Lean Manufacturing Course in Shipyards
Online 300-hour course in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards. 6 modules covering ISO 13053-1:2011, ISO 22400-2:2014 and Minitab. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Lean Manufacturing Course in Shipyards — 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: ₹84,500 (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
Recognise the waste inherent in production in shipyards.
Create value stream maps of the block process.
Apply 5S, SMED, kanban and TPM tools in naval workshops.
Implement collaborative planning systems in outfitting.
Use the DMAIC cycle to reduce variability and rework.
Measure the impact of improvements through operational indicators.
Design a scalable lean transformation plan for the shipyard.
Who it's for
- Continuous improvement manager looking to specialise in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards.
- Naval production engineer looking to specialise in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards.
- Lean manufacturing technician looking to specialise in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards.
- Prefabrication workshop supervisor looking to specialise in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards.
- Production planner looking to specialise in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards.
- Industrial operations consultant looking to specialise in Lean Manufacturing in shipyards.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter shipbuilding.
What you'll work with
- ISO 13053-1:2011
- ISO 22400-2:2014
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 18404:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
- ISO 14001:2015
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origins of lean and the Toyota Production System1.2The seven wastes in the shipyard1.3Zone and block construction (PWBS)1.4Value stream in steel prefabrication1.5Takt time on panel lines1.6Pull versus push production1.7Experiences from Japanese and Korean shipyards1.8Kaizen continuous improvement culture1.9Barriers in project-based production1.10Case study: waste in an armament workshop
2.1Value Stream Mapping of the block process2.2Measuring cycle and waiting times2.3Analysis of work-in-progress inventory2.4Spaghetti diagrams in assembly halls2.5Balancing workstations2.6Bottlenecks on slipway and dry dock2.7OEE indicator for cutting equipment2.8Future state map2.9Phased transformation plan2.10Workshop: VSM of a sub-assembly line
3.15S methodology in stores and workshops3.2SMED for cutting programme changeovers3.3Kanban for parts and consumables3.4Standardised work in welding3.5Visual management and production boards3.6Poka-yoke in marking and cutting3.7TPM for gantry and overhead cranes3.8Jidoka and quality stoppages3.9Internal logistics with zone kits3.10Practice: implementing 5S in a pipe workshop
4.1Last Planner System in on-board assembly4.2Pull-type phase planning4.3Lookahead and constraint analysis4.4Percent Plan Complete (PPC)4.5Trade coordination in confined spaces4.6Advanced outfitting in blocks4.7Integration between design and production4.8Lean in ship repair and conversion4.9Subcontractor management4.10Case study: Last Planner in engine room outfitting
5.1DMAIC cycle in naval processes5.2Block dimensional variability5.3CP and CPK process capacity5.4Design of welding experiments5.5Five Day Kaizen Events5.6Hoshin Kanri and Target Deployment5.7Change management and leadership5.8Lean scorecard5.9Sustainability of improvements5.10Workshop: DMAIC Rework Reduction Project
6.1Pilot area selection6.2Current state diagnosis6.3Identification of priority waste6.4Future state design6.5Implementation and resources plan6.6MONITORING INDICATORS6.7Economic analysis of improvements6.8Extension plan to other areas6.9Memory and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, Microsoft Visio, Siemens Plant Simulation, Primavera P6, iGrafx, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work draws on real procedures: value stream mapping in a panel line, kaizen events in prefabrication workshops and collaborative armament planning on board. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Recognise the waste inherent in production in shipyards.
Create value stream maps of the block process.
Apply 5S, SMED, kanban and TPM tools in naval workshops.
Implement collaborative planning systems in outfitting.
Use the DMAIC cycle to reduce variability and rework.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Minitab, Microsoft Visio, Siemens Plant Simulation, Primavera P6, iGrafx. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own-award diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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. Please consult the recognition policy when enrolling.
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