Aerospace shipyard digitization course
Online course of 300 hours in the digitalisation of aerospace assembly yards: 6 modules covering Industry 4.0 in large structures, the digital thread and digital twin, connected operations, data, analytics and AI and transformation management, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand Industry 4.0 technologies applied to large structures.
Assess the digital maturity of an assembly facility.
Design the digital thread and the digital twin of the process.
Implement connected operations with augmented reality and RFID.
Apply analytics and artificial intelligence to shop-floor data.
Manage digital transformation and its risks.
Prepare an industrial digitalisation roadmap.
Who it's for
- Industrial digital transformation managers in aerospace or shipbuilding.
- Industry 4.0 engineers deploying connected technologies on the shop floor.
- MES system architects integrating PLM, MES and ERP.
- Digital twin engineers modelling products, processes and plants.
- Industrial data analysts working with IIoT and production data.
- Digitalisation project managers leading pilots and roll-outs.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter aerospace manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62264 (ISA-95) (enterprise-control system integration)
- IEC 62443 (industrial automation and control systems security)
- DIN SPEC 91345 (RAMI 4.0) (Reference Architecture Model Industrie 4.0)
- ISO 23247 (digital twin framework for manufacturing)
- IEC 63278-1 (Asset Administration Shell) (asset administration shell for industrial applications)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242) (managed model-based 3D engineering)
- EN 9100:2018 (aerospace quality management systems)
- Dassault Systèmes DELMIA
- Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
- Siemens Opcenter
- PTC Vuforia
- AVEVA PI System
6 modules
1.1The concept of the aerospace assembly yard or hangar1.2Differences between assembly lines and fixed assembly docks1.3Industry 4.0 enabling technologies1.4Digital transformation strategy1.5Digital maturity levels1.6Challenges of digitalising existing facilities1.7The RAMI 4.0 reference architecture1.8Cases from aircraft and rocket assembly1.9Return on investment of digitalisation1.10Case study: digital maturity assessment
2.1Model-based definition (MBD)2.2The digital thread from design to service2.3Product digital twin2.4Process and plant digital twin2.5Assembly flow simulation2.6Integration of PLM, MES and ERP systems2.7As-built configuration management2.8Laser scanning of the facility2.9Virtual reality for design review2.10Workshop: twin model of an assembly station
3.1Digital work instructions3.2Augmented reality in assembly and wiring3.3Connected tools and smart tightening3.4Parts tracking with RFID3.5Real-time location systems (RTLS)3.6Integrated digital metrology3.7Assembly MES systems3.8Tablets and shop-floor traceability3.9Digital non-conformance management3.10Practical exercise: augmented reality work instruction
4.1IIoT platforms and edge computing4.2Industrial data lakes4.3Line performance analytics4.4Predictive maintenance of tooling4.5Machine vision for inspection4.6Advanced planning with optimisation4.7Data governance and quality4.8Cybersecurity to IEC 624434.9Data sovereignty and protection4.10Case study: performance dashboard for a line
5.1Digitalisation roadmap5.2Selection of technology suppliers5.3Pilots and scaling up5.4Change management and skills5.5Digital value indicators5.6Funding and public grants5.7Integration with the supply chain5.8Sustainability and energy efficiency5.9Risks of the digital project5.10Lab: prioritising digital use cases
6.1Selection of the target facility6.2Current maturity assessment6.3Prioritised use cases6.4Proposed technology architecture6.5Roadmap and budget6.6Success indicators6.7Change management plan6.8Cybersecurity analysis of the architecture6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Dassault Systèmes DELMIA, Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Siemens Opcenter, PTC Vuforia and AVEVA PI System, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: digital maturity assessment of a facility, designing digital twins of processes and prioritising Industry 4.0 use cases. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integration project.
Standards covered: IEC 62264 (ISA-95), IEC 62443, DIN SPEC 91345 (RAMI 4.0), ISO 23247, IEC 63278-1 (Asset Administration Shell), ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242), EN 9100:2018.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Dassault Systèmes DELMIA, Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Siemens Opcenter, PTC Vuforia and AVEVA PI System, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need a computer able to run the programme software, an internet connection and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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