Postgraduate Diploma in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components. 8 modules covering ISO/ASTM 52904 metal powder bed fusion for critical applications, SAE AMS 2750 pyrometry and Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components — studying from India
India is one of the world's largest automobile markets, with major manufacturing clusters around Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Sanand. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar anchor a dense supplier ecosystem of component makers across Chennai and Pune. Vehicle standards and type approvals are handled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Automotive Research Association of India, while the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers represents the industry. Engineers work on powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality validation and motorsport engineering, with demand rising as the industry transitions to new technologies.
Fees for India: ₹137,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are automotive engineers recognised in India, and which bodies matter?
Automotive engineering in India is recognised mainly through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India) and the Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering degrees from recognised universities are the usual entry route. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so their value for membership or roles depends on the employer or body concerned.
Which employers in India hire automotive and motorsport engineers?
Automotive engineers in India are hired by carmakers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India, their component suppliers, and design and testing firms. Motorsport teams and racing series also employ engineers. A private online programme can add specialised knowledge to your profile, but employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload depends on the format: a master's is about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma about 800 and a specialist course about 300. You get an assigned technical tutor and can pay in instalments. Some employers offer sponsorship, so it is worth asking your HR team before you enrol.
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 the post-processing chain for AM parts.
Define heat treatments with pyrometric control.
Establish machining strategies for printed geometries.
Select surface finishing processes according to their effect on fatigue.
Design non-destructive testing plans with acceptance criteria.
Prepare component certification dossiers.
Manage post-processing quality with continuous improvement.
Who it's for
- Post-processing process engineer looking to specialise in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components.
- Quality engineer looking to specialise in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components.
- Heat treatment technician looking to specialise in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components.
- NDT inspector looking to specialise in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components.
- Certification engineer looking to specialise in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components.
- Precision machining technician looking to specialise in Post-Processing and Certification of AM Components.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to break into a competitive field.
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52904 metal powder bed fusion for critical applications
- SAE AMS 2750 pyrometry
- ASTM F3301 thermal post-processing of powder bed parts
- ISO 9712 NDT personnel qualification
- ASTM E1417 liquid penetrant inspection
- ASTM E1570 computed tomography examination
- AS9100D aerospace quality management
- ASTM F3122 evaluation of mechanical properties of AM
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Stages from the build platform to the final part1.2Stress relief on the platform1.3Separation from the platform1.4Support removal1.5Removal of residual powder1.6Optimal sequence of operations1.7Post-processing times and costs1.8Risks of damaging the part1.9Route planning1.10Workshop: post-processing roadmap for a part
2.1Stress relief2.2Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)2.3Annealing and solution treatment2.4Ageing of aluminium alloys2.5Effect on microstructure and fatigue2.6Vacuum and atmosphere furnaces2.7Pyrometry according to AMS 27502.8Distortion control2.9Treatment records2.10Practice: definition of a HIP cycle for Ti-6Al-4V
3.1Machining allowances and datum references3.2Fixturing of organic geometries3.3Machining of titanium3.4Machining of functional surfaces3.5Threads and inserts3.6Hybrid additive-subtractive strategies3.7Metrology between operations3.8Alignment errors3.9Machining cost3.10Case study: machining of a printed steering knuckle
4.1As-built roughness by orientation4.2Shot blasting and abrasive blasting4.3Shot peening and compressive stresses4.4Chemical polishing and electropolishing4.5Abrasive flow machining for channels4.6Chemical machining of surfaces4.7Tribofinishing in vibratory tanks4.8Effect of finish on fatigue4.9Roughness measurement on AM parts4.10Laboratory: comparison of finishes on fatigue specimens
5.1Computed tomography of complex parts5.2Fluorescent liquid penetrant testing5.3Ultrasonic testing of AM parts5.4Digital radiography of components5.5Eddy current inspection5.6Probability of detection5.7Critical defect size5.8Qualification of technicians to ISO 97125.9NDT reports5.10Practice: NDT plan for a titanium bracket
6.1Qualification and certification requirements6.2First article documentation6.3Certificate of conformity6.4Batch testing and witness coupons6.5Nadcap and special processes6.6Process change control6.7Technical regulations and permitted materials6.8Customer audits6.9Release of the part for use6.10Case study: certification dossier for an AM component
7.1Integrated control plan7.2Process performance indicators7.3Management of non-conformities7.4Root cause analysis of defects7.5Process capability7.6Management of post-processing suppliers7.7Staff training7.8Continuous improvement of post-processing7.9Digitalisation of records7.10Workshop: analysis of a porosity non-conformity
8.1Selection of part and alloy8.2Definition of the post-processing route8.3Heat treatment and finishing8.4Machining plan8.5NDT plan8.6Certification documentation8.7Cost and schedule analysis8.8Continuous improvement 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. 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 software used is Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX, Siemens NX CAM, Materialise Magics, PolyWorks Inspector, Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing procedures are studied using real procedures for defining post-processing routes, NDT of printed parts and preparation of certification dossiers. 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.
Plan the post-processing chain for AM parts.
Define heat treatments with pyrometric control.
Establish machining strategies for printed geometries.
Select surface finishing processes according to their effect on fatigue.
Design non-destructive testing plans with acceptance criteria.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is 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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX, Siemens NX CAM, Materialise Magics, PolyWorks Inspector and Minitab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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