Diploma in Cladding/Laser Cutting and Optical Safety
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in laser cladding/cutting and optical safety: 8 modules covering industrial lasers, laser cutting, cladding and directed energy deposition, process monitoring, optical radiation hazards, laser machine safety and process qualification under IEC 60825-1:2014, ISO 11553-1:2020 and EN 60825-4:2006, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Cladding/Laser Cutting and Optical Safety — studying from Malta
Malta's manufacturing, logistics and digital sectors increasingly depend on automation, making robotics and control engineering relevant. Companies in electronics, pharmaceuticals, food processing and gaming use automated systems to improve efficiency and quality. Engineers with programming, sensor integration and control theory skills are sought by system integrators, equipment suppliers and in-house engineering teams. The island's small scale encourages versatile professionals who can work across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
Fees for Malta: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies in Malta relate to robotics and automation engineering, and is this qualification recognised?
Engineering titles in Malta are regulated through the Malta Council for Professions and the Chamber of Engineers, and industrial safety falls under the Occupational Health and Safety Authority. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm this before enrolling.
Are there robotics and automation jobs in Malta, and would employers value this training?
Malta has a growing manufacturing, electronics and aerospace-related base, along with iGaming and technology firms that employ automation and controls engineers. Employers usually weigh experience, portfolio and technical skill heavily. Whether a private online qualification helps depends on each employer, so discussing this with them directly is the most reliable approach.
How much time does the programme require, and can I study while working full-time?
Programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and you do not need a student visa to study from home. Hours are 300 for specialist courses, 800 for postgraduate diplomas and 1,900 for master's programmes, so you can choose based on the time you have. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor.
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
Explain laser–material interaction and the types of industrial sources.
Adjust laser cutting parameters according to the material and required quality.
Develop cladding and directed deposition processes while controlling dilution.
Implement process monitoring and closed-loop control.
Assess optical radiation hazards according to IEC 60825-1.
Design laser machine protection in line with ISO 11553-1.
Qualify laser processes through testing and statistical control.
Who it's for
- Laser process engineers.
- Laser cutting technicians.
- Laser safety officers.
- Coatings engineers.
- Robotic laser cell integrators.
- Metallurgical quality technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into the metalworking industry.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60825-1:2014 (safety of laser products — classification)
- ISO 11553-1:2020 (safety of laser processing machines)
- EN 60825-4:2006 (laser guards)
- Directive 2006/25/EC (worker exposure to artificial optical radiation)
- EN ISO 19818-1:2021 (eye protection against laser radiation)
- ISO 9013:2017 (thermal cutting — quality classification)
- ISO 15609-4:2009 (laser welding procedure specification)
- Real Decreto 486/2010 (Spanish regulation on artificial optical radiation)
- Trumpf TruTops
- Bystronic BySoft
- Precitec LWM
- Lasermet LaserSafe calculator
- Siemens NX CAM
8 modules
1.1Principles of laser emission1.2Fibre, disc, CO2 and diode lasers1.3Beam quality and beam parameter product1.4Beam delivery and focusing optics1.5Laser–material interaction1.6Absorption by material and wavelength1.7Continuous and pulsed modes1.8Cutting and cladding heads1.9Integration with robots and CNC1.10Case study: source selection for cutting steel and aluminium
2.1Fusion, sublimation and oxygen cutting mechanisms2.2Oxygen and nitrogen assist gases2.3Focus position and nozzle diameter2.4Cutting speed and power2.5Cut edge quality according to ISO 90132.6Dross, striations and heat-affected zone2.73D cutting with robots2.8Nesting and sheet utilisation2.9Cutting reflective materials2.10Practical exercise: tuning cutting parameters on stainless steel
3.1Laser cladding with powder and wire3.2Coaxial and lateral nozzles3.3Dilution and metallurgical bonding3.4Nickel- and cobalt-based alloys3.5Carbides and wear-resistant coatings3.6Directed energy deposition (DED)3.7Layer height control3.8Porosity and cracking defects3.9Applications in component repair3.10Laboratory: process window for Inconel cladding
4.1Coaxial sensors and pyrometry4.2High-speed cameras4.3Closed-loop power control4.4Bead geometry measurement4.5In-line defect detection4.6Per-part parameter recording4.7Quality 4.0 in laser processes4.8Optics maintenance4.9Laser source diagnostics4.10Workshop: closed-loop control of bead width
5.1Laser classes according to IEC 60825-15.2Effects on the eye and skin5.3Maximum permissible exposure5.4Nominal ocular hazard distance5.5Reflected and diffuse radiation5.6Collateral optical radiation5.7Fume and particle hazards5.8Electrical and fire hazards5.9Directive 2006/25/EC on optical radiation5.10Case study: NOHD calculation for a cutting cell
6.1ISO 11553-1 for laser machines6.2Laser enclosures and guards according to EN 60825-46.3Protective windows and eyewear to EN ISO 19818-16.4Door interlocks and shutters6.5Safety functions and performance level6.6Signage and controlled areas6.7Laser safety officer6.8Safe maintenance and servicing6.9Operator training6.10Practical exercise: assessment of a laser cell enclosure
7.1Cladding procedure specification7.2Metallographic testing of coatings7.3Hardness and microstructure7.4Non-destructive testing7.5Qualification of cutting procedures7.6Dimensional inspection7.7Statistical process control7.8Part traceability7.9Process costs7.10Case study: qualification of a cladding repair on pump shafts
8.1Definition of the industrial application8.2Source and optics selection8.3Development of the process window8.4Monitoring strategy8.5Optical risk assessment8.6Cell protection design8.7Process quality plan8.8Evaluation of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Trumpf TruTops, Bystronic BySoft, Precitec LWM, Lasermet LaserSafe calculator and Siemens NX CAM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: development of a cladding process window, tuning cutting parameters and assessing cut edge quality, and optical safety assessment of a laser cell. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEC 60825-1:2014, ISO 11553-1:2020, EN 60825-4:2006, Directive 2006/25/EC, EN ISO 19818-1:2021, ISO 9013:2017, ISO 15609-4:2009, Real Decreto 486/2010.
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 Trumpf TruTops, Bystronic BySoft, Precitec LWM, Lasermet LaserSafe calculator and Siemens NX CAM, 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 capable of running 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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