Diploma in Hygienic Design and CIP/SIP
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in hygienic design and CIP/SIP: 8 modules covering hygienic design principles, materials and finishes, equipment design, CIP and SIP systems, cleaning automation and cleaning validation under EN 1672-2:2020, ISO 14159:2002 and EHEDG Doc. 8, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Hygienic Design and CIP/SIP — studying from the United Kingdom
Robotics and automation are growing across the United Kingdom, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and research. Universities including Bristol, Oxford, Imperial College London and Edinburgh host robotics research, while the Robotics and Autonomous Systems hub and the Advanced Robotics Hub support collaboration with industry. Manufacturers, logistics operators and automation integrators employ engineers in control systems, sensing, programming and systems integration. Safety standards for collaborative robots shape deployment across industries.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,250 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise robotics and control engineering, and how does SEIUM's training fit?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are the main UK professional bodies for control and automation engineers. Chartered status is awarded through the Engineering Council via accredited routes. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so any recognition by these institutions is their own decision.
Will UK robotics and automation employers value a private online qualification?
UK robotics and automation employers usually weigh practical projects, programming skills and relevant experience heavily. A private qualification can support your CV where it reflects applied control or robotics work, particularly a strong final project. Employers decide how much value to attach to it, so tailor your application to their stated requirements.
Can I balance this with a UK job, and is there support in English?
Yes. The programmes are 100% online, taught in English, and you are assigned a technical tutor for support. Study ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan your schedule accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. No student visa is required because you study from within the UK.
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
Apply the hygienic design principles of EHEDG, 3-A and EN 1672-2.
Select materials and finishes suitable for product contact.
Design cleanable and drainable components and equipment.
Size effective and efficient CIP systems.
Configure SIP cycles that guarantee sterility.
Automate and record cleaning cycles with data integrity.
Validate cleaning and sterilisation using recognised methods.
Who it's for
- Hygienic design engineers looking to deepen their expertise in CIP/SIP.
- Food process engineers.
- CIP systems managers.
- Validation technicians.
- Process automation engineers.
- Food quality and safety managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into the food and beverage industry.
What you'll work with
- EN 1672-2:2020 (food processing machinery — hygiene requirements)
- ISO 14159:2002 (hygiene requirements for machinery design)
- EHEDG Doc. 8 (hygienic equipment design criteria)
- 3-A Sanitary Standards (sanitary equipment standards)
- Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 (food contact materials)
- Regulation (EC) 852/2004 (hygiene of foodstuffs)
- ASME BPE-2022 (bioprocessing equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 with SIMATIC BATCH
- Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch
- SolidWorks
- Ansys Fluent
- Hygiena SureTrend
8 modules
1.1Microbiological, chemical and physical hazards1.2Biofilms and how they form1.3EHEDG guidelines and their organisation1.43-A Sanitary Standards1.5Requirements of ISO 14159 and EN 1672-21.6Product, splash and non-product zones1.7Cleanability as a design requirement1.8Relationship with Regulation (EC) 852/20041.9Hygienic design in automated machinery1.10Case study: hygiene audit of a filling line
2.1AISI 304 and 316L stainless steels2.2Surface roughness Ra and its measurement2.3Electropolishing and passivation2.4Polymers and elastomers suitable for food contact2.5Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 on materials2.6Seals and their chemical compatibility2.7Hygienic orbital welding2.8Corrosion in cleaning environments2.9Material certification2.10Practical exercise: material selection for a product tank
3.1Radii, corners and dead zones3.2Drainability and slopes3.3Hygienic joints and connections3.4Hygienic and double-seat valves3.5Sanitary pumps3.6Hygienic sensors and instrumentation3.7Electrical enclosures and cabling in wet areas3.8Robots and hygiene in handling3.9IP69K protection ratings3.10Workshop: hygienic redesign of a sensor bracket
4.1Cleaning factors in the Sinner circle4.2Alkaline and acid detergents4.3CIP circuit design4.4Flow velocity and turbulence4.5Spray balls and spray heads4.6Single-use and recovery CIP4.7Pre-rinse, wash and rinse cycles4.8Sizing of CIP units4.9Water and effluent management4.10Practical exercise: sizing a CIP circuit for pipework
5.1Steam-in-place sterilisation5.2Pure steam quality5.3Cold spots and heat distribution5.4Steam traps and condensate drainage5.5F0 values and lethality5.6Thermometry and mapping5.7Integrity of sterile filters5.8Sterile cooling sequences5.9Pharmaceutical and food applications5.10Case study: SIP cycle for a fermenter
6.1CIP sequences in PLC according to ISA-886.2Control of conductivity, temperature and flow6.3Recording of critical parameters6.4Route and valve verification6.5Prevention of product–detergent mixing6.6Alarms and deviation management6.7Cleaning recipes6.8Data integrity of cycles6.9Optimisation of consumption6.10Laboratory: automated CIP sequence in a PLC
7.1Acceptable cleaning criteria7.2Riboflavin coverage test7.3Swab and rinse sampling7.4ATP bioluminescence7.5EHEDG cleanability test methods7.6SIP validation with biological indicators7.7Revalidation and change control7.8Validation documentation7.9Integration into the HACCP system7.10Practical exercise: cleaning validation protocol for a vessel
8.1Selection of the equipment or line8.2Hygienic risk analysis8.3Component redesign8.4CIP system design8.5SIP sequence design where applicable8.6Automation and recording8.7Cleaning validation plan8.8Evaluation of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 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, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 with SIMATIC BATCH, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, SolidWorks, Ansys Fluent and Hygiena SureTrend, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: cleanability assessment of a component with riboflavin, design and automation of a CIP circuit, and validation of a SIP cycle with thermal mapping. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 1672-2:2020, ISO 14159:2002, EHEDG Doc. 8, 3-A Sanitary Standards, Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, Regulation (EC) 852/2004, ASME BPE-2022, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery.
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.
- 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 Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 with SIMATIC BATCH, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, SolidWorks, Ansys Fluent and Hygiena SureTrend, 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 capable of running 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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