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Postgraduate Diploma in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables. 8 modules covering IEC 61400-3-1 (fixed-foundation offshore wind turbines), DNV-ST-0126 (wind turbine support structures) and OpenFAST. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables — studying from Australia

Australia's energy sector is undergoing major transition, with significant growth in renewable generation, grid-scale storage and transmission upgrades. The National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia are key frameworks shaping investment and operations. Engineers work on network planning, power system analysis, asset management and integration of distributed energy resources. Employers include network operators, generators, retailers, the Australian Energy Market Operator and engineering consultancies.

Fees for Australia: A$1,740 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

  • Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
  • Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
  • Clean Energy Regulator
  • Energy Networks Australia

Typical roles

  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Network Planning Engineer
  • Grid Integration Engineer
  • Energy Asset Engineer

Questions from Australia

Which Australian bodies and regulators cover energy and networks engineering?

Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and the Australian Energy Regulator and the Australian Energy Market Operator oversee the national electricity market. State network regulators also apply. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is decided by employers or the regulator.

What energy and network careers in Australia could this training support?

Australia has electricity network operators, renewable energy developers, grid planners and utilities that employ engineers in these fields. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may add to your profile, but its value depends on each employer.

Is the course workable with a job, and does employer funding exist?

Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses are 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, though it is arranged case by case.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Characterise the marine environment and the loads on offshore structures.

02

Interpret marine geotechnical surveys.

03

Size fixed monopile and jacket foundations.

04

Understand the design of floating wind platforms and moorings.

05

Design export and interconnection cable systems.

06

Plan the installation and protection of subsea cables.

07

Manage integrity and failures during operation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Offshore foundation engineer who wants to specialise in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables.
  • Marine geotechnical engineer who wants to specialise in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables.
  • Subsea cable engineer who wants to specialise in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables.
  • Floating wind engineer who wants to specialise in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables.
  • Structural integrity manager who wants to specialise in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables.
  • Offshore installation manager who wants to specialise in Offshore Wind: Foundations and Export Cables.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter offshore wind.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61400-3-1 (fixed-foundation offshore wind turbines)
  • DNV-ST-0126 (wind turbine support structures)
  • DNV-ST-0359 (subsea power cables)
  • IEC TS 61400-3-2 (floating offshore wind turbines)
  • DNV-ST-0119 (floating wind turbine structures)
  • IEC 63026 (subsea alternating current cables)
  • ISO 19901-4 (geotechnical engineering of offshore structures)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Waves: JONSWAP and Pierson-Moskowitz spectra
  2. 1.2Currents, tides and sea level
  3. 1.3Offshore wind and turbulence
  4. 1.4Combination of wind and wave loads
  5. 1.5Morison equation for hydrodynamic loads
  6. 1.6Scour around foundations
  7. 1.7Ice and marine growth
  8. 1.8DNV-ST-0126 and IEC 61400-3-1 standards
  9. 1.9Metocean measurement campaigns
  10. 1.10Workshop: defining metocean design conditions
  1. 2.1Geophysical and geotechnical surveys
  2. 2.2CPT testing and sampling
  3. 2.3Characterisation of marine sands and clays
  4. 2.4Cyclic soil behaviour
  5. 2.5p-y curves and PISA methods
  6. 2.6Axial pile capacity
  7. 2.7Foundation stiffness and natural frequency
  8. 2.8Geological risks: boulders and hard strata
  9. 2.9Soil-structure interaction
  10. 2.10Practice: p-y analysis of a monopile
  1. 3.1Monopiles and XL monopiles
  2. 3.2Jackets and tripods
  3. 3.3Gravity-based foundations
  4. 3.4Suction buckets
  5. 3.5Transition pieces and grouted connections
  6. 3.6Fatigue design and S-N curves
  7. 3.7Cathodic protection and corrosion control
  8. 3.8Installation: piling and underwater noise
  9. 3.9Techno-economic comparison of foundation types
  10. 3.10Laboratory: preliminary sizing of a monopile
  1. 4.1Types: spar, semi-submersible, TLP and barge
  2. 4.2Hydrostatic stability
  3. 4.3Dynamic response and aero-servo-hydroelastic coupling
  4. 4.4Mooring and anchoring systems
  5. 4.5DNV-ST-0119 standard
  6. 4.6OpenFAST tools
  7. 4.7Dynamic cables
  8. 4.8Floating reference projects
  9. 4.9Industrialisation challenges
  10. 4.10Laboratory: simulation of a floating platform with OpenFAST
  1. 5.1Electrical architecture of an offshore wind farm
  2. 5.266 kV inter-array cables
  3. 5.3HVAC export cables
  4. 5.4HVDC export and converter stations
  5. 5.5Subsea cable design: XLPE insulation
  6. 5.6IEC 60840 and IEC 63026 standards
  7. 5.7Ampacity calculation and thermal effects
  8. 5.8Reactive power compensation in HVAC
  9. 5.9Offshore substations
  10. 5.10Practice: selecting export technology by distance
  1. 6.1Cable route surveys
  2. 6.2Burial: ploughing, jetting and trenching
  3. 6.3Burial depth and risk assessment
  4. 6.4Crossings with other cables and pipelines
  5. 6.5Shore landfall and directional drilling
  6. 6.6Cable protection: rock and concrete mattresses
  7. 6.7Cable-laying vessels and logistics
  8. 6.8Post-installation testing
  9. 6.9DNV-RP-0360 recommendations
  10. 6.10Case study: installation plan for an export cable
  1. 7.1Main cable failure modes
  2. 7.2Failure statistics and repair costs
  3. 7.3Monitoring with DTS and DAS fibre optics
  4. 7.4Foundation inspection
  5. 7.5Structural integrity management
  6. 7.6Subsea cable repair
  7. 7.7Life extension and decommissioning
  8. 7.8Insurance in offshore wind
  9. 7.9Availability indicators
  10. 7.10Practice: analysis of an export cable failure
  1. 8.1Site definition
  2. 8.2Metocean and geotechnical characterisation
  3. 8.3Foundation selection
  4. 8.4Preliminary structural sizing
  5. 8.5Inter-array network design
  6. 8.6Export design
  7. 8.7Installation plan and risks
  8. 8.8Economic evaluation
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OpenFAST, PLAXIS, SACS, OrcaFlex, ANSYS Mechanical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practicals are studied using real procedures for hydrodynamic load analysis, marine geotechnical studies and cable laying planning. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Site definition

Characterise the marine environment and the loads on offshore structures.

Metocean and geotechnical characterisation

Interpret marine geotechnical surveys.

Foundation selection

Size fixed monopile and jacket foundations.

Preliminary structural sizing

Understand the design of floating wind platforms and moorings.

Inter-array network design

Design export and interconnection cable systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Offshore foundation engineerMarine geotechnical engineerSubsea cable engineerFloating wind engineerStructural integrity managerOffshore installation manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with OpenFAST, PLAXIS, SACS, OrcaFlex and ANSYS Mechanical. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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