Postgraduate Diploma in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans. 8 modules covering the PBIP/ISPS Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ArcGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans — studying from Singapore
Singapore is one of the world's busiest ports and a major centre for marine and offshore engineering, including ship repair, shipbuilding for specialised vessels and offshore platform services. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulates shipping, port operations and marine safety. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and vessel design. Employers include shipyards and offshore engineering firms clustered in the Tuas and Benoi areas.
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's maritime and offshore sectors are regulated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and engineers may seek Professional Engineer status through the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification rests with employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore is a major maritime and offshore hub, with shipyards, offshore engineering firms and marine service providers. A naval or offshore engineering programme may support technical roles, but it does not guarantee employment. Employers will typically look at certifications, sea or project experience and your final project to judge your suitability.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
Because the course is fully online and in English, you can study from Singapore without relocating, and no student visa is needed for online study. Plan for the hours involved: 300 hours for a specialist course up to 1,900 hours for a master's. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so raise it with your company's training team.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the international and European framework for port protection.
Carry out a protection assessment of a port facility.
Draft a protection plan in accordance with the PBIP Code.
Select security technologies suited to the risk.
Integrate cyber protection into port security management.
Apply the protection requirements for critical infrastructure.
Establish monitoring and improvement mechanisms for the plan.
Who it's for
- Port facility security officer (PFSO) who wants to specialise in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans.
- Port security consultant who wants to specialise in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans.
- Critical infrastructure security manager who wants to specialise in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans.
- Protection risk analyst who wants to specialise in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans.
- Port cybersecurity specialist who wants to specialise in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans.
- Port authority technician who wants to specialise in Evaluation of Facilities and Security Plans.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- PBIP/ISPS Code
- SOLAS Chapter XI-2
- Regulation (EC) 725/2004 (protection of ships and port facilities)
- Directive 2005/65/EC (port security)
- Royal Decree 1617/2007 (port protection and maritime transport)
- Law 8/2011 (critical infrastructure protection)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1PBIP/ISPS Code: Parts A and B1.2Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention1.3Regulation EC 725/2004 and Directive 2005/65/EC1.4Security Levels 1, 2 and 31.5Functions of the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)1.6Competent Authorities and State Ports1.7Ship–port interface1.8Maritime Security Declaration1.9Threats to Maritime Transport1.10Practical Case: Stakeholder map of a Port's Security Actors
2.1Assessment methodology (EPIP/PFSA)2.2Identification of critical assets and infrastructure2.3Threat analysis and scenarios2.4Vulnerability assessment2.5Risk assessment: probability and consequences2.6On-site inspection and surveys2.7Facility boundaries and perimeters2.8Dependencies and essential services2.9Assessment report and confidentiality2.10Workshop: vulnerability assessment of a container terminal
3.1Structure of the plan (PPIP/PFSP)3.2Measures by security level3.3Access control for persons and vehicles3.4Restricted areas and their signage3.5Cargo and stores handling3.6Perimeter and waterside surveillance3.7Security communications3.8Incident response procedures3.9Approval and review of the plan3.10Practice: level 2 measures for a passenger terminal
4.1CCTV and video analytics4.2Perimeter detection and intrusion4.3Access control and credentials4.4Baggage and vehicle screening4.5Container scanners4.6Maritime surveillance systems and coastal radar4.7Drones and counter-drones in ports4.8Integration in control centres4.9Selection criteria and technical specifications4.10Practical case: design of an access control system
5.1Cyber threats in ports5.2Port community systems and TOS5.3NIS2 Directive in the port sector5.4ENISA port cybersecurity guide5.5OT and IT network segmentation5.6Cyber risk assessment5.7Cyber incident response5.8Digital supply chain5.9Integrating cyber into the PPIP5.10Practical: cyber risk analysis of a TOS
6.1Law 8/2011 on critical infrastructure6.2Operator security plans6.3Specific protection plans6.4Directive (EU) 2022/2557 on resilience6.5Coordination with security forces6.6Protection of energy terminals6.7Dangerous goods and their protection6.8Stowaways and irregular migration6.9Protection against unlawful acts at sea6.10Practical case: protection plan for an LNG terminal
7.1Protection performance indicators7.2Incident and breach logs7.3Plan review following incidents7.4European Commission inspections7.5Internal audits7.6Management of non-conformities7.7Verification exercises7.8Communication with the authority7.9Continuous improvement7.10Workshop: protection indicator dashboard
8.1Description of the facility8.2Asset identification8.3Threat analysis8.4Vulnerability assessment8.5Protection measures by level8.6Proposed technologies8.7Procedures and organisation8.8Review plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ArcGIS, BowTieXP, Microsoft Excel advanced, Genetec Security Center, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for port facility security assessments, security plan audits, and physical and cyber vulnerability analyses. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the international and European framework for port protection.
Carry out a protection assessment of a port facility.
Draft a protection plan in accordance with the PBIP Code.
Select security technologies suited to the risk.
Integrate cyber protection into port security management.
Where this takes you
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses ArcGIS, BowTieXP, Microsoft Excel advanced, Genetec Security Center. 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 integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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