Course in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework
Online 300-hour course in digital simulation in impact testing and its legal framework. 6 modules covering ASME V&V 10-2019 (verification and validation in computational solid mechanics), Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (type-approval of motor vehicles) and LS-DYNA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework — 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: €546 (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
Understand what digital simulation contributes to impact testing.
Apply verification and validation processes according to ASME V&V 10.
Correlate virtual and physical results using ISO/TS 18571.
Analyse the regulatory framework for the acceptance of virtual testing in type-approval.
Manage simulation data and the intellectual property of models.
Assess the responsible use and communication of simulation results.
Develop an impact simulation project with documented validation.
Who it's for
- Impact simulation engineer who wants to specialise in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework.
- Model verification and validation engineer who wants to specialise in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework.
- Type-approval engineer who wants to specialise in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework.
- Passive safety analyst who wants to specialise in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework.
- Simulation data manager who wants to specialise in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework.
- Virtual testing consultant who wants to specialise in Digital Simulation in Impact Testing and Its Legal Framework.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ASME V&V 10-2019 (verification and validation in computational solid mechanics)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (type-approval of motor vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (general safety of vehicles)
- UN Regulation No. 94 (protection in frontal collision)
- UN Regulation No. 95 (protection in lateral collision)
- EN 1317 (vehicle restraint systems)
- ISO/TS 18571 (objective assessment of signals in impact)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Role of calculation compared with physical testing1.2Types of analysis in impact and crash1.3Explicit models and their nature1.4Meshing, contact and numerical stability1.5Material models and their characterisation1.6Known limitations of simulation1.7Cost and lead time compared with real testing1.8Vocabulary and acronyms in the field1.9Typical uses in development1.10Exercise: deciding what to simulate and what to test
2.1Numerical verification: convergence and energy2.2Validation against instrumented testing2.3Correlation metrics between curve and test2.4Sensitivity to model parameters2.5Uncertainty of the model and of the test2.6Declared domain of validity2.7Good practices in model documentation2.8Independent review of the analysis2.9Version management of the model and data2.10Practice: validation report for a model
3.1Acceptance of simulation by the authority3.2Model credibility requirements3.3Industry good-practice guides3.4Partial replacement of tests and its conditions3.5Vehicle type-approval requirements3.6Client requirements in the tender specification3.7Documentation required for the analysis3.8Responsibility of the analyst and of the company3.9Confidentiality of models and data3.10Practice: acceptance dossier for an analysis
4.1Ownership of models, meshes and results4.2Material data and their licences4.3Contractual clauses on digital deliverables4.4Protection of sensitive technical information4.5Export control of models and software4.6Long-term preservation and reproducibility4.7Open formats versus proprietary formats4.8Dependence on the software vendor4.9Management of version obsolescence4.10Practice: model management policy
5.1Risk of over-reliance on the result5.2Honest presentation of uncertainty5.3Selective choice of favourable cases5.4Peer review and a culture of challenge5.5Communicating results to decision-makers5.6Traceability of the assumptions adopted5.7Training and competence of the analyst5.8Responsibility for an in-service failure5.9Documented lessons learned5.10Practice: results report for management
6.1Choice of the impact scenario6.2Simulation and testing strategy6.3Verification and validation plan6.4Proposed correlation metrics6.5Model acceptance dossier6.6Data management and ownership policy6.7Independent review plan6.8Communication of results and uncertainty6.9Methodological report6.10Project defence
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, 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 LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit, Altair Radioss, Ansys Autodyn, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for correlating simulation with physical testing, model sensitivity studies and audits of virtual testing processes. Assessment is continuous 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.
Understand what digital simulation contributes to impact testing.
Apply verification and validation processes according to ASME V&V 10.
Correlate virtual and physical results using ISO/TS 18571.
Analyse the regulatory framework for the acceptance of virtual testing in type-approval.
Manage simulation data and the intellectual property of models.
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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You work with LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit, Altair Radioss, Ansys Autodyn and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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