Premium Interiors Certification Course
Online course of 300 hours in premium interiors certification: 6 modules covering the interiors certification framework, fire reaction tests, divisions, doors and systems, quality and document control, voluntary certifications, and a certification plan project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Premium Interiors Certification Course — 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$887 (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
Understand the certification framework applicable to marine interiors.
Interpret the fire reaction tests of the FTP Code.
Verify the certification of divisions, doors and systems.
Organise document control and material traceability.
Assess voluntary quality and sustainability certifications.
Prepare the final dossier for vessel delivery.
Draw up a certification plan for premium interiors.
Who it's for
- Interiors certification managers.
- Shipyard quality technicians.
- Classification society surveyors.
- Technical documentation managers.
- Marine compliance consultants.
- Technical buyers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join superyacht and cruise ship yards.
What you'll work with
- IMO FTP Code (International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures)
- Directive 2014/90/EU (Marine Equipment Directive)
- SOLAS Chapter II-2 (fire protection on ships)
- REG Yacht Code (Red Ensign Group code for large yachts)
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- ISO/IEC 17065 (bodies certifying products, processes and services)
- Microsoft Excel
- SharePoint
- Procore
- Adobe Acrobat
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Stakeholders: flag, class and notified bodies1.2Marine Equipment Directive and the wheel mark1.3The FTP Code and its parts1.4Certification of commercial and private yachts1.5Passenger ships versus yachts1.6Mutual recognition between bodies1.7Type approval documentation1.8Shipyard responsibilities1.9Supplier responsibilities1.10Case study: certificate map for a superyacht
2.1Non-combustibility test2.2Smoke and toxicity test2.3Surface flammability test2.4Primary deck coverings2.5Draperies, textiles and films2.6Upholstered furniture tests2.7Bedding components2.8Paints and varnishes2.9Accredited laboratories and notified bodies2.10Workshop: reading an FTP test report
3.1Class A and B divisions3.2Certified fire doors3.3Fire-resistant windows and glazing3.4Cable and pipe penetrations3.5Ceilings and linings3.6Certified thermal and acoustic insulation3.7Ventilation ducts3.8Stairs and handrails3.9Installation in accordance with the certificate3.10Practical exercise: verification of a divisions package
4.1ISO 9001 management system4.2Project quality plan4.3Material traceability4.4Certificates and declarations of conformity4.5Factory inspections4.6Onboard inspections4.7Non-conformities and deviations4.8Final interiors dossier4.9Class audits4.10Lab: document audit of a cabin
5.1Comfort notations5.2Environmental certifications for materials5.3Origin and legality of timber5.4Air quality labels5.5Craftsmanship and origin certification5.6Resale value and certificates5.7Communication with the client5.8Risks of unverified claims5.9Trends in certification5.10Case study: certificate rejected at delivery
6.1Project selection6.2Identification of requirements6.3Certificate matrix6.4Test plan6.5Inspection plan6.6Dossier structure6.7Delivery risk management6.8Certification schedule6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The course is taught 100% online 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, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Procore and Adobe Acrobat, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: building an interiors certificate matrix, auditing the documentation of an interiors package and interpreting FTP test reports. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IMO FTP Code, Directive 2014/90/EU, SOLAS Chapter II-2, REG Yacht Code, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065.
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 Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Procore and Adobe Acrobat, 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 a computer able to run 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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