Diploma in Pest Management and Conservation Cleaning
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in pest management and conservation cleaning for collections, structured in 8 modules covering biodeterioration, integrated pest management, disinfestation treatments, mould and humidity control, cleaning by material, health and safety, with EN 16790, Regulation (EU) 528/2012 and EN 15757, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Pest Management and Conservation Cleaning — studying from Singapore
Singapore's restoration and classic vehicle community is small but active, centred on vintage cars, motorcycles and collectable machinery. Restoration work demands skills in mechanical repair, fabrication and historic materials, often sourced regionally. Vehicle registration and modification are governed by the Land Transport Authority, which applies particular rules to older vehicles. Employers include specialist workshops, collectors' garages and vehicle import and export businesses.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,840 (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. Restoration work in Singapore is generally judged on craftsmanship and reputation rather than a single licensing body, and Professional Engineer registration 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's classic vehicle market is relatively small, so opportunities are likely to be limited to specialist workshops, collectors, dealers or independent consultancy. An online qualification may help you structure your technical knowledge but does not guarantee work. Clients and employers usually rely heavily on hands-on track record.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The programme is fully online and in English, so you can study from home in Singapore with no student visa needed. Workload varies from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan around your schedule. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though this is less common for self-employed or small workshop owners.
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 agents of biodeterioration in collections.
Implement integrated pest management.
Apply disinfestation treatments that are safe for materials.
Control mould and humidity.
Design conservation cleaning protocols.
Clean each material using the appropriate method.
Work safely and with sustainable criteria.
Who it's for
- Preventive conservation technicians.
- Integrated pest management officers.
- Collection cleaning technicians.
- Museum curators and conservators.
- Collection store managers.
- Museum maintenance technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the museum sector.
What you'll work with
- EN 16790 (integrated pest management for cultural heritage)
- Regulation (EU) 528/2012 (biocidal products)
- EN 15757 (temperature and humidity specifications for collections)
- EN 16893 (buildings for storage and use of heritage collections)
- EN 15898 (main general terms in conservation of cultural property)
- Royal Decree 664/1997 (protection of workers against biological agents)
- Microsoft Excel
- Hanwell EMS
- Power BI
- CollectiveAccess
8 modules
1.1Wood-boring and textile insects1.2Clothes moths, dermestid beetles and woodworm1.3Rodents and birds1.4Fungi and mould1.5Bacteria and biofilms1.6Vulnerable materials in vehicles1.7Conditions that favour pests1.8Characteristic damage1.9Species identification1.10Workshop: identifying insect damage in upholstery
2.1Principles of integrated pest management2.2The EN 16790 standard2.3Prevention and exclusion2.4Inspection and monitoring2.5Sticky and pheromone traps2.6Recording catches2.7Action thresholds2.8Staff responsibilities2.9Programme review2.10Practical exercise: design of a trap monitoring plan
3.1Anoxic treatments3.2Freezing treatments3.3Controlled heat treatments3.4Carbon dioxide atmospheres3.5Biocides and their risk to materials3.6Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/20123.7Quarantine of new acquisitions3.8Verifying effectiveness3.9Treatment documentation3.10Case study: anoxic treatment of a seat with woodworm
4.1Conditions for mould growth4.2Relative humidity and cold spots4.3Detection and sampling4.4Health risks4.5Cleaning affected surfaces4.6Protective equipment4.7Dehumidification4.8Ventilation of spaces4.9Preventing recurrence4.10Lab: surface moisture measurement and diagnosis
5.1Dust and dirt as agents of deterioration5.2Preventive versus remedial cleaning5.3Preliminary tests and minimal intervention5.4Neutral cleaning materials5.5HEPA-filtered vacuuming5.6Brushes, microfibre cloths and sponges5.7Cleaning schedules5.8Cleaning records5.9Staff training5.10Practical exercise: cleaning protocol for an exhibition gallery
6.1Original paints and varnishes6.2Chrome- and nickel-plated metals6.3Aluminium and brass6.4Leather and upholstery6.5Textiles and soft tops6.6Rubber and plastics6.7Glass and headlamps6.8Interior woodwork6.9Engines and engine bays6.10Workshop: cleaning a dashboard made of mixed materials
7.1Chemical product risks7.2Safety data sheets7.3Personal protective equipment7.4Workspace ventilation7.5Cleaning waste7.6Low-impact products7.7Biological risks from pests and mould7.8Training and protocols7.9Internal audits7.10Case study: risk assessment of a store
8.1Description of the space and the collection8.2Biological risk assessment8.3Integrated pest management plan8.4Treatment protocol8.5Humidity control plan8.6Cleaning protocol by material8.7Training plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Hanwell EMS, Power BI and CollectiveAccess, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for pest monitoring with traps in stores, anoxic treatment of affected objects and conservation cleaning by material type. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 16790, Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012, EN 15757, EN 16893, EN 15898, Royal Decree 664/1997 on biological agents.
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 Microsoft Excel, Hanwell EMS, Power BI and CollectiveAccess, 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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