Postgraduate Diploma in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries. 8 modules covering ISO 10303 (STEP, product data exchange), ISO 10303-218 (STEP AP218, ship structures) and AVEVA Marine. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries — 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
Explain the digital transformation of the naval design cycle.
Model the naval product in 3D with construction criteria.
Apply model-based definition (MBD) instead of 2D drawings.
Create parametric libraries of naval components.
Automate repetitive design tasks through programming.
Integrate the model with PLM systems and STEP exchange formats.
Plan the implementation of model-based design in a shipyard.
Who it's for
- Digital naval design engineer who wants to specialise in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries.
- 3D naval modelling specialist who wants to specialise in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries.
- Product data management (PLM) professional who wants to specialise in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries.
- Design automation developer who wants to specialise in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries.
- Naval BIM coordinator who wants to specialise in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries.
- Shipyard technical office engineer who wants to specialise in BIM-Naval, MBD and Parametric Libraries.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10303 (STEP, product data exchange)
- ISO 10303-218 (STEP AP218, ship structures)
- ASME Y14.41 (digital product definition data practices)
- ISO 16792 (digital product definition data practices)
- ISO 19650 (information management with BIM)
- ISO 10303-215 (STEP AP215, ship general arrangement)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Ship design process1.2Design spiral and phases1.3From 2D to 3D model1.4The concept of BIM applied to naval design1.5Model-based definition (MBD)1.6Ship digital twin1.7Software: AVEVA Marine, NAPA, CADMATIC and ShipConstructor1.8Interoperability and formats1.9ISO 10303 STEP standards1.10Case study: digital workflow in a shipyard
2.1Product model structure2.2Hull and structure modelling2.3Piping and equipment modelling2.4HVAC and cable tray modelling2.5Zones, blocks and hierarchies2.6Clash detection2.7Model version control2.8Properties and attributes2.9Model quality2.10Workshop: modelling a structural block
3.1Manufacturing information in the model3.2PMI dimensions and tolerances3.33D annotations3.4Standards ASME Y14.41 and ISO 167923.5Elimination of 2D drawings3.6Lightweight viewers and JT3.7Using the model in the workshop3.8Tablets and augmented reality in production3.9Barriers to adoption3.10Practice: preparing an MBD model for the workshop
4.1The concept of a parametric component4.2Catalogues of profiles and plates4.3Pipe and fitting libraries4.4Pipe specifications4.5Equipment with intelligent connections4.6Embedded design rules4.7Library management and governance4.8Standardisation across projects4.9Supplier libraries4.10Laboratory: creating a parametric component
5.1Rule-based design5.2Scripts and CAD tool APIs5.3Automatic generation of scantlings5.4Automatic pipe routing5.5Generative design5.6Topology optimisation5.7Integration with structural analysis5.8Automatic rule validation5.9Artificial intelligence in design5.10Workshop: script for generating stiffeners
6.1PLM and PDM systems6.2Engineering and production bills of materials6.3Integration with ERP6.4Engineering change management6.5Ship configuration6.6Production drawings and nesting6.7Information for classification and approval6.8Model delivery to the shipowner6.9Lifecycle and maintenance6.10Practice: change workflow in a PLM
7.1Digital maturity assessment7.2Digitalisation roadmap7.3Change management and training7.4Collaboration with subcontractors7.5Common data environments (CDE)7.6Model cybersecurity7.7Measuring benefits7.8Reference shipyard case studies7.9Challenges in small-scale shipbuilding7.10Case study: BIM-Naval implementation plan
8.1Selecting the ship's scope8.2Defining modelling standards8.3Creating parametric libraries8.4Modelling a zone8.5MBD preparation for production8.6Integration with PLM and ERP8.7Benefit assessment8.8Deployment plan8.9Report 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. There are 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 AVEVA Marine, Siemens NX, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, Rhinoceros 3D with Grasshopper, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for 3D naval product modelling, pilot MBD implementation in a shipyard, and block automation using parametric libraries. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the digital transformation of the naval design cycle.
Model the naval product in 3D with construction criteria.
Apply model-based definition (MBD) instead of 2D drawings.
Create parametric libraries of naval components.
Automate repetitive design tasks through programming.
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 command 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 totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses AVEVA Marine, Siemens NX, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, Rhinoceros 3D with Grasshopper, Python. 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 final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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