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Postgraduate Diploma in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection. 8 modules covering API RP 580 (risk-based inspection), API RP 581 (RBI technology) and Crack-Wise (TWI). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection — studying from Canada

Canada's marine sector includes shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with yards in Halifax, Saint John and Vancouver. The National Shipbuilding Strategy supports the design and construction of federal vessels. Offshore energy activity is centred on Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, while recreational boating and sports nautical manufacturing are active in Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on hull design, propulsion, marine systems and classification.

Fees for Canada: 1,390 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Canada

  • Transport Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND)
  • Canadian Coast Guard
  • Canadian Marine Industry Association

Typical roles

  • Naval Architect
  • Marine Systems Engineer
  • Offshore Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer

Questions from Canada

Do I need to attend campus or sit exams in person?

No. Programmes are delivered entirely online, and the final project is completed remotely with tutor guidance.

Can I study while working full time in Canada?

Yes. All programmes are 100% online, and you can plan your study around your working schedule, with a dedicated technical tutor supporting your progress.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Relate structural integrity to material properties.

02

Assess fatigue of welded joints using S-N curves.

03

Apply elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics.

04

Select appropriate non-destructive testing techniques.

05

Develop risk-based inspection plans in accordance with API 580/581.

06

Carry out fitness-for-service assessments using API 579 and BS 7910.

07

Implement an integrity management and monitoring system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Structural integrity engineer wishing to specialise in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection.
  • RBI engineer wishing to specialise in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection.
  • NDT inspector wishing to specialise in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection.
  • Fracture mechanics specialist wishing to specialise in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection.
  • Materials engineer wishing to specialise in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection.
  • Asset integrity manager wishing to specialise in Fatigue, Fracture and Risk-Based Inspection.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter oil & gas.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • API RP 580 (risk-based inspection)
  • API RP 581 (RBI technology)
  • API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 (fitness for service)
  • BS 7910 (acceptability of defects in metallic structures)
  • DNV-RP-C203 (fatigue of steel structures)
  • ISO 9712 (qualification of NDT personnel)
  • DNV-RP-G101 (RBI of offshore static equipment)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Degradation mechanisms in structures
  2. 1.2Naval and high-strength steels
  3. 1.3Tensile properties and Charpy toughness
  4. 1.4Low-temperature behaviour
  5. 1.5Weldability and heat-affected zone
  6. 1.6General and localised corrosion
  7. 1.7Environmentally assisted cracking
  8. 1.8Hydrogen embrittlement
  9. 1.9Asset integrity management
  10. 1.10Case study: steel selection for low temperature
  1. 2.1Fatigue mechanisms in welds
  2. 2.2Nominal, hot-spot and notch approaches
  3. 2.3IIW standards and IACS common rules
  4. 2.4Ship fatigue analysis (CSR)
  5. 2.5Long-term load spectra
  6. 2.6Critical details in ships
  7. 2.7Finite elements for fatigue
  8. 2.8Weld improvement
  9. 2.9Cumulative damage and design life
  10. 2.10Practice: finite element hot-spot analysis
  1. 3.1Linear elastic fracture mechanics
  2. 3.2J-integral and elastic-plastic fracture
  3. 3.3CTOD and KIC tests
  4. 3.4Master curve and reference temperature
  5. 3.5Crack propagation and Paris' law
  6. 3.6BS 7910 and API 579-1 assessment
  7. 3.7Assessment levels
  8. 3.8Residual stresses
  9. 3.9Multiple defects and interaction
  10. 3.10Laboratory: crack assessment with API 579-1
  1. 4.1Visual and coating inspection
  2. 4.2Penetrating liquids and magnetic particles
  3. 4.3Conventional ultrasounds
  4. 4.4Phased Array and TOFD
  5. 4.5Induced currents and ACFM
  6. 4.6Industrial and digital radiography
  7. 4.7Detection probability (POD)
  8. 4.8Staff Qualification (ISO 9712)
  9. 4.9Robotic Inspection and Drones
  10. 4.10Practice: Selection of END technique for a defect
  1. 5.1RBI fundamentals: API 580 and API 581
  2. 5.2Probability of failure and damage factors
  3. 5.3Consequences of failure
  4. 5.4Risk matrices and targets
  5. 5.5Inspection planning
  6. 5.6Inspection effectiveness
  7. 5.7RBI for offshore structures
  8. 5.8Bayesian updating with results
  9. 5.9RBI software
  10. 5.10Workshop: RBI analysis of a structural system
  1. 6.1Wall thickness loss assessment
  2. 6.2Pitting and localised corrosion
  3. 6.3Dents and distortions
  4. 6.4Laminations and blisters
  5. 6.5Fire damage
  6. 6.6Remaining life and re-inspection
  7. 6.7Temporary and permanent repairs
  8. 6.8Decisions to operate, repair or replace
  9. 6.9Communication with classification societies and authorities
  10. 6.10Case study: fitness for service of a corroded panel
  1. 7.1In-service crack monitoring
  2. 7.2Acoustic emission for integrity
  3. 7.3Corrosion monitoring
  4. 7.4Integrity management systems
  5. 7.5Inspection databases
  6. 7.6Key integrity indicators
  7. 7.7Structural digital twins
  8. 7.8Anomaly management
  9. 7.9Audit of the integrity programme
  10. 7.10Practice: integrity dashboard
  1. 8.1Asset description
  2. 8.2Degradation mechanisms
  3. 8.3Fatigue analysis
  4. 8.4Fracture assessment
  5. 8.5RBI analysis
  6. 8.6Inspection plan
  7. 8.7Fitness-for-service criteria
  8. 8.8Integrity management plan
  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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Crack-Wise (TWI), ANSYS Mechanical, Meridium APM (GE Vernova), Abaqus, Microsoft Excel advanced, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real non-destructive testing procedures (UT, PAUT, TOFD, MT), fitness-for-service assessments and risk-based inspection plans. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, OT cyber security, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Asset description

Relate structural integrity to material properties.

Degradation mechanisms

Assess fatigue of welded joints using S-N curves.

Fatigue analysis

Apply elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics.

Fracture assessment

Select appropriate non-destructive testing techniques.

RBI analysis

Develop risk-based inspection plans in accordance with API 580/581.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Structural integrity engineerRBI engineerNDT inspectorFracture mechanics specialistMaterials engineerAsset integrity 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 level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Work is carried out with Crack-Wise (TWI), ANSYS Mechanical, Meridium APM (GE Vernova), Abaqus, Microsoft Excel advanced. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM 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 are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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