Course in International Regulation of Energy Logistics
Online course of 300 h in international regulation in energy logistics. 6 modules with ADR agreement (Dangerous goods by road), Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III) and DNV PhasT (consequences of accidents). Assigned tutor and open enrollment.
Course in International Regulation of Energy Logistics — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: US$500 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and clearance rules apply to defense and land-systems engineering?
Defense engineering in the US is shaped by the Department of Defense and agencies such as the Army Contracting Command, with work often requiring security clearances issued through federal processes. Professional engineering bodies include the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and ASME for mechanical systems. Licensure, where needed, comes from state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and do not confer clearances or licences.
Do US defense contractors and government employers recognize private engineering qualifications?
US defense primes and government employers typically require US citizenship for many roles, security clearances, and accredited degrees or proven experience. A private online qualification is not a substitute for these and is assessed by each employer. It may complement existing expertise, but it should not be relied on as a route into cleared or government positions.
Can a US-based engineer study land-systems topics online alongside full-time work?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. The workload is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers fund training, so you may wish to ask your employer about support.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the structure of the energy logistics chain.
Apply the ADR, RID and MARPOL regulations to the transport of energy products.
Analyze the requirements of Seveso III in storage facilities.
Verify the quality of fuels according to EN 590 and EN 228.
Evaluate the obligations on strategic reserves of Directive 2009/119/EC.
Plan distribution with safety and sustainability criteria.
Develop an energy logistics chain project according to the regulation.
Who it's for
- Energy logistics engineer who wants to specialize in international regulation in energy logistics.
- Responsible for the storage terminal that you want to specialize in international regulation in energy logistics.
- Fuel quality technician who wants to specialize in international regulation in energy logistics.
- ADR Security Advisor who wants to specialize in International Regulation in Energy Logistics.
- Hydrocarbon Distribution Planner who wants to specialize in International Regulation in Energy Logistics.
- Serious accident prevention technician who wants to specialize in international regulation in energy logistics.
- Degrees in Engineering or Sciences seeking to enter into refining and distribution of hydrocarbons.
What you'll work with
- ADR Agreement (Dangerous Road Goods)
- Directive 2012/18/EU (SEVESO III)
- Directive 2009/119/EC (minimum oil reserves)
- RID Regulation (Dangerous Goods by Rail)
- MARPOL Agreement, Annex I (Hydraulic Pollution)
- In 590 (diesel) and 228 (gasoline)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Products: Liquid fuels, gases and electricity1.2Links: production, refining, storage and distribution1.3Modes of transport and its cost1.4Pipelines, ships, railways and cisterns1.5Storage facilities and their classification1.6Product specifications and quality1.7Actors and contracts of the sector1.8Vocabulary and units of the sector1.9Sources of information and statistics1.10Exercise: draw the chain of a product
2.1Classification of fuels as dangerous goods2.2European Road Transport Agreement2.3Maritime, Railway and Air Regulations2.4Cisterns: homologation and periodic inspection2.5Transportation and traceability documentation2.6Driver and Security Advisor Training2.7Loading and unloading: procedures and security2.8Action for spillage or incident2.9Common infractions and their prevention2.10Practice: Documentation of a fuel shipment
3.1Types of deposit and their design3.2Cubetos, drainage and spill containment3.3Classification of zones with risk of explosion3.4Fire and foam protection3.5Grounding and static electricity3.6Supply Facilities and Suppliers3.7Mobile and flexible deposits3.8Regulation of oil installations3.9Inspection, testing and legalization3.10Practice: File of a storage facility
4.1Oil and gasoline specifications4.2Aviation fuel specifications4.3Particle and water contamination4.4Microbiology in fuel and its control4.5Filtration, separation and decantation4.6Sampling and chain of custody4.7Laboratory and field tests4.8Batch traceability and analysis certificates4.9Product action out of specification4.10Practice: Quality control plan for a facility
5.1Consumption forecast and stock management5.2Strategic reserves and obligations5.3Replenishment planning5.4Logistics and service indicators5.5Physical security of facilities and transportation5.6Chain risk management5.7Emissions and footprint of energy logistics5.8Alternatives: Biofuels and electrification5.9Emergency and continuity plan5.10Practice: Supply plan for a facility
6.1Choice of scenario and energy demand6.2Supply chain design6.3Regulatory framework and authorizations6.4Storage and facility design6.5Transportation and documentation plan6.6Product quality control plan6.7Safety and Emergency Plan6.8Economic and environmental analysis6.9Technical memory6.10Defense of work
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed schedules: the student advances at his own pace within the call, which allows him to make it compatible with the work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original norm and applied exercises. The work software is DNV PhasT (accidents of accidents), SAP IS-Oil, AnyLogistix, Power BI, Python (Pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. The trials are studied on real consequences analysis procedures in storage terminals, quality control of fuels in the laboratory, optimization studies of distribution routes. The evaluation is continuous by module plus the final integrator project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the structure of the energy logistics chain.
Aplicar la normativa ADR, RID y MARPOL al transporte de productos energéticos.
Analyse the requirements of Seveso III for storage facilities.
Verify fuel quality in accordance with EN 590 and EN 228.
Evaluar las obligaciones sobre reservas estratégicas de la Directiva 2009/119/CE.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the software of the program.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to continue reading technical regulations.
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 program is 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full working hours.
It works with DNV PhasT (accident consequences), SAP IS-Oil, AnyLogistix, Power BI, Python (Pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative when it exists.
SEIUM's own diploma by passing the continuous evaluation and the integrative project. It is own training, not an official title of the Ministry.
Yes. The modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area validate in the higher program. Consult the validation policy when enrolling.
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