Master in Safety and Automation of Machinery and Plants for Agriculture (SAFETECH)

The second-level Master in Safety and Automation of Machinery and Plants for Agriculture (SAFETECH) is offered by the University of Tuscia. It integrates agronomy, engineering and digitalisation with modules on functional safety, automation in agricultural biosystems, safety culture, risk analysis, fire safety and maintenance, with lectures, practical exercises, case studies and project work. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 8 months, is worth 60 credits and has a mixed format, in person and at a distance, based in Rieti. The cost indicated is 2,500 euros.

The aim is to train professionals specialised in the management of safety and automation of agricultural machinery, with skills in IoT design, interpretation of regulations and safety systems, with a focus on technology transfer. The career opportunities are agronomist, agri-food risk analyst, safety expert, occupational safety trainer, health and safety engineer and various environmental and prevention technicians. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.