Postgraduate Diploma in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management. 8 modules with ISO 10007 (configuration management), EIA-649 (configuration management standard) and Siemens Teamcenter. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management — studying from Ireland
Ireland is a significant centre for medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with many international device manufacturers and a strong cluster of biomedical research in Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Biomechanics, wearable sensing and occupational health technologies are developed by companies, hospitals and research institutes such as the National University of Ireland Galway's research groups. Engineers in this area design medical devices, rehabilitation systems and safety monitoring solutions under strict regulatory requirements. Oversight comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.
Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for this area?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers or the relevant body. In Ireland, engineers in this field may look to Engineers Ireland for professional membership, but completing a SEIUM programme does not by itself grant membership of any body. Check requirements directly with the body concerned before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Ireland working in this area?
Employers in Ireland decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many assess it alongside your existing experience, the final project and your portfolio. Roles in medical devices, occupational health and workplace safety may value specialist knowledge, but there is no guarantee of recognition or of any salary or promotion outcome. Ask prospective employers whether they would accept the qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and does my employer need to fund it?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly commitment accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees. Each student is assigned a technical tutor for support.
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What you will be able to do
Explain configuration management processes.
Identify configuration items and product structures.
Manage engineering changes with impact control.
Use PLM and PDM tools for configuration.
Ensure hardware traceability throughout its lifecycle.
Manage obsolescence and supply chain risks.
Carry out audits and configuration status accounting.
Who it's for
- Configuration manager looking to specialise in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management.
- PLM engineer looking to specialise in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management.
- Change control engineer looking to specialise in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management.
- Product traceability manager looking to specialise in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management.
- Obsolescence manager looking to specialise in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management.
- Product quality auditor looking to specialise in Hardware Configuration and Traceability Management.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aerospace sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10007 (configuration management)
- EIA-649 (configuration management standard)
- IEC 62402 (obsolescence management)
- AS9100
- MIL-HDBK-61A (configuration management)
- Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concepts: configuration item and baseline1.2ISO 10007 standard1.3EIA-649 and SAE GEIA-HB-6491.4Functions: identification, control, status accounting and audit1.5Configuration management plan1.6Configuration throughout the product lifecycle1.7Relationship with requirements management1.8Configuration in regulated sectors1.9Roles and configuration control board1.10Case study: configuration plan for an electronic unit
2.1Product structure and configuration tree2.2Bills of materials: EBOM and MBOM2.3Part numbering and revision codes2.4Form, fit and function rules2.5Board and assembly identification2.6Component marking and labelling2.7Unique device identification (UDI)2.8Associated design documentation2.9Variant and option management2.10Practical: multi-level BOM structure of a device
3.1Engineering change request and order3.2Classification of major and minor changes3.3Change impact analysis3.4Effectivity and cut-in points3.5Management of affected inventory3.6Deviations and waivers3.7Supplier and component changes3.8Communicating the change to manufacturing3.9Post-change validation3.10Workshop: processing an ECO in a PLM system
4.1PLM systems: Windchill, Teamcenter and Arena4.2Data vault and version control4.3Approval workflows4.4Electronic and mechanical CAD integration4.5PLM–ERP integration4.6Controlled document management4.7Electronic signatures and 21 CFR Part 114.8Configuration data migration4.9Selecting a PLM tool4.10Laboratory: change workflow in a PLM tool
5.1Backward and forward traceability5.2Batch and serial number traceability5.3Device history record (DHR)5.4Requirements traceability to design and testing5.5Traceability matrices5.6Assembly genealogy5.7Electronic component traceability5.8Product recall and scope5.9Technologies: barcodes, RFID and DataMatrix5.10Practical: requirements-to-testing traceability matrix
6.1Component obsolescence management6.2IEC 62402 standard6.3Counterfeit components and SAE AS55536.4Alternative sources and qualification6.5Last-time buys6.6Component lifecycle monitoring6.7Product change notifications (PCN)6.8RoHS and REACH management6.9Supply chain risks6.10Case study: obsolescence plan for a control board
7.1Configuration status accounting7.2Functional configuration audit (FCA)7.3Physical configuration audit (PCA)7.4Design review at milestones7.5Discrepancies and their resolution7.6Configuration management metrics7.7Configuration in the field and service7.8ISO 13485 and AS9100 requirements7.9Preparing for regulatory audits7.10Workshop: physical audit of an assembled product
8.1Product selection8.2Configuration tree and BOM8.3Configuration management plan8.4Change control procedure8.5Traceability system8.6Obsolescence plan8.7Audit plan8.8Management indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, SAP PLM, Arena PLM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for physical and functional configuration audits, management of engineering change orders, and obsolescence analysis of bills of materials. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain configuration management processes.
Identify configuration items and product structures.
Manage engineering changes with impact control.
Use PLM and PDM tools for configuration.
Ensure hardware traceability throughout its lifecycle.
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 capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 comprises 800 hours in total over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, SAP PLM and Arena PLM. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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