Postgraduate Diploma in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics. 8 modules with ITTC 7.5-02-03-01.4 (ITTC 1978 power prediction method), ISO 15016 (speed and power trial analysis) and MATLAB. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics — studying from Ireland
Ireland's maritime sector spans shipping services, offshore energy, marine research and sports boating, with ports such as Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes supporting trade and logistics. The offshore wind and marine renewables sector is growing, creating demand for engineers in structures, marine systems and subsea technology. Marine research institutions such as the Marine Institute contribute to ocean science and offshore technology. Oversight is provided by the Irish Maritime Administration within the Department of Transport and by classification and safety bodies.
Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which bodies in Ireland regulate or recognise marine and offshore engineering professionals?
In Ireland, marine matters fall under the Irish Maritime Development Office and the Irish Maritime Administration, while the Marine Survey Office handles vessel safety. Professional engineering membership is usually sought through Engineers Ireland. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not grant certificates of competency or professional status.
How do employers in Ireland's marine and offshore sectors view private online qualifications?
Employers in Ireland's offshore energy, shipping and nautical industries generally prioritise certified competencies and sea-going or project experience. A private online qualification may complement your background but is judged at each employer's discretion. There is no guarantee it will be accepted for any particular role.
Can I study this online from Ireland and do I need a visa or to relocate?
You can study from home in Ireland, as the programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Programme lengths are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Each student is assigned a technical tutor.
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
Plan hydrodynamic model tests.
Apply the laws of similarity to test design.
Extrapolate model results to full scale.
Carry out seakeeping and manoeuvring tests.
Organise and analyse full-scale sea trials.
Diagnose vessel performance in service.
Manage the quality and uncertainty of test data.
Who it's for
- Towing tank engineer seeking to specialise in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics.
- Experimental hydrodynamicist seeking to specialise in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics.
- Sea trials engineer seeking to specialise in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics.
- In-service performance analyst seeking to specialise in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics.
- Instrumentation technician seeking to specialise in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics.
- Laboratory quality manager seeking to specialise in Workshop Testing, Scaling and In-Service Diagnostics.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter hydrodynamic towing tanks.
What you'll work with
- ITTC 7.5-02-03-01.4 (ITTC 1978 power prediction method)
- ISO 15016 (speed and power trial analysis)
- IMO Res. MSC.137(76) (manoeuvrability standards)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing laboratories)
- ISO/IEC Guide 98-3 (GUM, measurement uncertainty)
- ISO 19030 (in-service performance)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Role of towing tanks1.2Tanks: CEHIPAR, MARIN, SSPA and HSVA1.3Test types: towing, self-propulsion and open water1.4ITTC recommendations1.5Model construction and accuracy1.6Turbulence stimulators1.7Instrumentation and dynamometers1.8Measurement uncertainty according to ITTC1.9Planning a test campaign1.10Case study: test programme for a new vessel
2.1Dimensional analysis2.2Froude and Reynolds numbers2.3Impossibility of complete similarity2.4Froude method2.5Hughes method and form factor2.6Determination of the form factor (Prohaska)2.7Scale effects in the boundary layer2.8Model scale and blockage2.9Shallow water effects2.10Practice: calculating the form factor using the Prohaska method
3.1ITTC 1978 method3.2ITTC-57 friction line3.3Roughness correction3.4Air resistance3.5Extrapolation of the self-propulsion test3.6Scale effect on the wake3.7Propellers: scale correction in open water3.8Power prediction at full scale3.9Sea and engine margins3.10Laboratory: power prediction using tank data
4.1Tests in regular and irregular waves4.2Measurement of motions and accelerations4.3Free-running manoeuvring tests4.4Planar motion mechanism (PMM) tests4.5Cavitation tunnel tests4.6Pressure fluctuations4.7Fast craft tests4.8Ice tank tests4.9Correlation with CFD4.10Case study: interpreting a zigzag test
5.1ISO 15016 standard and ITTC procedures5.2Speed and power measurement5.3Corrections for wind, waves and current5.4Shaft torque measurement5.5Manoeuvrability trials5.6Onboard noise and vibration5.7Comparison between model and full scale5.8Correlation factors5.9Trial report5.10Workshop: speed trial correction according to ISO 15016
6.1In-service performance monitoring6.2Hull and propeller degradation6.3Fouling detection6.4Shaft line vibration analysis6.5Cavitation and erosion inspection6.6Radiated noise analysis6.7Propeller endoscopy6.8Diagnosis of performance failures6.9Comparison with tank predictions6.10Practice: diagnosing speed loss using service data
7.1Onboard instrumentation7.2Torsionmeter calibration7.3Data synchronisation7.4Filtering and steady state7.5Full-scale uncertainty7.6ISO 19030 standards and their application7.7Correlation databases7.8Technical reports and traceability7.9Management of discrepancies7.10Case study: discrepancy between tank and sea trials
8.1Vessel definition and objectives8.2Model test plan8.3Full-scale extrapolation8.4Sea trials plan8.5In-service monitoring plan8.6Correlation analysis8.7Performance diagnosis8.8Improvement recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online 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 allows them to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for towing and self-propulsion tests in a tank, extrapolation of results to full scale, and sea trial analysis. Assessment is continuous across modules, 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.
Plan hydrodynamic model tests.
Apply the laws of similarity to test design.
Extrapolate model results to full scale.
Carry out seakeeping and manoeuvring tests.
Organise and analyse full-scale sea trials.
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 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, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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