Multibody & CFD Co-simulation Course
Online course of 300 hours in multibody & CFD co-simulation. 6 modules covering coupling schemes, multibody dynamics, CFD for coupling, fluid-structure interaction and validation, applying FMI 3.0, ASME V&V 20-2009 and NASA-STD-7009A with MSC Adams, OpenFOAM and preCICE, with an assigned technical tutor.
Multibody & CFD Co-simulation Course — studying from Australia
Australia's aerospace sector spans defence and commercial aviation, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and a growing space industry. Key clusters sit around Adelaide's Edinburgh Parks and the Melbourne and Sydney defence precincts, with major employers including Airbus Australia Pacific, BAE Systems Australia, Boeing Defence Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia. Recreational and commercial drone operations are increasingly regulated, and advanced air mobility is emerging as a research and policy priority. Engineers working in this area typically support airworthiness, systems integration, structures and avionics across both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does a SEIUM qualification help me get recognised by a professional body in Australia?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any Australian body. Engineers Australia accredits university engineering degrees, and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates drone and aviation operations. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before enrolling.
Will this course help me find work in Australian aerospace, drones or space?
Australia has aerospace and defence employers, drone operators and space-sector companies, and skills in these areas are valued. Whether a SEIUM qualification counts for a given role depends on the employer, who will usually weigh your experience and portfolio alongside any private credential. Ask prospective employers how they view it.
Can I study this part-time while working, and does the time zone suit Australia?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia, with no student visa needed for home study. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly load realistically. 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
Understand the coupling schemes between solvers.
Model aerospace mechanisms using multibody dynamics.
Prepare CFD models with dynamic meshes for coupling.
Analyse fluid-structure interaction phenomena.
Automate co-simulation workflows.
Assess the credibility of results against tests.
Develop a complete co-simulation of an aerospace case.
Who it's for
- CFD analysis engineers looking to add co-simulation to their skill set.
- Aeroelasticity engineers working on flutter, gust and buffeting problems.
- Multibody dynamics engineers who need to couple their models with CFD.
- Multiphysics simulation analysts.
- Researchers in fluid-structure interaction.
- Loads engineers in aircraft, helicopter and space programmes.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- FMI 3.0 (Functional Mock-up Interface for co-simulation)
- ASME V&V 20-2009 (verification and validation in CFD and heat transfer)
- NASA-STD-7009A (standard for models and simulations)
- AIAA G-077-1998 (guide for verification and validation of CFD simulations)
- EASA CS-25.629 (aeroelastic stability requirements)
- MIL-A-8870C (airplane strength and rigidity: flutter and aeroelasticity)
- MSC Adams
- Simcenter 3D Motion
- OpenFOAM
- preCICE
- Ansys System Coupling
6 modules
1.1Coupled fluid-structure systems1.2One-way and two-way coupling1.3Explicit and implicit schemes1.4Coupling stability and added mass1.5Interpolation between non-matching meshes1.6Time step and synchronisation1.7FMI standard for co-simulation1.8Coupling tools: preCICE and System Coupling1.9Typical aerospace applications1.10Case study: aeroelasticity of the Tacoma wing
2.1Rigid and flexible bodies2.2Coordinate formulations2.3Joints, constraints and contacts2.4Flexible bodies with modal synthesis2.5Landing gear mechanisms2.6Solar panel deployment2.7Helicopter rotors2.8Integrators for rigid systems2.9Validation of multibody models2.10Lab: landing gear in Adams
3.1Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations3.2RANS and DES turbulence models3.3Dynamic and deformable meshes3.4Chimera overset mesh3.5Calculation of aerodynamic loads3.6Unsteady flows and time stepping3.7Moving boundary conditions3.8Computational cost and strategies3.9Mesh independence verification3.10Practical exercise: oscillating aerofoil in OpenFOAM
4.1Flutter and aeroelastic divergence4.2Buffeting and induced vibrations4.3Gust response4.4Flap and spoiler deployment4.5Helicopter rotor with flexible blades4.6Parachutes and inflatable structures4.7Store and payload separation4.8Fuel sloshing in tanks4.9Validation against wind-tunnel tests4.10Lab: wing flutter with preCICE
5.1Planning a co-simulation5.2Selection of solvers and versions5.3Automation scripts5.4Convergence monitoring5.5Post-processing and visualisation5.6Coupling sensitivity analysis5.7Comparison with linear methods5.8Simulation credibility5.9Documentation according to standards5.10Case study: separation of an external tank
6.1Definition of the coupled problem6.2Multibody model6.3CFD model6.4Coupling strategy6.5Execution and convergence6.6Analysis of results6.7Validation against references6.8Technical documentation6.9Report 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 the intake, so the programme is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSC Adams, Simcenter 3D Motion, OpenFOAM, preCICE and Ansys System Coupling, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: flutter analysis of a flexible wing, deployment of a loaded solar panel and separation of an external store. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: FMI 3.0, ASME V&V 20-2009, NASA-STD-7009A, AIAA G-077-1998, EASA CS-25.629, MIL-A-8870C.
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.
- 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 MSC Adams, Simcenter 3D Motion, OpenFOAM, preCICE, Ansys System Coupling, 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 an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme 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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