Advanced dimensional control course
Online course of 300 hours in advanced dimensional control: 6 modules covering geometric tolerancing and specification, tolerance stack-up analysis, advanced verification techniques, statistical control and capability and dimensional control in assembly, with an assigned technical tutor.
Advanced dimensional control course — studying from Malta
Malta's aerospace activity is concentrated around Malta International Airport at Luqa, where aircraft maintenance, cabin interiors and aviation services form a significant part of the local economy. The island's aviation sector is supported by a long-established regulatory framework and a growing interest in drone operations and advanced air mobility. Engineers here commonly find work with aircraft maintenance organisations, aviation services providers and companies engaged in unmanned systems testing. Expertise in airworthiness, systems integration and regulatory compliance is particularly valued by employers operating within this niche but internationally connected market.
Fees for Malta: €644 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise engineers working in aerospace, UAM, drones and space, and how does that affect my title?
Malta's Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' under the Engineering Profession Act. Aviation safety is overseen by the Malta Competition and Consumers Affairs Authority's aviation counterpart, Transport Malta's Civil Aviation Directorate, which licenses operators and certain technical staff. A private SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition depends on the employer or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta might hire someone with an aerospace or drone engineering background?
Malta has an aviation sector centred on Malta International Airport, aircraft maintenance and MRO activity, and a growing drone and space-related presence at the University of Malta and in private firms. Employers vary in their hiring criteria. A private qualification can support a application, but employers will weigh it against experience and any formal credentials they require.
Can I realistically study this 1,900-hour programme while working full time in Malta, and do I need a visa?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in Malta or elsewhere without a student visa. Each student gets an assigned technical tutor. Workload should be planned around your job; 1,900 hours is substantial, so most working professionals spread it over a long period. Ask about employer sponsorship and instalment fee options before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret geometrical specifications to ASME and ISO.
Analyse tolerance stack-ups with statistical methods.
Assess the capability of measurement systems.
Control processes using statistical techniques.
Manage key characteristics to AS9103.
Solve dimensional problems in assembly.
Prepare a complete dimensional control plan.
Who it's for
- Dimensional control engineers working on aerospace parts and assemblies.
- Quality engineers responsible for control plans and capability studies.
- Metrology technicians who want to go beyond measuring into analysis.
- GD&T specialists interpreting and defining complex specifications.
- Assembly process engineers dealing with gaps, shims and alignment.
- Dimensional inspectors checking critical characteristics.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter aerospace manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ASME Y14.5-2018 (dimensioning and tolerancing)
- ISO 1101:2017 (geometrical tolerancing)
- ISO 14405-1:2016 (dimensional tolerancing of linear sizes)
- ISO 5459 (datums and datum systems)
- SAE AS9103 (variation management of key characteristics)
- ISO 22514-2:2017 (process capability and performance)
- ISO 21920-2:2021 (surface texture profile parameters)
- ISO 14253-1:2017 (decision rules for verifying conformity)
- 3DCS Variation Analyst
- Siemens Teamcenter Variation Analysis
- Minitab
- Hexagon PC-DMIS
6 modules
1.1The GPS geometrical product specification system1.2ASME Y14.5 versus ISO 11011.3Form, orientation and location tolerances1.4Maximum material requirements1.5Reference systems and datums1.6Profile tolerances1.7Reading complex drawings1.8Common interpretation errors1.9Key and critical characteristics1.10Case study: interpreting a drawing with GD&T
2.1Linear dimensional chains2.2Worst-case method2.3RSS statistical method2.4Monte Carlo simulation2.53D tolerance analysis2.6Contributions and sensitivity2.7Optimal tolerance allocation2.8Impact on manufacturing cost2.9Tolerances in aerospace assemblies2.10Workshop: tolerance stack-up for an assembly
3.1Selecting the measuring instrument3.2Measurement system analysis (MSA)3.3Repeatability and reproducibility studies3.4Functional verification with gauges3.5Measuring threads and holes3.6Surface roughness and texture3.7Measuring thin-walled parts3.8Thermal compensation of measurements3.9On-machine measurement3.10Practical exercise: R&R study of a measuring instrument
4.1X-R and X-S control charts4.2Capability Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk4.3Key characteristics to AS91034.4Sampling plans4.5Detecting trends and drifts4.6Inspection reduction4.7Adaptive process control4.8Measurement data management4.9Actions for incapable processes4.10Case study: capability of a drilling process
5.1Assembly jigs and their verification5.2Gap and flush control5.3Assembly-induced distortion5.4Liquid and solid shimming5.5Predicting gaps from measurement data5.6Alignment control5.7Measurement in joining processes5.8Integration with the digital twin5.9Dimensional non-conformances5.10Lab: predicting shims in a joint
6.1Selection of the assembly to control6.2Analysis of specifications6.3Tolerance stack-up6.4Control plan and instruments6.5Capability study6.6Reaction and improvement plan6.7R&R study of the selected instrument6.8Analysis of dimensional quality costs6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is 3DCS Variation Analyst, Siemens Teamcenter Variation Analysis, Minitab and Hexagon PC-DMIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: tolerance stack-up analysis, measurement system capability studies and shim prediction in structural joints. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integration project.
Standards covered: ASME Y14.5-2018, ISO 1101:2017, ISO 14405-1:2016, ISO 5459, SAE AS9103, ISO 22514-2:2017, ISO 21920-2:2021, ISO 14253-1:2017.
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with 3DCS Variation Analyst, Siemens Teamcenter Variation Analysis, Minitab and Hexagon PC-DMIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need a computer able to run the programme software, an internet connection 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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