Diploma in BIM Structural Modeling (IFC/ISO 19650)
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in BIM structural modelling (IFC/ISO 19650). 8 modules covering information management to ISO 19650, the IFC schema for structures, concrete and steel structure modelling, the BIM-analysis link, documentation and deliverables, and model quality, applying UNE-EN ISO 19650-1, UNE-EN ISO 19650-2 and UNE-EN ISO 16739-1 with Autodesk Revit, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in BIM Structural Modeling (IFC/ISO 19650) — studying from Malta
Malta's civil engineering sector is active, driven by ongoing construction, infrastructure upgrades, coastal works and urban regeneration projects across the islands. Demand for civil engineers is closely linked to public works, land development and the modernisation of transport networks. Smart city initiatives, including digital mapping, traffic management and sustainable urban planning, are increasingly relevant. Engineers typically find employment with contractors, consultancies, government departments and utility providers managing infrastructure in a densely populated environment.
Fees for Malta: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies regulate civil engineering and related professional practice?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' in Malta under the Engineering Profession Act. Planning and development matters fall under the Planning Authority, and public works and transport infrastructure involve government agencies including Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Malta would value civil, rail or smart city engineering skills?
Malta's construction, infrastructure, consultancy and public sector firms are the main employers, along with transport and utilities bodies. Smart city and digital infrastructure work is growing in some areas. Employers typically look for chartered-level experience and licensing, so a private qualification should be seen as supporting your professional development rather than a substitute for those requirements.
How can I study this while working on site, and what support is there?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, so you can study from anywhere in Malta without a student visa. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and the course ends with a final project. Time commitment depends on the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours. Ask about instalment payments and employer sponsorship to help manage costs.
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
Apply the ISO 19650 series to structural projects.
Understand the IFC schema for structural elements.
Model concrete structures with 3D reinforcement.
Detail steel structures for fabrication and erection.
Integrate the BIM model with structural analysis software.
Produce deliverables in line with the information delivery plan.
Verify model quality using rules and IDS.
Who it's for
- Structural BIM modellers who want to work fully within ISO 19650 and openBIM.
- BIM coordinators responsible for structural models on multidisciplinary projects.
- Steel detailers producing fabrication and erection information.
- Structural engineers integrating BIM models with analysis software.
- BIM managers setting up information requirements and execution plans.
- Digital documentation technicians producing drawings and deliverables.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter structural engineering.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-1 (organisation and digitisation of information)
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-2 (delivery phase of assets)
- UNE-EN ISO 16739-1 (Industry Foundation Classes)
- UNE-EN 17412-1 (level of information need)
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-5 (security-minded information management)
- ISO 12006-2 (organisation of information about construction works)
- UNE-EN ISO 23386 (property dictionaries)
- buildingSMART IDS 1.0 (Information Delivery Specification)
- Autodesk Revit
- Tekla Structures
- Allplan Engineering
- Solibri Office
- Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
8 modules
1.1Information model concepts1.2OIR, AIR, PIR and EIR information requirements1.3BIM execution plan1.4Roles: appointing and appointed parties1.5Common data environment and states1.6Responsibility matrix1.7Master information delivery plan1.8Container naming conventions1.9National annex and es.BIM guides1.10Workshop: BEP for a structural project
2.1Architecture of the IFC 4.3 schema2.2IfcBeam, IfcColumn and IfcSlab entities2.3Reinforcement with IfcReinforcingBar2.4IfcStructuralAnalysisModel analytical model2.5Property and quantity sets2.6Element classification2.7Georeferencing in IFC2.8Model View Definitions2.9Validation of IFC files2.10Practical: IFC export of a concrete building
3.1Modelling templates and standards3.2Foundations, walls and columns3.3Slabs, floors and ramps3.4Precast elements and joints3.53D reinforcement modelling3.6Reinforcement drawings from the model3.7Bar bending schedules and cut lists3.8Level of information need (LOIN)3.9Quantity control3.10Workshop: reinforcement model of a raft foundation
4.1Sections, plates and auxiliary elements4.2Parametric connections and connection library4.3Detailing for fabrication4.4Shop and erection drawings4.5Export to DSTV numerical control4.6Part numbering and marks4.7Composite steel-concrete structures4.8Erection phases in the model4.9Coordination with fabricators4.10Practical: detailing a steel industrial building
5.1Physical model versus analytical model5.2Adjustment of nodes and eccentricities5.3Export to analysis software5.4Round-trip workflows5.5Synchronisation of changes5.6Transfer of loads and combinations5.7Data loss and good practice5.8SAF and analytical IFC formats5.9Verification of imported results5.10Case study: Revit-Robot workflow for an office building
6.1Producing drawings from the model6.2Schedules and quantity take-offs6.3Revisions and version control6.4Deliverables according to the delivery plan6.5Metadata and approval states6.6Delivery in open formats6.7Tender documentation6.8Models for fabrication and construction6.9Archiving and handover to operation6.10Practical: structural delivery package
7.1Model auditing7.2Rule checking with Solibri7.3IDS requirements for structures7.4Coordination with architecture and building services7.5Issue management with BCF7.6Geometry and duplicate checks7.7Verification of mandatory properties7.8Model quality report7.9Continuous improvement of templates7.10Case study: IFC audit of a received model
8.1Client information requirements8.2BIM execution plan8.3Concrete structure model8.4Steel structure model8.5Analytical model and structural analysis8.6IFC validation and quality8.7Deliverables and documentation8.8Information handover plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final 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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Revit, Tekla Structures, Allplan Engineering, Solibri Office and Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures such as 3D reinforcement modelling of a raft foundation, IFC export and validation of a structural model and a round-trip workflow between the physical and analytical models. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: UNE-EN ISO 19650-1, UNE-EN ISO 19650-2, UNE-EN ISO 16739-1, UNE-EN 17412-1, UNE-EN ISO 19650-5, ISO 12006-2, UNE-EN ISO 23386, buildingSMART IDS 1.0.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Autodesk Revit, Tekla Structures, Allplan Engineering, Solibri Office and Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software, 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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