ISO Standards in Military Production Course
Online course of 300 h in ISO standards for military production. 6 modules covering AQAP 2110 (NATO quality requirements), ISO 9001:2015 and SAP QM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
ISO Standards in Military Production Course — 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: €448 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the role of standardisation in defence production.
Apply the requirements of AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001.
Implement configuration management and traceability.
Manage a measurement system in accordance with ISO 10012.
Apply statistical tools for process improvement.
Integrate environmental and cybersecurity requirements into production.
Develop a production standardisation project.
Who it's for
- Quality engineer looking to specialise in ISO Standards in military production.
- Configuration management manager looking to specialise in ISO Standards in military production.
- Metrology technician looking to specialise in ISO Standards in military production.
- Management systems auditor looking to specialise in ISO Standards in military production.
- Manufacturing process engineer looking to specialise in ISO Standards in military production.
- Supply chain manager looking to specialise in ISO Standards in military production.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- AQAP 2110 (NATO quality requirements)
- ISO 9001:2015
- AS9100D
- STANAG 4107 (mutual quality assurance)
- ISO 10007:2017 (configuration management)
- ISO 10012 (measurement management systems)
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Characteristics of defence production1.2Standardisation bodies: ISO, CEN, UNE and NATO1.3Relationship between ISO standards, STANAG and AQAP1.4National and US military standards1.5Process for developing an ISO standard1.6Contractual specifications and applicable standards1.7Short-batch and high-variety production1.8System lifecycle according to ISO/IEC/IEEE 152881.9Systems engineering and production1.10Case study: identifying standards in a contract
2.1ISO 9001 in defence environments2.2Risk-based thinking2.3Statistical process control according to ISO 78702.4Process capability according to ISO 225142.5Acceptance sampling according to ISO 2859-12.6Six Sigma according to ISO 130532.7Process failure mode analysis2.8Control plans and APQP2.9Continuous improvement and Lean in military production2.10Workshop: control charts for a critical dimension
3.1Configuration management according to ISO 100073.2Component identification and traceability3.3Obsolescence management according to IEC 624023.4Integrated logistics support and S3000L3.5Reliability and maintainability according to IEC 603003.6Life cycle cost analysis according to IEC 60300-3-33.7NATO item codification3.8Packaging and preservation for long-term storage3.9Technical documentation according to S1000D3.10Practical: configuration management plan for a subsystem
4.1ISO 10012 and measurement management systems4.2Calibration and metrological traceability4.3ISO/IEC 17025 in in-house laboratories4.4Geometrical product specification (GPS) according to ISO 11014.5Dimensional tolerances according to ISO 2864.6Three-dimensional measurement4.7Non-destructive testing in production4.8First article inspection4.9Measurement systems analysis (MSA)4.10Laboratory: repeatability and reproducibility study
5.1ISO 45001 and risks in defence production5.2ISO 14001 and REACH restricted substances5.3ISO 50001 and energy management5.4ISO/IEC 27001 for programme information5.5IEC 62443 in manufacturing systems5.6Business continuity according to ISO 223015.7Anti-bribery according to ISO 370015.8Secure supply chain according to ISO 280005.9Integration of management systems5.10Case study: integrated audit of a production line
6.1Selection of product and process6.2Identification of applicable standards6.3Gap analysis against requirements6.4Control plan design6.5Measurement system and metrology6.6Configuration and traceability plan6.7Quality and improvement indicators6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP QM, Minitab, Siemens Teamcenter, PC-DMIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for internal quality audits, process capability studies and metrological verification with a coordinate measuring machine. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Explain the role of standardisation in defence production.
Apply the requirements of AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001.
Implement configuration management and traceability.
Manage a measurement system in accordance with ISO 10012.
Apply statistical tools for process improvement.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language proficiency 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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with SAP QM, Minitab, Siemens Teamcenter, PC-DMIS. 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 final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry title.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when enrolling.
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