Diploma in Military AM Standards and Certification
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in military additive manufacturing (AM) standards and certification. 8 modules covering the AM regulatory landscape, feedstock and process qualification, part certification, quality and special processes, testing and inspection, and digital traceability, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Military AM Standards and Certification — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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 regulatory framework for additive manufacturing in defence and aerospace.
Apply qualification processes to materials, machines and processes.
Design certification plans for printed parts.
Implement quality systems compliant with AS9100D and additive manufacturing standards.
Apply non-destructive and destructive testing for acceptance.
Manage digital traceability and change control.
Prepare for audits by authorities and customers.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing certification engineers moving into defence programmes.
- Aerospace and defence quality managers.
- Special process auditors.
- Materials engineers.
- Non-destructive testing engineers.
- Qualification programme managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52920 (qualification in industrial additive manufacturing)
- ISO/ASTM 52904 (metal PBF for critical applications)
- ASTM F3302 (titanium alloys by PBF)
- NASA-STD-6030 (additive manufacturing for spaceflight systems)
- AMS 7003 (laser powder bed fusion process)
- EASA CM-S-008 (certification memorandum on additive manufacturing)
- AS9100D (aerospace and defence quality management)
- MIL-HDBK-516C (airworthiness certification criteria)
- VGSTUDIO MAX
- Materialise Magics
- Ansys Additive
- Minitab
8 modules
1.1ISO/TC 261 and ASTM F42 committees1.2SAE AMS standards for additive manufacturing1.3NASA space standards1.4EASA certification memoranda1.5Defence strategies on additive manufacturing1.6Applicable military standards1.7Hierarchy of standards in contracts1.8Regulatory gaps1.9Standardisation roadmaps1.10Case study: regulatory map of a programme
2.1Powder specifications2.2Powder batch control2.3Powder reuse2.4Wire for directed energy deposition2.5Storage and handling2.6Chemical testing2.7Particle size distribution and morphology testing2.8Material certificates2.9Approved suppliers2.10Lab: analysis of a powder certificate
3.1Installation, operational and performance qualification3.2Process parameter window3.3Process freezing3.4Witness specimens3.5In-situ monitoring3.6Calibration of lasers and optics3.7Equipment maintenance3.8Requalification after changes3.9Machine-to-machine equivalence3.10Practical exercise: PBF process qualification plan
4.1Part classification by criticality4.2Design allowables4.3First article inspection to EN 91024.4Representative part testing4.5Heat treatments and HIP4.6Machining and finishing4.7Spare part certification4.8Airworthiness parts4.9Acceptance documentation4.10Case study: certification of a structural bracket
5.1AS9100D system5.2Special processes and NADCAP5.3Statistical process control5.4Non-conformance management5.5Root cause analysis5.6Supplier management5.7Internal audits5.8Quality indicators5.9Continuous improvement5.10Workshop: audit of an additive manufacturing supplier
6.1Industrial computed tomography6.2Ultrasonic testing of additive parts6.3Liquid penetrant testing6.4Destructive mechanical testing6.5Fatigue of additive parts6.6Surface roughness6.7Dimensional metrology6.8Defect acceptance criteria6.9Probability of detection6.10Lab: CT inspection
7.1Product digital thread7.2Build file control7.3Configuration management7.4Digital signing of data7.5Process cybersecurity7.6Build records7.7Change control7.8Data retention7.9Certified distributed manufacturing7.10Case study: change control on a build file
8.1Part selection8.2Criticality classification8.3Applicable standards8.4Material qualification plan8.5Process qualification plan8.6Part test plan8.7Quality system8.8Certification dossier8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is VGSTUDIO MAX, Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: drawing up a process qualification plan, CT inspection of a critical part and auditing an additive manufacturing supplier. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52920, ISO/ASTM 52904, ASTM F3302, NASA-STD-6030, AMS 7003, EASA CM-S-008, AS9100D, MIL-HDBK-516C.
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. No university degree 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 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 VGSTUDIO MAX, Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive and Minitab, 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 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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