Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision. 8 modules covering Law 21/2013 on environmental assessment, Directive 2011/92/EU (environmental impact assessment) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision — studying from the United States
Naval and offshore engineering in the United States is concentrated in Virginia, Maine, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Shipbuilders such as HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) and General Dynamics Electric Boat design and construct naval vessels, while offshore energy firms develop platforms and subsea systems. The recreational marine sector, including boat builders in Florida and the Carolinas, adds demand for hull, propulsion and marine systems expertise. Classification societies and government regulators set rigorous standards for safety and performance.
Fees for the United States: US$1,000 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to naval, offshore, and marine engineering?
Relevant bodies include the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the American Bureau of Shipping as a classification society, and the US Coast Guard, which regulates vessel safety. Professional PE licensure is issued by state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so acceptance is decided by employers or these bodies.
Where do marine and offshore engineers typically work in the US?
Common employers include shipyards, naval architecture firms, offshore energy companies, marine equipment suppliers, and sports boat builders. Roles include naval architect, marine systems engineer, and offshore project engineer. Employers judge candidates on experience and technical ability, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence of skill.
Is the programme workable for someone with a full-time job?
The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Workload ranges from 300 hours for specialist courses to 1,900 hours for master's programmes, so estimate your weekly time carefully. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the environmental effects of maritime works.
Interpret the environmental impact assessment procedure.
Manage permits, concessions and authorisations on public domain.
Design environmental monitoring programmes.
Supervise the environmental aspects of works execution.
Technically supervise works in terms of quality, deadlines and safety.
Manage environmental closure and the resulting responsibilities.
Who it's for
- Site environmental monitoring technician who wants to specialise in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision.
- Site environmental manager who wants to specialise in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision.
- Environmental impact assessment consultant who wants to specialise in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision.
- Permits and authorisations manager who wants to specialise in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision.
- Technical supervisor of maritime works who wants to specialise in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision.
- Environmental administration inspector who wants to specialise in Environmental Permits and Works Supervision.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter maritime works.
What you'll work with
- Law 21/2013 on environmental assessment
- Directive 2011/92/EU (environmental impact assessment)
- Coastal Law 22/1988
- Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats)
- Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy)
- Law 26/2007 on Environmental Liability
- Royal Decree 1627/1997 (safety and health on construction sites)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Types of port and coastal works1.2Impacts on littoral dynamics and sediments1.3Effects on protected habitats and species1.4Natura 2000 network and marine protected areas1.5Coastal Law 22/1988 and public domain1.6Marine strategies and the Framework Directive1.7Underwater noise and marine fauna1.8Turbidity and water quality1.9Underwater cultural heritage1.10Case study: impacts of extending a breakwater
2.1Law 21/2013 on environmental assessment2.2Ordinary and simplified assessment2.3Scoping document and consultations2.4Environmental impact study2.5Marine environmental inventory2.6Identification and assessment of impacts2.7Preventive and corrective measures2.8Environmental impact declaration2.9Public information and representations2.10Practical: impact matrix for a new pontoon
3.1Concessions and authorisations on public domain3.2Authorisations for discharges into the sea3.3Dredging authorisations and CEDEX Guidelines3.4Dredged material management3.5Compatibility reports with marine strategies3.6Harbour master authorisations3.7Municipal and regional licences3.8Coordination between administrations3.9Deadlines and file management3.10Workshop: dredging authorisation file
4.1Objectives of the monitoring programme4.2Indicators and alert thresholds4.3Turbidity monitoring with buoys4.4Monitoring of seagrass meadows4.5Noise and vibration control4.6Air quality monitoring4.7Fauna monitoring: cetaceans and birds4.8Periodic reports to the environmental authority4.9Management of deviations4.10Laboratory: real-time turbidity data analysis
5.1Functions of the environmental manager5.2Environmental quality assurance plan5.3Inspections and checklists5.4Construction waste management5.5Discharge and spill control5.6Marking and protection of sensitive areas5.7Anti-turbidity curtains5.8Works schedule and sensitive periods5.9Non-conformities and corrective actions5.10Practical: environmental inspection of a rubble-mound breakwater
6.1Works management and technical assistance6.2Materials quality control6.3Bathymetric and topographic control6.4Monitoring of deadlines and certifications6.5Safety and health in maritime works6.6Maritime equipment: dredgers and barges6.7Variations and claims6.8Coordination with the contractor6.9Works documentation and site order book6.10Case study: control of a fill with dredged material
7.1Environmental restoration and compensatory measures7.2Post-works monitoring7.3Environmental liability: Law 26/20077.4Penalty regime7.5Environmental audits7.6Lessons learned7.7Communication with the public7.8Environmental certifications of the developer7.9Sustainability indicators7.10Case study: compensatory measures for the loss of Posidonia
8.1Description of the maritime works8.2Analysis of the legal framework8.3Identification of impacts8.4Permits plan8.5Environmental monitoring programme8.6On-site supervision plan8.7Budget and resources8.8Communication plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 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, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, ArcGIS, Presto, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for drafting an environmental monitoring programme, supervising dredging and discharges, and preparing site monitoring reports. 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 environmental effects of maritime works.
Interpret the environmental impact assessment procedure.
Manage permits, concessions and authorisations on public domain.
Design environmental monitoring programmes.
Supervise the environmental aspects of works execution.
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 level of 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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with QGIS, ArcGIS, Presto, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing 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 credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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