Postgraduate Diploma in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics. 8 modules with ISO 21500 (project management), IACS Rec. 47 (shipbuilding construction quality standard) and AVEVA Marine. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics — 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
Define the production strategy of a shipyard.
Develop the master construction plan.
Design the block strategy and its assembly sequence.
Analyse workshop processes and their capacity.
Apply advanced outfitting and production tactics.
Monitor production progress using indicators.
Propose improvements through Lean and digitalisation.
Who it's for
- Naval production planner looking to specialise in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics.
- Shipyard production manager looking to specialise in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics.
- Construction strategy engineer looking to specialise in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics.
- Production control manager looking to specialise in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics.
- Workshop process engineer looking to specialise in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics.
- Lean consultant looking to specialise in Master Plan, Block-Building and Production Tactics.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences looking to enter shipbuilding.
What you'll work with
- ISO 21500 (project management)
- IACS Rec. 47 (shipbuilding construction quality standard)
- ISO 22400 (key manufacturing indicators)
- ISO 18404 (Lean and Six Sigma competencies)
- PMBOK Guide (PMI)
- ISO 9001 (quality management)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Evolution of shipbuilding1.2Zone-based construction and intermediate products1.3Group technology1.4Benchmarking of Asian and European shipyards1.5Indicators: CGT, hours per tonne and productivity1.6Facility capacity1.7Make or buy and subcontracting1.8Lean shipbuilding1.9Organisation of a shipyard1.10Case study: production diagnosis of a shipyard
2.1Key milestones: plate cutting, keel laying, launch and delivery2.2Master schedule of the order book2.3Workload and resource levelling2.4S-curves for hours and progress2.5Integration of engineering, procurement and production2.6Long-lead equipment lead times2.7Dock and slipway planning2.8Capacity scenarios2.9Naval planning software2.10Practice: master plan for three ships in series
3.1Breakdown of the hull into blocks3.2Division criteria: weight, cranes and accessibility3.3Flat, curved and volumetric blocks3.4Large blocks and rings3.5Assembly sequence on the slipway3.6Block joints and tolerances3.7Dimensional accuracy and control3.8Pre-outfitting in block3.9Weight and centre of gravity calculations3.10Workshop: block plan for a supply vessel
4.1Plate and profile cutting4.2Forming of curved plates4.3Flat panels and welding lines4.4Subassemblies and fit-up4.5Pipe fabrication4.6Outfitting workshops4.7Block painting4.8Material flow and internal logistics4.9Automation and robotics4.10Laboratory: flow simulation in a panel workshop
5.1Advanced outfitting by zone5.2Outfitting in block, in ring and onboard5.3Modules and equipment units5.4Hull–outfitting–painting sequence5.5Production tactics by ship type5.6Work packages by zone and stage5.7Trade interferences5.8System testing5.9Reduction of afloat work5.10Case study: outfitting tactic for a ferry
6.1Detailed weekly planning6.2Physical progress tracking6.3Earned value in shipbuilding6.4Materials and drawings management6.5Quality and dimensional control6.6Delay management and recovery6.7Production meetings6.8Shipyard dashboards6.9MES systems in shipyards6.10Practice: earned value analysis of a hull
7.1Value stream maps7.2Waste elimination7.3Visual management and 5S7.4Shipyard digital twin7.5Discrete event simulation7.6CAD-CAM integration7.7Industry 4.0 in shipyards7.8Knowledge management and learning curves7.9Ergonomics and safety in production7.10Case study: flow improvement on the panel line
8.1Selection of vessel and shipyard8.2Master construction plan8.3Block strategy8.4Outfitting tactic8.5Workshop and resource plan8.6Production control system8.7Cost and schedule analysis8.8Improvement plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, 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 AVEVA Marine, ShipConstructor, Primavera P6, Siemens Plant Simulation, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for drawing up a master construction plan, dividing a vessel into blocks, and analysing workshop loading. Assessment is continuous, per 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.
Define the production strategy of a shipyard.
Develop the master construction plan.
Design the block strategy and its assembly sequence.
Analyse workshop processes and their capacity.
Apply advanced outfitting and production tactics.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with AVEVA Marine, ShipConstructor, Primavera P6, Siemens Plant Simulation. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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