Diploma in Post-Processing, Inspection and Traceability AM
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in AM post-processing, inspection and traceability. 8 modules covering the additive post-processing chain, heat treatment and HIP, surface finishing, non-destructive and dimensional inspection, digital traceability, and quality and part release, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Post-Processing, Inspection and Traceability AM — studying from New Zealand
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,960 (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
Design post-processing chains for additive parts.
Select appropriate heat treatments and HIP.
Define surface finishing strategies.
Apply non-destructive inspection techniques to complex geometries.
Carry out dimensional inspections against the CAD model.
Implement digital traceability systems.
Establish part release criteria.
Who it's for
- Post-processing engineers.
- Non-destructive testing inspectors.
- Additive manufacturing quality engineers.
- Industrial metrologists.
- Process engineers.
- Digital traceability managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to work for aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- SAE AMS 2801 (heat treatment of titanium alloy parts)
- SAE AMS 2750 (pyrometry)
- SAE AMS 7003 (laser powder bed fusion process)
- ASTM E3166 (NDE of metal additively manufactured parts)
- ISO/ASTM 52901 (requirements for purchased AM parts)
- ASTM F3301 (post-processing of metal PBF parts by heat treatment)
- EN 9100:2018 (aerospace quality management systems)
- ISO 1101 (geometrical tolerancing)
- VGSTUDIO MAX
- PolyWorks
- Materialise Magics
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Minitab
8 modules
1.1Complete flow from the build1.2Removal of residual powder1.3Stress relief on the build plate1.4Wire EDM separation from the build plate1.5Support removal1.6Influence of post-processing on properties1.7Planning the chain1.8Post-processing costs1.9Safety risks with metal powders1.10Workshop: post-processing flowchart for a bracket
2.1Hot isostatic pressing2.2Closure of internal porosity2.3Solution and ageing treatments2.4Microstructures after treatment2.5AMS 2801 and AMS 2774 specifications2.6Furnaces and AMS 2750 temperature uniformity2.7Atmospheres and vacuum2.8Distortion control2.9Metallurgical verification of treated batches2.10Laboratory: metallographic analysis before and after HIP
3.1Roughness of as-built surfaces3.2Machining of functional surfaces3.3Chemical and electrochemical polishing3.4Abrasive flow machining3.5Grit blasting and shot peening3.6Finishing of internal channels3.7Effect of finishing on fatigue3.8Roughness measurement3.9Coatings applied after finishing3.10Practical: selecting a finish for an internal channel
4.1Industrial computed tomography4.2Probability of detection in additive manufacturing4.3Ultrasonic testing of complex geometries4.4Liquid penetrant inspection4.5Process-compensated resonance testing4.6Detection of trapped powder4.7Reference defects and standards4.8ASTM E31664.9Combined inspection strategies4.10Laboratory: porosity analysis with CT
5.1Coordinate measuring machines (CMM)5.2Laser and structured-light scanning5.3Comparison with the CAD model5.4GD&T geometric tolerancing5.5Distortion compensation5.6First article inspection5.7Measurement uncertainty5.8Sampling plans5.9Dimensional conformity reports5.10Practical: deviation report against CAD
6.1Powder batch records6.2Build and position traceability6.3In-situ monitoring data6.4File and version management6.5Digital thread of the additive part6.6Part marking and identification6.7Integration with MES and ERP6.8Data integrity and cybersecurity6.9Record retention6.10Case study: reconstructing the history of a part
7.1Part acceptance criteria7.2Witness coupons and release7.3Certificate of conformity7.4Handling of non-conforming parts7.5Concessions and MRB disposition7.6SPC applied to release7.7Internal release audits7.8Customer-specific requirements7.9Lessons from in-service failures7.10Case study: a release decision with incomplete data
8.1Selection of the study part8.2Design of the post-processing chain8.3Heat treatment plan8.4Finishing strategy8.5Non-destructive inspection plan8.6Dimensional inspection plan8.7Traceability scheme8.8Release criteria8.9Report 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 VGSTUDIO MAX, PolyWorks, Materialise Magics, Siemens Teamcenter and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: porosity inspection by computed tomography, planning of HIP and heat treatments, and digital traceability management for additive parts. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: SAE AMS 2801; SAE AMS 2750; SAE AMS 7003; ASTM E3166; ISO/ASTM 52901; ASTM F3301; EN 9100:2018; ISO 1101.
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 VGSTUDIO MAX, PolyWorks, Materialise Magics, Siemens Teamcenter, Minitab, 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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