Postgraduate Diploma in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing. 8 modules covering ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing, terminology), ISO/ASTM 52904 (metal PBF for critical applications) and Materialise Magics. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing — studying from New Zealand
Vehicle restoration and classic engine work in New Zealand is supported by an active enthusiast community and a well-established network of specialist workshops, particularly around the main centres. Historic vehicle registration and compliance fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand promotes preservation of historic vehicles. Restoration professionals often combine fabrication, engineering and heritage conservation skills.
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
Is restoration engineering recognised by a professional body in New Zealand?
There is no specific statutory register for classic vehicle or heritage restoration engineers in New Zealand. Heritage matters can involve Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and vehicle roadworthiness is governed by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their value depends on the employer or client.
Where do classic restoration specialists work in New Zealand?
Work is found in independent restoration workshops, classic car dealers, museums, and specialist fabrication businesses, many clustered around the main centres. Clients and employers usually judge by workmanship and a portfolio of completed restorations. A private qualification may complement that evidence but is rarely a deciding factor on its own.
Can I study this while running or working in a workshop here?
Yes. The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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
Explain the fundamentals of metal powder bed fusion.
Characterise metal powder and manage its reuse.
Optimise laser power, speed, layer thickness and scan strategy parameters.
Design parts and supports according to design rules for PBF.
Plan thermal, HIP and machining post-processing.
Qualify parts through mechanical testing and NDT.
Estimate production costs for PBF parts.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing engineer who wants to specialise in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing.
- PBF machine operator who wants to specialise in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing.
- Materials engineer who wants to specialise in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing.
- Process qualification engineer who wants to specialise in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing.
- DfAM designer who wants to specialise in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing.
- Post-processing engineer who wants to specialise in SLS/SLM for Metals: Parameters and Post-Processing.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aerospace.
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing, terminology)
- ISO/ASTM 52904 (metal PBF for critical applications)
- ISO/ASTM 52907 (characterisation of raw materials)
- ISO/ASTM 52910 (design for additive manufacturing)
- ISO/ASTM 52911-1 (design for metal PBF-LB)
- ASTM F3001 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI by PBF)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Principles of PBF-LB/M and PBF-EB/M1.2Differences between SLS, SLM and DMLS1.3Laser-powder interaction and absorption1.4Melt pool and Marangoni dynamics1.5Rapid solidification and microstructure1.6Industrial equipment and its characteristics1.7Inert atmosphere and oxygen control1.8Terminology according to ISO/ASTM 529001.9Applications in restoration and competition1.10Case study: analysis of an SLM automotive part
2.1Gas and plasma atomisation2.2Particle size and morphology2.3Flowability and apparent density2.4Alloys: 316L, Ti6Al4V, AlSi10Mg and IN7182.5Tool steels and maraging steels2.6Powder reuse and ageing2.7Safe handling and ATEX risk2.8Characterisation according to ISO/ASTM 529072.9Storage and humidity control2.10Laboratory: characterisation of a powder batch
3.1Power, speed and hatch spacing3.2Volumetric energy density3.3Layer thickness and build time3.4Scan strategies: islands and rotation3.5Contours and surface parameters3.6Process window and defects3.7Lack-of-fusion porosity and keyholing3.8Parameter development with DoE3.9In-situ melt pool monitoring3.10Practice: density design of experiments
4.1Orientation and self-supporting angles4.2Supports: thermal and mechanical function4.3Residual stresses and distortion4.4Internal channels and trapped powder4.5Lattice structures4.6Topology optimisation4.7Process simulation: Ansys Additive and Simufact4.8Distortion compensation4.9ISO/ASTM 52911-1 guidelines4.10Workshop: redesigning an SLM intake manifold support
5.1Stress relief on the build plate5.2Wire EDM and saw separation5.3Support removal5.4Hot isostatic pressing5.5Heat treatments by alloy5.6Machining of functional surfaces5.7Finishing: shot peening, polishing and electropolishing5.8Removal of residual powder5.9Coatings and surface treatments5.10Practice: post-processing route for a titanium housing
6.1Microstructure and anisotropy6.2Tensile and fatigue properties6.3Effect of surface roughness6.4Computed tomography inspection6.5Non-destructive testing of AM parts6.6Witness coupons and traceability6.7Qualification according to ISO/ASTM 529206.8Aerospace and automotive industry requirements6.9Statistical process control6.10Laboratory: interpreting a porosity tomography scan
7.1Nesting and build plate occupancy7.2Cost-per-part models7.3Comparison with casting and machining7.4Digital chain and file management7.5Plant safety and PPE7.6Equipment maintenance7.7Sustainability and energy consumption7.8Reproduction of discontinued parts7.9Intellectual property of designs7.10Case study: cost of reproducing an oil pump
8.1Part selection and requirements8.2Alloy selection8.3Redesign for additive manufacturing8.4Process simulation8.5Parameter definition8.6Post-processing plan8.7Qualification plan8.8Cost analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. 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 Materialise Magics, Autodesk Netfabb, Ansys Additive, nTop, Altair Inspire, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for computed tomography, tensile tests on printed specimens and powder characterisation. 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.
Explain the fundamentals of metal powder bed fusion.
Characterise metal powder and manage its reuse.
Optimise laser power, speed, layer thickness and scan strategy parameters.
Design parts and supports according to design rules for PBF.
Plan thermal, HIP and machining post-processing.
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 level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 consists of 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 Materialise Magics, Autodesk Netfabb, Ansys Additive, nTop and Altair Inspire. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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