Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery Course
Online 300-hour course in destructive and non-destructive testing in machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel), ISO 6892-1 (tensile testing of metallic materials) and Instron Bluehill. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery Course — studying from Malta
Malta's construction, quarrying and infrastructure activity creates demand for heavy machinery, specialist vehicles and their maintenance. Contractors, plant hire companies and public works departments rely on skilled technicians and engineers to keep equipment safe and productive. The island's rugged terrain and coastal conditions also support niche markets in agricultural and marine-adjacent machinery. Engineers in this area commonly work with equipment dealers, contractors and public authorities responsible for fleet management.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese authorities regulate special vehicles and machinery, and does this qualification fit?
Machinery and vehicle safety in Malta follow EU-derived rules, with Transport Malta handling vehicle matters and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority overseeing workplace machinery. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition for regulated roles is for employers or the relevant authority to decide.
Where might off-road and machinery engineers find work in Malta?
Malta's opportunities in this field are mostly in construction, plant hire, equipment maintenance and the marine and industrial services sectors. Employers in these areas usually value hands-on experience highly. How they view a private online qualification is for each employer to decide, so asking them directly is worthwhile.
Is employer funding available, and how demanding is the English language requirement?
Employer sponsorship is possible, and tuition can be paid in instalments. Programmes are taught fully in English, so you should be comfortable with technical English reading and writing. The online format lets you study around work, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme chosen.
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
Select the appropriate test according to the objective, the material and the component.
Carry out and interpret destructive tensile, hardness and impact tests.
Apply surface inspection techniques using liquid penetrants and magnetic particles.
Interpret volumetric tests using ultrasonics and radiography.
Plan the inspection of machinery in service to detect cracks and defects.
Apply the requirements for personnel qualification and laboratory accreditation.
Design a test plan for a critical machinery component.
Who it's for
- NDT inspector looking to specialise in Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery.
- Materials laboratory technician looking to specialise in Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery.
- Manufacturing quality engineer looking to specialise in Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery.
- Welding inspector looking to specialise in Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery.
- Structural integrity engineer looking to specialise in Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery.
- Machinery maintenance manager looking to specialise in Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing in Machinery.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel)
- ISO 6892-1 (tensile testing of metallic materials)
- ISO 17640 (ultrasonic testing of welded joints)
- ISO 148-1 (Charpy impact test)
- ISO 6507-1 (Vickers hardness)
- ISO 9934-1 (magnetic particle testing)
- ISO 3452-1 (liquid penetrant testing)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing laboratories)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Testing in design, manufacturing and service1.2Destructive and non-destructive testing: selection criteria1.3Critical components of heavy machinery1.4Typical manufacturing and service defects1.5Applicable standards and test specifications1.6Qualification of test personnel1.7Inspection plan and control points1.8Traceability of materials and tests1.9Cost of testing versus cost of failure1.10Workshop: test plan for a welded component
2.1Tensile test and properties obtained2.2Hardness test and correlations2.3Impact test and low-temperature toughness2.4Bend and fold testing of welds2.5Macrography and micrography2.6Fatigue testing and life curves2.7Wear and abrasion testing2.8Specimen preparation and representativeness2.9Interpretation and validity of results2.10Practice: reading a material test report
3.1Visual inspection and its requirements3.2Liquid penetrants: procedure and limitations3.3Magnetic particles: technique and fields3.4Surface preparation3.5Lighting, contrast and examination conditions3.6Interpretation of indications and criteria3.7Photographic record and documentation3.8Application to frames, booms and shafts3.9Limitations and common errors3.10Practice: surface inspection of a weld
4.1Ultrasonics: principle, probes and calibration4.2Detection and sizing of internal defects4.3Thickness measurement and corrosion control4.4Industrial radiography and radiological safety4.5Interpretation of weld radiographs4.6Advanced techniques and their fit4.7Comparison of techniques by defect type4.8Acceptance criteria by standard4.9Inspection report and evidence4.10Practice: interpretation of ultrasonic records
5.1Inspection plan for machine structures5.2Critical points: welds, shafts and bolts5.3Inspection after an overload or impact5.4Crack monitoring and withdrawal criteria5.5Weld repair and its validation5.6Inspection of hooks, cables and lifting elements5.7Inspection of tanks and pipework5.8Periodicity and historical record5.9Decision to repair, limit use or withdraw5.10Practice: inspection plan for a crane boom
6.1Written test procedures6.2Personnel qualification and certification6.3Equipment, calibration and standards6.4Laboratory accreditation6.5Management of non-conformities6.6Integration with the manufacturer's quality system6.7Communication of results to the client6.8Common errors in testing programmes6.9Programme cost and its justification6.10Final project: test plan for a machinery manufacturer
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Instron Bluehill, Evident OmniPC, ESBeamTool, ImageJ, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for tensile, hardness and Charpy testing of specimens, ultrasonic and magnetic particle inspection of welds, and inspection of machinery components in service. 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.
Select the appropriate test according to the objective, the material and the component.
Carry out and interpret destructive tensile, hardness and impact tests.
Apply surface inspection techniques using liquid penetrants and magnetic particles.
Interpret volumetric tests using ultrasonics and radiography.
Plan the inspection of machinery in service to detect cracks and defects.
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 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 is 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 work with Instron Bluehill, Evident OmniPC, ESBeamTool, ImageJ. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It 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 credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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