Part-21G Production Course
Online course of 300 hours in Part-21G production, structured in 6 modules covering the production regulatory framework, the production management system, conformity and release, production control, and approval and oversight, with an assigned technical tutor.
Part-21G Production Course — studying from New Zealand
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,080 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Questions from New Zealand
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.
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.
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
Understand the requirements of Part-21 Subpart G.
Design the management system of a production organisation.
Draft the structure of the Production Organisation Exposition.
Issue release certificates in accordance with the regulations.
Control production processes, materials and suppliers.
Prepare the organisation for approval and oversight.
Develop a complete Part-21G approval plan.
Who it's for
- Production quality managers in aeronautical manufacturing.
- Production certifying staff who release parts and products.
- POA accountable managers responsible for the approval.
- Aeronautical quality auditors working on production organisations.
- Aeronautical production engineers on manufacturing lines.
- Airworthiness consultants advising production organisations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter aircraft manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21) (airworthiness and environmental certification of products and design and production organisations)
- AMC and GM to Part-21 (acceptable means of compliance and guidance material)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EU Basic Regulation on civil aviation and EASA)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201 (amendment introducing management system requirements into Part-21)
- EN 9100:2018 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence)
- EN 9102 (first article inspection requirements)
- AS7003 (Nadcap) (accreditation programme requirements for special processes)
- Regulation (EU) 376/2014 (reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Siemens Opcenter
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Intelex
6 modules
1.1Part-21 Subpart G: production organisations1.2Differences between POA and Subpart F1.3Design-production arrangements (DO/PO arrangement)1.4Scope of work and categories1.5Competent authorities and oversight1.6AMC and GM to Subpart G1.7Relationship with EN 91001.8Production of parts and appliances1.9Production for third countries1.10Case study: defining the scope of a POA
2.1Requirements of 21.A.1392.2Quality system and control elements2.3Accountable manager and certifying staff2.4Production Organisation Exposition (POE)2.5Management of suppliers and subcontractors2.6Control of design documentation2.7Safety management system in a POA2.8Facilities and working conditions2.9Staff competence and authorisations2.10Workshop: structure of a POE
3.1Conformity with design data3.2Condition for safe operation3.3EASA Form 1 authorised release certificate3.4Certificate of airworthiness and EASA Form 523.5First article and production conformity3.6Control of non-conformities3.7Concessions and deviations3.8Non-conforming parts and quarantine3.9Archiving of production records3.10Practical exercise: issuing a simulated EASA Form 1
4.1Production inspection and testing4.2Special processes and their qualification4.3Tool control and calibration4.4Material control and traceability4.5FOD prevention4.6Human factors in production4.7Control of design changes on the shop floor4.8Occurrence reporting4.9Quality trend analysis4.10Case study: managing a finding on the line
5.1Application for approval to the authority5.2Initial audit and findings5.3Continuous oversight plan5.4Independent internal audit5.5Significant changes to the POA5.6Privileges of the organisation5.7Suspension and revocation5.8Integration with DOA and Part-1455.9Experiences of Spanish organisations5.10Lab: independent audit of the POA
6.1Description of the organisation6.2Gap analysis against Subpart G6.3POE structure6.4Release procedures6.5Supplier control plan6.6Approval plan before the authority6.7Management of non-conformities and concessions6.8Independent audit programme6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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. 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 regulation and applied exercises. The working software is SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter, Microsoft SharePoint and Intelex, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for drafting production organisation expositions, simulated issuing of release certificates and independent quality audits. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), AMC and GM to Part-21, Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201, EN 9100:2018, EN 9102, AS7003 (Nadcap), Regulation (EU) 376/2014.
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter, Microsoft SharePoint and Intelex, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme 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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