Diploma in Vibration, Noise and Load Testing
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in vibration, noise and load testing. 8 modules covering structural dynamics, instrumentation, vibration and shock testing, noise and acoustics, structural load testing and modal analysis, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Vibration, Noise and Load Testing — studying from Australia
Defence is one of Australia's largest engineering employers, with major programmes in land systems, naval platforms, aircraft and integrated systems managed through the Department of Defence. Land systems engineering supports armoured vehicles, weapons and logistics equipment, often through prime contractors and local industry partners. Industry involvement is strongly encouraged through the Defence industry policy framework. Engineers work on sustainment, capability development, systems integration and safety assurance, typically in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and regional defence precincts.
Fees for Australia: A$2,380 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
How does defence engineering recognition work in Australia?
Defence engineering in Australia is largely run through the Department of Defence and its industry partners, which set their own security clearance and qualification requirements. Engineers Australia is the professional body for accreditation. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
Which Australian employers hire in defence and land systems?
Australia has defence prime contractors, the Department of Defence, and specialist land systems firms. Many of these roles require Australian security clearances, which depend on citizenship and background checks rather than course completion. Ask employers how they weigh private qualifications against experience and clearance requirements.
Is the course manageable with a job, and does it need a visa?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply structural dynamics to test planning.
Select and calibrate measurement instrumentation.
Carry out vibration tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810H.
Perform and interpret shock tests.
Measure the noise and sound power of equipment.
Plan static load and fatigue tests.
Correlate experimental results with numerical models.
Who it's for
- Environmental test engineers.
- Vibration laboratory technicians.
- Structural dynamics engineers.
- Acoustic engineers.
- Equipment qualification engineers.
- Test laboratory managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering and testing)
- MIL-DTL-901E (high-impact shock testing of shipboard equipment)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental testing of airborne equipment)
- MIL-STD-167-1A (mechanical vibrations of shipboard equipment)
- ISO 16063 (calibration of vibration and shock transducers)
- ISO 3744 (sound power determination)
- MIL-STD-1474E (noise limits for military materiel)
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- Simcenter Testlab
- BK Connect
- NI LabVIEW
- ANSYS Mechanical
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1Single-degree-of-freedom systems1.2Multi-degree-of-freedom systems1.3Frequency response functions1.4Damping1.5Response to random excitation1.6Power spectral density1.7Shock response spectrum1.8Vibration fatigue1.9Testing versus analysis1.10Case study: interpreting an FRF
2.1Piezoelectric and IEPE accelerometers2.2Strain gauges2.3Load cells2.4Measurement microphones2.5Signal conditioners2.6Sampling and anti-aliasing filtering2.7Calibration according to ISO 160632.8Cabling and electrical noise2.9Multichannel acquisition systems2.10Lab: accelerometer calibration
3.1Electrodynamic and hydraulic shakers3.2Sine control3.3Random control3.4Sine-on-random3.5Fixture design3.6Multi-axis testing3.7MIL-STD-810H Method 5143.8Tailoring profiles to the life cycle3.9Acceptance criteria3.10Exercise: transport vibration profile
4.1Half-sine shock4.2SRS synthesis4.3Pyrotechnic shock4.4Free-fall drop testing4.5Naval shock according to MIL-DTL-901E4.6Shock machines4.7Transient measurement4.8Typical damage modes4.9MIL-STD-810H Method 5164.10Workshop: synthesis of a shock spectrum
5.1Acoustic quantities5.2Reverberation chambers5.3Anechoic chambers5.4High-intensity acoustic testing5.5Sound power according to ISO 37445.6Sound intensity measurement5.7Military equipment noise: MIL-STD-1474E5.8Hearing protection5.9Acoustic holography5.10Lab: sound power of a piece of equipment
6.1Static testing6.2Load introduction fixtures6.3Servo-controlled hydraulic actuators6.4Fatigue testing6.5Testing of aeronautical components6.6Certification testing6.7Correlation with finite element models6.8Tests to failure6.9Laboratory safety6.10Case study: static test plan for a wing
7.1Experimental modal analysis7.2Impact hammer excitation7.3Shaker excitation7.4Identification of modal parameters7.5MAC criterion7.6Operational modal analysis7.7Model updating7.8Ground vibration testing (GVT)7.9Modal software tools7.10Exercise: modal analysis of a plate
8.1Definition of the equipment under test8.2Environmental life-cycle profile8.3Vibration and shock test plan8.4Selected instrumentation8.5Acoustic and load tests8.6Results analysis8.7Qualification report8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Testlab, BK Connect, NI LabVIEW, ANSYS Mechanical and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: sine and random vibration tests, shock and drop tests, and experimental modal analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-810H, MIL-DTL-901E, RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-167-1A, ISO 16063, ISO 3744, MIL-STD-1474E and ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Simcenter Testlab, BK Connect, NI LabVIEW, ANSYS Mechanical and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software 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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