Course in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials
Online 300-hour course in regulation of the transport of radioactive materials. 6 modules covering the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (SSR-6 Rev. 1), the ADR Agreement, Class 7 and MicroShield. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £373 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the obligations of the usual consignors of radioactive material.
Classify consignments and select the package type according to SSR-6.
Calculate the transport index and verify the dose rate limits.
Apply the labelling, marking and modal documentation requirements.
Plan routes and physical protection measures for transport.
Manage incidents and inspections in accordance with the regulations.
Develop a complete procedure for the consignment of radioactive material.
Who it's for
- Safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods who wants to specialise in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials.
- Radiation protection technician who wants to specialise in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials.
- Person responsible for radioactive consignments who wants to specialise in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials.
- Transport inspector for radioactive materials who wants to specialise in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials.
- Supervisor of radioactive facilities who wants to specialise in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials.
- Nuclear logistics manager who wants to specialise in Regulation of the Transport of Radioactive Materials.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy.
What you'll work with
- IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (SSR-6 Rev. 1)
- ADR Agreement, Class 7
- IMDG Code, Class 7
- ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc 9284)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (radiation protection)
- Directive 2006/117/Euratom (transfrontier shipments of radioactive waste)
- Royal Decree 1308/2011 (physical protection of nuclear facilities and materials)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Sectors consigning radioactive material: medicine, industry and research1.2Radiopharmaceuticals and their short-lived logistics1.3Sources for gamma radiography and gauges1.4Waste and material for management1.5Consignor's responsibilities towards the carrier1.6Competent authorities and approvals1.7International framework and its transposition by mode1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Where to consult the current version of the standard1.10Exercise: identify the obligations of three consignors
2.1Determination of activity and content2.2Activity limits and package types2.3Excepted packages and their correct use2.4Industrial and Type A packages2.5Low specific activity material2.6Inner packaging, absorbents and cushioning2.7Marking, labelling and categories2.8Transport index and its calculation2.9Transport document and declaration2.10Practice: prepare a complete consignment
3.1Measurement of dose rate at the surface and at one metre3.2Verification of surface contamination3.3Required instrumentation and its verification3.4Recording of measurements and their retention3.5Criteria for rejecting a consignment3.6Checks on receipt3.7Return of empty packaging3.8Dosimetry of personnel involved3.9Radiation protection programme for transport3.10Practice: control sheet for a consignment
4.1Vehicle requirements and signage4.2Stowage, securing and segregation of the load4.3Training of the driver and the safety adviser4.4Route and stop planning4.5Physical protection of the consignment4.6Protection of sensitive information4.7Deliveries to hospitals and construction sites4.8Air transport and additional requirements4.9Sea and inland waterway transport4.10Practice: operational plan for a route
5.1Types of incident and their classification5.2Immediate action and cordoning off5.3Notification to the authority and emergency services5.4Intervention cards and their use5.5Subsequent investigation and causes5.6Administrative inspection and common findings5.7Penalty regime5.8Audit of the transport programme5.9Periodic staff training5.10Practice: incident drill during distribution
6.1Choice of consignor and its consignment catalogue6.2Classification of usual consignments6.3Preparation and control procedures6.4Radiation protection programme6.5Operational and route plan6.6Emergency plan and intervention cards6.7Training and audit plan6.8Standard documentation for the consignment6.9Programme report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MicroShield, RADTRAN, advanced Excel, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied on real procedures for calculating transport index and shielding, radiological checks of packages, and incident drills in transport. 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.
Identify the obligations of the usual consignors of radioactive material.
Classify consignments and select the package type according to SSR-6.
Calculate the transport index and verify the dose rate limits.
Apply the labelling, marking and modal documentation requirements.
Plan routes and physical protection measures for transport.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with MicroShield, RADTRAN, advanced Excel, 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 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 are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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