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 the United Kingdom
Naval and offshore engineering is a significant sector in the United Kingdom, with shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Clyde, in Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness and Rosyth, and offshore energy activity in Aberdeen and the North Sea. Companies such as BAE Systems Maritime, Babcock and offshore service providers employ engineers in design, construction and maintenance. Sports nautical engineering, including yacht design and marine leisure, is concentrated in the Solent and South Coast. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency regulates shipping safety, and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects supports professional standards.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £746 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies relate to naval and marine engineering, and does SEIUM training count towards them?
Key UK bodies include the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Maritime qualifications are often regulated through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for certificates of competency. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so any recognition would be decided by them separately.
Will UK offshore, naval or marine employers value a private online engineering qualification?
Employers in these sectors often prioritise certified competencies, sea-going experience and regulatory certificates. A private qualification may support your application where it shows relevant technical depth, but it does not replace statutory requirements. Acceptance is for each employer to decide, so consider how the qualification complements your existing certifications.
Can I study this online from the UK alongside offshore rotations, and is language support available?
Online study can be flexible, but rotation patterns make scheduling important, so plan around your time at sea or on site. Programmes are taught entirely in English, and each learner is assigned a technical tutor. No visa is required to study from within the UK. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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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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