Gain in-depth knowledge of the different electromechanical and traffic installations in tunnels, their function, operation and the importance of preventive and corrective maintenance”

In the first block of this high-level program, the specific topics of operation in the conventional sense of the term are discussed. The concepts of use and defense will be addressed, followed by the subject of authorizations and files, to give way then to the chapter on traffic studies, as an essential part of the use that roads have and that both in the planning phase and in the maintenance or subsequent modifications throughout the life of a road are essential data for the design of the works. This first section ends with a unit related to road safety, which also includes road safety audits. 

Then there is a second section that covers units that are the subject of specific systematization and that in recent years have allowed road engineers to become more professional in their field. This block begins with a first unit that deals with the main management systems regulated by ISO standards, which provide extra competitiveness to companies that decide to implement them. 

A significant case in point is the issue of winter maintenance, which, although it can be extremely sensitive to latitude or other conditioning factors in which the infrastructure is framed, it is evident that it becomes more important with the passage of time due to its direct relationship with the availability of the road and the ever-increasing demands of users. 

In this section, four units that are historically associated mainly, but not exclusively, with tunnels are discussed. This is how the control center is treated from the operating point of view, followed by the operating manual. Later on, and this is something that the student will hardly find in other studies of this nature, at least to date, a topic related to minimum operating conditions is included. This issue is of extraordinary importance to regulate, with the knowledge of all interested parties, those degraded situations in which exploitation can continue, as well as the application of compensatory measures when these are possible. 

And to finish the block, and the postgraduate certificate, a unit related to the tunnel operator is included. These are very specific figures, to which the regulations have been devoting special attention and which are addressed here from the experience of years of management, which will provide the student with specific skills in the field.

As it is a 100% online postgraduate certificate, it provides the student with the ease of being able to take it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality in accordance with the current times with all the guarantees to position the professional in a highly demanded area such as road construction.

You will learn how to analyze the singularities of each type of structure, and how to optimize its inspection and maintenance"

This postgraduate certificate in Road Operation contains the most complete and up-to-date syllabus on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• Case studies presented by experts in Highway Engineering
• A deeper understanding of the management of resources for highway projects
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Highways are an indispensable part of the transportation network, both for people and goods. These transportation routes have been indispensable since the origins of civilization, since they encourage the progress of peoples”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations. 

The design of this Program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional will have to try to solve the different situations of Professional Practice, which will be posed throughout the Program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

A high quality program that will allow you to acquire in-depth knowledge about everything related to Road Operation"

As it is an online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. You will only need an electronic device with internet access"

The postgraduate certificate in Road Operation is designed for students to acquire the in-depth skills required to perform various functions oriented to the management and design of road projects. To this end, we offer a comprehensive syllabus with quality content and highly qualified management that will seek to help the professional achieve all their objectives, therefore, improving not only their qualifications, but also their rank in the sector.

An intensive and highly effective program that will allow professionals to make a qualitative leap in their professional practice in the sector" 

General Objectives

• Master the different life phases of a highway, and the associated contracts and administrative procedures, both at national and international level
• Develop detailed knowledge of how a company is managed and the most important management systems
• Analyze the different phases in the construction of a highway and the different types of bituminous mixes
• Detailed knowledge of the factors that affect the safety and comfort of the road, the parameters that measure it and the possible actions for its correction
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the different tunnel construction methods, the most frequent pathologies, and how to establish a maintenance plan
• Analyze the singularities of each type of structure, and how to optimize its inspection and maintenance
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the different electromechanical and traffic installations in tunnels, their function, operation and the importance of preventive and corrective maintenance
• Analyze the assets that comprise a road, what factors should be taken into account in inspections, and what are the actions associated with each one of them
• Accurately understand the life cycle of the road and associated assets
• In-depth breakdown of the factors that affect occupational risk prevention
• Know the fundamental aspects of the operation of a road in detail: applicable regulations, processing of files or authorizations
• Understand how a predictive traffic model is performed and its applications
• Mastering the fundamental factors that affect Road Safety 
• Understand precisely how winter maintenance is organized and managed
• Analyze the operation of a Tunnel Control Center and how the different incidents are managed
• Know in detail the structure of the Operation Manual and the actors involved in tunnel operation
• Break down the conditions for defining the minimum conditions under which a tunnel can be operated, and how to establish the associated methodology for fault resolution
• In-depth understanding of BIM methodology and how to apply it to each phase: design, construction and maintenance and operation
• Make a comprehensive analysis of the most current trends in terms of society, environment and technology: connected vehicle, autonomous vehicle, Smart Roads
• Have a firm grasp on the possibilities that some technologies are offering. In this way, combined with the student's experience, it can be the perfect alliance when designing the actual application or improving existing processes

Specific Objectives

• Establish the regulations applicable to roads and identify the different road protection zones
• Master traffic restrictions and how to manage special transport or sporting events
• Cover in detail how the different administrative files are processed 
• Understand precisely how predictive modeling is performed and how traffic data is exploited
• Understand what factors influence traffic accidents and how road safety audits contribute to maximizing the safety of systems and elements
• Analyze some of the most relevant ISO management systems in road maintenance
• Delve into the structure of the winter maintenance plan, the necessary means and the differences between preventive and corrective treatments
• Analyze how a tunnel control center works, and how traffic and facility management is carried out Understand the importance of action plans
• Know in detail the basic document in the operation of a tunnel: The Operational Manual; and the actors involved
• Understand the need to establish the minimum conditions under which an infrastructure can be operated and how to plan actions in a degraded situation

During the postgraduate certificate, innovative contents about Road Operation will be addressed, which will provide the student with in-depth knowledge in this sector"