Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements. 8 modules covering ISO 12100:2010, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery and Pilz PAS4000. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements — studying from South Africa
Robotics and automation are growing in South African manufacturing, mining and logistics, where companies seek to improve productivity and safety. Automotive plants, food processors and mining operations use industrial robots, programmable logic controllers and process automation systems. Universities such as Stellenbosch and the University of Pretoria research robotics and control theory. Engineers in this field combine electrical, mechanical and software skills to design and integrate automated systems.
Fees for South Africa: R 20 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any South African body. Professional engineering registration in South Africa is through ECSA, which assesses accredited training and experience. Whether a private SEIUM qualification is recognised is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm acceptance before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in robotics and automation?
Manufacturing, mining, logistics and automation integrators in South Africa often value applied skills in control systems, programming and integration. A private qualification may support your CV, particularly with practical projects, but it is not state-recognised. Its value depends on each employer's view, so ask potential employers how they would assess it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Check time-zone and workload expectations with SEIUM directly.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
Apply the ISO 12100 risk assessment methodology.
Use qualitative and semi-quantitative risk estimation techniques.
Identify mechanical, electrical, thermal and ergonomic hazards.
Analyse the new requirements on cybersecurity and autonomous behaviour.
Select risk reduction measures according to the three-step method.
Document the assessment and residual risk in a traceable way.
Who it's for
- Machinery safety technician wishing to specialise in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements.
- Mechanical design engineer wishing to specialise in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements.
- CE marking manager wishing to specialise in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements.
- Occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements.
- Industrial safety consultant wishing to specialise in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements.
- Work equipment inspector wishing to specialise in Risk Assessment and Essential Requirements.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter machinery manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO 12100:2010
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machines
- Directive 2006/42/EC
- ISO/TR 14121-2:2012
- ISO 13857:2019
- IEC 60204-1:2016
- ISO 4413:2010
- ISO 13849-1:2023
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and transition from Directive 2006/42/EC1.2Annex III essential requirements1.3Machinery, partly completed machinery and safety components1.4High-risk machinery in Annex I1.5Type A, B and C standards1.6Manufacturer's responsibilities1.7Substantial modification of machinery1.8Intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse1.9Relationship with work equipment legislation1.10Case study: classification of five machines under the Regulation
2.1Determining machine limits2.2Limits of use: space and time2.3Systematic hazard identification2.4Hazardous situations and events2.5Risk estimation by elements2.6Evaluation and decision on acceptability2.7Three-step method of risk reduction2.8Documenting the iterative process2.9Technical report ISO/TR 14121-22.10Workshop: limits and hazards of a hydraulic shearing machine
3.1Risk matrices and graphs3.2HRN method of quantification3.3Preliminary hazard analysis3.4FMEA applied to machinery3.5Fault tree analysis3.6HAZOP on automated systems3.7Tasks and exposure analysis3.8Involvement of operators and maintenance staff3.9Biases in risk estimation3.10Practice: FMEA of a parts feeding system
4.1Crushing, shearing and entrapment4.2Ejection of parts and fluids4.3Distances according to ISO 138574.4Minimum spaces according to ISO 138544.5Electrical hazards and IEC 60204-14.6Hydraulic and pneumatic energy according to ISO 4413 and ISO 44144.7Stored energy and lockout4.8Stability and unexpected movements4.9Hot and cold surfaces4.10Case study: guards for a chain transmission
5.1Noise and vibration from machinery5.2Radiation and lasers5.3Hazardous substances and emissions5.4Fire and explosion risk5.5Ergonomic principles according to ISO 121005.6Controls and signals according to IEC 613105.7Lighting and visibility5.8Physical load and postures5.9Human factors and operator error5.10Workshop: ergonomic assessment of a manual feeding station
6.1Protection against corruption of control systems6.2Cybersecurity requirements of Annex III6.3Autonomous behaviour and machine learning6.4Human-machine interaction in mobile robots6.5Supervision of machinery with evolving behaviour6.6Instructions in digital format6.7Relationship with the Artificial Intelligence Regulation6.8Commission application guidelines6.92027 application timeline6.10Practice: requirements applicable to an autonomous mobile robot
7.1Inherently safe design measures7.2Fixed and movable guards7.3Protective devices7.4Safety functions and required level7.5Information for use7.6Residual risk and its communication7.7Verification of applied measures7.8Essential requirements checklist7.9Review of the assessment after changes7.10Case study: risk reduction on an injection moulding machine
8.1Selection and description of the machine8.2Determination of limits and uses8.3Hazard identification8.4Risk estimation and evaluation8.5Proposed risk reduction measures8.6Compliance with essential requirements8.7Residual risk documentation8.8Critical review of the assessment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Pilz PAS4000, Sick Safexpert, CE-Pro, Microsoft Excel with assessment templates, SISTEMA from IFA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real risk assessment procedures for a special-purpose machine following ISO 12100, FMEA of a feeding subsystem, and verification of essential safety and health requirements. 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.
Interpret the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
Apply the ISO 12100 risk assessment methodology.
Use qualitative and semi-quantitative risk estimation techniques.
Identify mechanical, electrical, thermal and ergonomic hazards.
Analyse the new requirements on cybersecurity and autonomous behaviour.
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 standards 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Pilz PAS4000, Sick Safexpert, CE-Pro, Microsoft Excel with assessment templates, SISTEMA from IFA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute 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 in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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