Postgraduate Diploma in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering. 8 modules covering IACS UR S11 (longitudinal strength), SOLAS Chapter II-1 (construction and stability) and NAPA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering — studying from New Zealand
Maritime engineering is significant for New Zealand, given its extensive coastline, large exclusive economic zone and a strong sailing and boatbuilding tradition. Auckland, often called the City of Sails, hosts boatbuilders, marine service providers and offshore engineering firms, while Maritime New Zealand regulates safety at sea. Opportunities include naval architecture, offshore energy and aquaculture, and the New Zealand Defence Force's naval fleet supports further demand.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,770 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies regulate marine and offshore engineering?
Maritime New Zealand regulates maritime safety and the operation of vessels, and Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers. Marine surveying and certain roles require recognised certificates issued by official bodies. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not replace these requirements.
Do marine and offshore employers in New Zealand value private qualifications?
New Zealand has active marine, boatbuilding, port and offshore sectors, particularly in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Employers usually prioritise recognised certificates, licences and practical experience. A SEIUM qualification may support an application, but whether it is valued is for each employer to decide.
Can I study this part-time from New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. You are assigned a technical tutor and must complete a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Programme lengths range from 300 to 1,900 hours.
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
Classify ship conversions and their regulatory implications.
Verify longitudinal strength after modification in accordance with IACS UR S11.
Plan the hull cutting sequence.
Design section joining, ensuring structural alignment.
Dimension local and global structural reinforcements.
Evaluate the effects on stability and hydrodynamics.
Manage cutting and joining works in dock.
Who it's for
- Naval structures engineer wishing to specialise in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering.
- Ship conversion engineer wishing to specialise in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering.
- Site manager at a repair yard wishing to specialise in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering.
- Welding inspector wishing to specialise in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering.
- Stability engineer wishing to specialise in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering.
- Conversion project superintendent wishing to specialise in Cutting/Joining and Reinforcement Engineering.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter naval repair and conversion.
What you'll work with
- IACS UR S11 (longitudinal strength)
- SOLAS Chapter II-1 (construction and stability)
- IS Code 2008 (intact stability)
- International Convention on Load Lines 1966
- IACS Rec. 47 (quality in shipbuilding and ship repair)
- ISO 15614-1 (qualification of welding procedures)
- ISO 3834 (quality requirements for welding)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Ship lengthening (jumboisation)1.2Ship type conversions1.3Reconversions to FPSO and FSO1.4Replacement of damaged sections1.5Technical and economic motivations1.6Class requirements for modifications1.7Flag approval and certificates1.8Conversion feasibility study1.9Historical conversion cases1.10Practical exercise: feasibility study for a ship lengthening
2.1Bending moment and shear force of the modified ship2.2Minimum rule section modulus2.3Calculation of the modified midship section2.4Weight distribution and loading conditions2.5Effect of lengthening on freeboard2.6Buckling of panels and stiffeners2.7Ultimate strength of the hull girder2.8Global FEM analysis of the hull2.9Application of IACS CSR rules2.10Workshop: section modulus of a lengthened ship
3.1Selection of the cutting section3.2Hull cutting planning3.3Cutting of structure, pipes and cables3.4Temporary supports and shoring3.5Control of deformations during cutting3.6Thermal cutting procedures3.7Cutting in dock or afloat3.8Safety in cutting work3.9Dimensional control of ends3.10Practical exercise: cutting plan for a cargo ship
4.1Fabrication of the new section4.2Section alignment and tolerances4.3Welding of section joints4.4Welding procedures WPS and PQR4.5Preheating and heat treatment4.6Structural continuity and staggering of joints4.7Joining of systems and pipes4.8Weld quality control4.9Tightness tests4.10Case study: joining sequence for a megablock
5.1Deck and bottom reinforcement5.2Local reinforcements under equipment5.3Doubler plates and their limitations5.4Inserts of thicker plate5.5Reinforcement transition details5.6Fatigue in reinforced areas5.7Reinforcements for ice navigation5.8Verification by FEM analysis5.9Permanent structural repairs5.10Practical exercise: design of a deck insert
6.1Intact stability of the modified ship6.2Damaged stability according to SOLAS6.3Stability experience after works6.4Variation in resistance to advance6.5Effect on speed and consumption6.6Manoeuvrability of the lengthened ship6.7EEXI calculation after modification6.8Tonnage and freeboard6.9Updating of stability documentation6.10Case study: stability of a lengthened ferry
7.1Works planning at the shipyard7.2Budget and cost control7.3Project risks and contingencies7.4Coordination with class and owner7.5Subcontractor management7.6Quality control and testing7.7Sea trials and delivery7.8Final documentation and certificates7.9Lessons learned from the project7.10Case study: planning an FPSO conversion
8.1Definition of the conversion8.2Longitudinal strength analysis8.3Cutting plan8.4Joint and welding design8.5Reinforcement design8.6Stability analysis8.7Works planning8.8Documentation for class8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NAPA, Maxsurf, ANSYS Mechanical, DNV Nauticus Hull, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for longitudinal strength calculations after lengthening, stability tests (stability experience) and welding inspections in dock. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Classify ship conversions and their regulatory implications.
Verify longitudinal strength after modification in accordance with IACS UR S11.
Plan the hull cutting sequence.
Design section joining, ensuring structural alignment.
Dimension local and global structural reinforcements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The work is carried out with NAPA, Maxsurf, ANSYS Mechanical, DNV Nauticus Hull, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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