Waste managers
- Decommissioning logistics managers
- Quality technicians
- Radiation protection technicians
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear decommissioning
What you'll work with
- IAEA GSR Part 6 (general safety requirements for decommissioning of facilities)
- IAEA RS-G-1.7 (concepts of exclusion, exemption and clearance)
- Order ECO/1449/2003 (Spanish clearance of solid materials with low radioactive content)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (EU basic safety standards for radiation protection)
- Act 7/2022 (Spanish law on waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy)
- Royal Decree 102/2014 (Spanish regulation on spent fuel and radioactive waste management)
- ISO 11929 (characteristic limits for measurements of ionising radiation)
- ISOCS/LabSOCS
- Microsoft Excel
- Materials management systems
- MicroShield
8 modules
1.1Materials inventory of a nuclear power plant1.2Activated and contaminated materials1.3Conventional non-radioactive materials1.4Concrete and structures1.5Metals and components1.6Non-radioactive hazardous materials1.7Asbestos and other contaminants1.8Typical mass balance1.9Influence of the strategy1.10Case study: materials inventory of an auxiliary building
2.1Characterisation planning2.2Sampling of materials2.3Measurement of surface contamination2.4Measurement of bulk materials2.5Activation calculation2.6Scaling factors2.7Preliminary classification of materials2.8Materials databases2.9Treatment of uncertainties2.10Practical exercise: characterisation plan for a system
3.1Materials decision tree3.2Unconditional clearance of materials3.3Conditional clearance with restricted use3.4Recycling within nuclear facilities3.5Metal melting3.6Management as radioactive waste3.7Conventional waste management3.8Hazardous waste management3.9Route optimisation3.10Workshop: decision tree for a batch of metals
4.1Regulatory framework for clearance4.2Generic clearance levels4.3Specific clearance levels4.4Measurement procedures4.5Measurement equipment for clearance4.6Quality assurance4.7Batch traceability4.8Clearance audits4.9Experience in Spain4.10Laboratory: measuring a batch for clearance
5.1Materials logistics planning5.2Buffer storage areas5.3Containers and packaging5.4Material flow on site5.5Inventory control5.6Waste transport5.7Capacity of receiving facilities5.8Interface management5.9Flow indicators5.10Practical exercise: design of a materials transit area
6.1The waste hierarchy6.2Minimisation at source6.3Segregation of materials6.4Reuse of equipment6.5Recycling of metals and concrete6.6Volume reduction6.7Economic benefits of minimisation6.8Environmental benefits of recycling6.9Circularity indicators6.10Case study: minimisation plan for a project
7.1Materials tracking systems7.2Labelling and traceability7.3Integration with characterisation7.4Document management of the process7.5Records requirements7.6Reports to the regulator7.7Quality management systems7.8Internal traceability audits7.9Lessons-learned register7.10Workshop: requirements for a traceability system
8.1Selection of the study area8.2Materials inventory8.3Characterisation of the materials8.4Definition of management routes8.5Preparation of the logistics plan8.6Minimisation plan8.7Conclusions of the study8.8Management recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits alongside your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. You work with ISOCS/LabSOCS, Microsoft Excel, materials management systems and MicroShield in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for bulk materials characterisation, clearance measurements and traceability audits. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: IAEA GSR Part 6, IAEA RS-G-1.7, Order ECO/1449/2003 on clearance, Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom, Spanish Act 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils, Royal Decree 102/2014, ISO 11929.
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 ISOCS/LabSOCS, Microsoft Excel, materials management systems and MicroShield, 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), a computer able to run the software and 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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