Diploma in APQP/PPAP Aerospace and Supplier Control
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in aerospace APQP/PPAP and supplier control. 8 modules covering advanced quality planning, product and process design and development, process validation, production part approval, supplier control, and lifecycle management and improvement, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in APQP/PPAP Aerospace and Supplier Control — studying from New Zealand
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Questions from New Zealand
Will the programmes suit me if I work shifts or in remote locations?
The programmes are 100% online, and you can progress through the materials at times that fit your schedule. Start dates are set by the faculty for each intake, so plan ahead around your roster.
Can my employer help fund my study?
Many learners arrange company sponsorship, particularly where the programme relates to current or planned work. Instalment options are also available to spread the cost.
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
Plan product development with APQP according to EN 9145.
Analyse design and process risks with FMEA.
Prepare control plans and define key characteristics.
Validate processes with MSA and capability studies.
Prepare PPAP files and first article inspections.
Select, evaluate and develop suppliers.
Sustain continuous improvement during series production.
Who it's for
- Supplier quality engineers.
- APQP engineers.
- Product quality engineers.
- Process engineers.
- Supplier auditors.
- Industrialisation managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to work for aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- EN 9145:2016 (advanced product quality planning and production part approval process)
- EN 9102:2015 (first article inspection)
- EN 9100:2018 (aerospace quality management systems)
- EN 9103:2017 (variation management of key characteristics)
- AS13100 (AESQ quality management system requirements for aero engine design and production)
- SAE J1739 (FMEA standard)
- AIAG MSA 4th edition (measurement systems analysis)
- ISO 22514-2 (process capability and performance)
- Minitab
- APIS IQ-FMEA
- Net-Inspect
- SAP QM
- Excel
8 modules
1.1Origins of APQP and its aerospace adaptation1.2EN 9145 and its phases1.3Cross-functional product teams1.4Customer requirements and key characteristics1.5Programme planning1.6Phase reviews and deliverables1.7Integration with the development cycle1.8Relationship with EN 91001.9Differences from the automotive sector1.10Workshop: APQP plan for a new machined part
2.1Design FMEA (DFMEA)2.2Key product characteristics2.3Design for manufacture and assembly2.4Design reviews2.5Material and special process requirements2.6Tolerance analysis2.7Design validation2.8Design change management2.9Design documentation2.10Practical: DFMEA of a structural bracket
3.1Process flow diagram3.2Process FMEA (PFMEA)3.3Control plan3.4Work instructions3.5Key process characteristics3.6Error-proofing methods3.7Capacity planning3.8Tooling design3.9Management of special processes3.10Practical: PFMEA and control plan for a production line
4.1Measurement system analysis (MSA)4.2Gauge R&R studies4.3Cp and Cpk capability studies4.4Validation production run4.5SPC during the validation run4.6Validation of special processes4.7Product testing4.8Recording launch lessons learned4.9Production readiness4.10Laboratory: R&R and capability study with Minitab
5.1Elements of aerospace PPAP5.2First article inspection to EN 91025.3PPAP file and evidence5.4Submission levels5.5Customer approval5.6Repeating FAI after changes5.7PPAP document management5.8Common errors in PPAP files5.9Digital FAI tools5.10Case study: reviewing a PPAP file
6.1Supplier selection and approval6.2Supplier capability assessment6.3Flow-down requirements6.4Monitoring OTD and quality performance6.5Supplier process audits6.6Supplier development and improvement6.7Supply risk management6.8Escalation and recovery plans6.9Special process suppliers6.10Case study: recovery plan for a critical supplier
7.1Monitoring key characteristics in series production7.2Variation reduction7.3Managing product and process changes7.4Escape analysis and feedback7.5APQP maturity indicators7.6Lean and Six Sigma tools7.7Cost of quality7.8Integration with ERP and MES7.9Product audits7.10Case study: capability analysis after a process change
8.1Definition of the product and customer8.2Project APQP plan8.3DFMEA and key characteristics8.4PFMEA and control plan8.5MSA and capability studies8.6FAI and PPAP file8.7Supplier control plan8.8Lessons learned and improvements8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 standards and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, APIS IQ-FMEA, Net-Inspect, SAP QM and Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: preparing PFMEAs and control plans, capability studies and measurement system analysis, and evaluation and development of critical suppliers. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 9145:2016; EN 9102:2015; EN 9100:2018; EN 9103:2017; AS13100; SAE J1739; AIAG MSA 4th edition; ISO 22514-2.
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.
- An 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 Minitab, APIS IQ-FMEA, Net-Inspect, SAP QM, Excel, 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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