Course in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry
Online 300 h course in civilian participation in the armoured vehicle industry. 6 modules covering Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence materiel and dual-use goods), Directive 2009/43/EC (intra-Community transfers of defence-related products) and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry — studying from Malta
Malta's defence sector is comparatively small, reflecting the country's neutrality and modest armed forces. Activity centres on the Armed Forces of Malta, maritime surveillance, border security and the associated technical support. Engineering roles are mostly found in equipment maintenance, communications, infrastructure and government procurement rather than large-scale defence manufacturing. Professionals may find opportunities through public service and contractors supplying the armed forces and related agencies, where reliability and compliance with national procurement rules are important.
Fees for Malta: €743 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate defence and military engineering work in Malta?
Malta's Armed Forces and the Ministry responsible for defence oversee military engineering and procurement. General engineering practice is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Export and dual-use controls follow EU and national rules. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so any recognition depends on employers or the relevant authority.
What career paths exist in Malta for land systems and defence engineering?
Opportunities in Malta are limited and mostly within government, the Armed Forces and their suppliers, with more substantial defence industry work typically found abroad. Many roles require security clearance and specific experience. A private qualification can support your profile, but you should expect employers to focus on experience and clearance eligibility.
How do I study this from Malta, and what should I consider about workload and funding?
The programme is delivered fully online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a visa to study from home in Malta. Durations range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan time alongside any work commitments. Ask about instalment payments and whether employer sponsorship is available.
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
Describe the structure of the armoured vehicle industry.
Analyse the role of civil engineers in defence projects.
Identify the requirements for civilian companies to act as suppliers.
Assess the relationship between universities, research and society in this field.
Interpret the regulatory framework for control and transfers.
Reflect on the ethical dilemmas of civilian participation.
Develop a proposal for responsible civilian participation.
Who it's for
- Mechanical design engineer who wants to specialise in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry.
- Supplier quality manager who wants to specialise in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry.
- Industrial project manager who wants to specialise in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry.
- Regulatory compliance officer who wants to specialise in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry.
- Technology transfer researcher who wants to specialise in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry.
- Industry and society analyst who wants to specialise in Civilian Participation in the Armoured Vehicle Industry.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence materiel and dual-use goods)
- Directive 2009/43/EC (intra-Community transfers of defence-related products)
- Directive 2009/81/EC (public defence and security contracts)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance)
- ISO 9001 (quality management)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/697 (European Defence Fund)
- Common Position 2008/944/CFSP
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Evolution of Armored Vehicles 1.2 Main European Manufacturers 1.3 Spanish Armored Vehicle Industry 1.4 VCR 8x8 Dragon Program 1.5 Supply Chain and SMEs 1.6 Direct and Indirect Employment 1.7 Dual-Use Technologies 1.8 Industrial Clusters 1.9 Industrial Base and Strategic Autonomy 1.10 Workshop: Mapping the Value Chain of a vehicle
2.1Professional profiles in demand2.2Mechanical and materials engineering2.3Electronics and vetronics2.4Embedded software2.5Personnel security clearance2.6Official secrets law and confidentiality2.7Training and certification2.8Mobility between civil and defence sectors2.9Diversity and equality in industry2.10Case study: career path at a manufacturer
3.1SME access to the defence market3.2Registration of companies with the Ministry of Defence3.3AQAP 2110 and PECAL quality3.4Industrial security clearance3.5Cybersecurity requirements for suppliers3.6Automotive components in armoured vehicles3.7Adapting civilian technologies3.8Intellectual property and transfer3.9Funding and grants3.10Practice: an SME's market entry plan as a supplier
4.1University-industry chairs4.2European Defence Fund projects4.3Ministry of Defence Coincidente programme4.4Research into protective materials4.5Ethical debate in universities4.6Conscientious objection in engineering4.7Public perception of the defence industry4.8Transparency and accountability4.9Corporate social responsibility4.10Workshop: debate on university-defence collaboration
5.1Export control of armoured vehicles5.2Arms Trade Treaty5.3Civilian armoured vehicles and VPAM BRV5.4Human rights and due diligence5.5UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights5.6ESG criteria and financing5.7Compliance and anti-corruption5.8Occupational safety in manufacturing5.9Professional codes of ethics5.10Case study: due diligence analysis of a contract
6.1Case selection6.2Sector analysis6.3Stakeholders6.4Opportunities and barriers6.5Regulatory and ethical framework6.6Participation proposal6.7Action plan6.8Impact indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Microsoft Project, SAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real supply chain analysis procedures, technology transfer case studies and supplier requirements assessment. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Describe the structure of the armoured vehicle industry.
Analyse the role of civil engineers in defence projects.
Identify the requirements for civilian companies to act as suppliers.
Assess the relationship between universities, research and society in this field.
Interpret the regulatory framework for control and transfers.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Microsoft Project, SAP. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry of Defence qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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