Diploma in NDT/NDI Quality Control for Composites
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in NDT/NDI quality control for composites. 8 modules covering defects in composite materials, visual and tap testing, ultrasonic inspection, thermography and shearography, radiography and tomography, emerging methods and quality and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in NDT/NDI Quality Control for Composites — studying from India
India has a long coastline and growing maritime ambitions, supported by shipbuilding and port development at Kochi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Larsen & Toubro's offshore arm are important employers. The Directorate General of Shipping sets regulations for vessel safety and seafarers, while the Indian Register of Shipping provides classification services. Offshore oil and gas activity led by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation adds further demand. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and recreational boat design.
Fees for India: ₹95,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies regulate naval and offshore engineering in India?
The Directorate General of Shipping regulates shipping, and the Indian Register of Shipping is the classification society. Naval work is tied to the Indian Navy and shipyards. SEIUM's qualification is a private one and is not accredited by any national body, so recognition by these organisations is not automatic and must be checked with them.
Which employers in India use naval, offshore and nautical engineering skills?
Shipyards such as Mazagon Dock and Cochin Shipyard, offshore oil and gas service firms, marine consultancies, and sports boat builders are typical employers. Each decides its own hiring criteria. The programme can support your profile, but it does not secure a role or any particular recognition.
Can I study this online from India with a job, and what are the costs?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in India and do not need a student visa. Workload depends on the programme length, with support from an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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
Identify typical defects in composite materials.
Apply visual and tap testing.
Inspect composites using ultrasonics.
Use thermography and shearography.
Interpret industrial radiography and tomography.
Understand emerging monitoring methods.
Manage quality and personnel qualification.
Who it's for
- Non-destructive testing inspectors.
- Composite quality technicians.
- Inspection engineers in aerospace, wind energy and shipbuilding.
- NDT laboratory managers.
- Structural health monitoring technicians.
- Quality auditors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- EN ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel)
- NAS 410 (NAS certification and qualification of NDT personnel for aerospace)
- ASTM E2580 (ultrasonic testing of flat panel composites and sandwich core materials in aerospace)
- ASTM D7136 (drop-weight impact damage resistance of fibre-reinforced polymer composites)
- ASTM E1742 (radiographic examination)
- ISO 10893 (non-destructive testing of steel tubes)
- EN 4179 (qualification and approval of personnel for NDT in aerospace)
- UltraVision
- VGSTUDIO MAX
- FLIR Research Studio
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1Structure of laminates and sandwich panels1.2Porosity and voids1.3Delaminations and inclusions1.4Core disbonds1.5Wrinkles and fibre misalignment1.6Barely visible impact damage (BVID)1.7Curing defects1.8Defects in adhesive joints1.9Acceptance criteria1.10Case study: defect catalogue for a component
2.1Detailed visual inspection2.2Lighting and magnification2.3Manual and automated tap testing2.4Limitations of simple methods2.5Recording findings2.6Training the visual inspector2.7Dent measurement tools2.8Inspecting painted surfaces2.9Photographic documentation of findings2.10Practical exercise: tap testing a panel
3.1Principles of ultrasonic propagation3.2Pulse-echo and through-transmission3.3Transducers and couplants3.4Phased array ultrasonics3.5Water-jet inspection3.6A-, B- and C-scans3.7Calibration with reference standards3.8Attenuation in composites3.9Detecting delaminations3.10Lab: C-scan of a carbon laminate
4.1Pulsed active thermography4.2Modulated lock-in thermography4.3Interpreting thermograms4.4Shearography and strain4.5Application to sandwich structures4.6Inspecting large surfaces4.7Advantages and limitations4.8Portable field equipment4.9Image processing4.10Practical exercise: pulsed thermography of a sandwich panel
5.1Digital radiography of composites5.2Industrial computed tomography5.3Resolution and voxel size5.4Quantifying porosity5.5Fibre orientation by tomography5.6Radiation safety in inspection5.7Application to complex parts5.8Inspection cost and times5.9Volumetric analysis software5.10Case study: porosity analysis by tomography
6.1Acoustic emission testing6.2Guided wave inspection6.3Eddy currents in carbon6.4Structural health monitoring (SHM)6.5Fibre Bragg grating optical sensors6.6Automated robotic inspection6.7Artificial intelligence in evaluation6.8Inspection digital twins6.9Probability of detection (POD)6.10Lab: acoustic emission test
7.1Quality systems in composite manufacturing7.2EN ISO 9712 qualification standards7.3Written inspection procedures7.4ASTM test standards7.5NAS 410 aerospace requirements7.6Marine and wind energy requirements7.7Traceability and records7.8Disposition of non-conformities7.9Laboratory audits7.10Workshop: ultrasonic inspection procedure
8.1Selecting the component8.2Analysing expected defects8.3Selecting techniques8.4Inspection procedure8.5Carrying out the tests8.6Evaluating results8.7Quality plan8.8Project conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is UltraVision, VGSTUDIO MAX, FLIR Research Studio and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, including C-scan inspections of laminates, active thermography of sandwich structures and porosity analysis by tomography. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: EN ISO 9712, NAS 410, ASTM E2580, ASTM D7136, ASTM E1742, ISO 10893, EN 4179.
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 UltraVision, VGSTUDIO MAX, FLIR Research Studio and MATLAB, 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), 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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