Postgraduate Diploma in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in O&M strategies and condition monitoring. 8 modules covering IEC 61400-25 (communications for wind farm monitoring and control), ISO 10816-21 (vibration in wind turbines) and Greenbyte/Power Factors. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring — studying from Singapore
Singapore is one of the world's busiest ports and a major centre for marine and offshore engineering, including ship repair, shipbuilding for specialised vessels and offshore platform services. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulates shipping, port operations and marine safety. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and vessel design. Employers include shipyards and offshore engineering firms clustered in the Tuas and Benoi areas.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,280 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Singapore's maritime and offshore sectors are regulated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and engineers may seek Professional Engineer status through the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification rests with employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore is a major maritime and offshore hub, with shipyards, offshore engineering firms and marine service providers. A naval or offshore engineering programme may support technical roles, but it does not guarantee employment. Employers will typically look at certifications, sea or project experience and your final project to judge your suitability.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
Because the course is fully online and in English, you can study from Singapore without relocating, and no student visa is needed for online study. Plan for the hours involved: 300 hours for a specialist course up to 1,900 hours for a master's. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so raise it with your company's training team.
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
Describe the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
Apply condition monitoring techniques to drivetrains.
Analyse SCADA data to detect degradation and losses.
Plan inspections of blades, tower and foundations.
Optimise marine logistics with CTV/SOV vessels.
Evaluate major repairs and life-extension strategies.
Integrate personnel safety into the O&M strategy.
Who it's for
- Offshore wind O&M engineer wishing to specialise in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring.
- Condition monitoring analyst wishing to specialise in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring.
- Marine operations planner wishing to specialise in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring.
- Wind asset manager wishing to specialise in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring.
- Life extension engineer wishing to specialise in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring.
- Senior wind maintenance technician wishing to specialise in O&M Strategies and Condition Monitoring.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter offshore wind.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61400-25 (communications for wind farm monitoring and control)
- ISO 10816-21 (vibration in wind turbines)
- VDI 3834-1 (measurement and evaluation of mechanical vibrations of wind turbines)
- ISO 17359 (condition monitoring)
- DNV-ST-0126 (support structures for wind turbines)
- GWO Basic Safety Training Standard
- EN 13306 (maintenance terminology)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Cost structure of offshore wind O&M1.2Wind turbine and foundation components1.3Technical and energy availability1.4Strategies: corrective, preventive and predictive1.5Service contracts and warranties1.6IEC 61400-25 and DNV-ST-0145 standards1.7Marine logistics: CTV and SOV1.8Weather windows and accessibility1.9Operations centre organisation1.10Case study: O&M cost structure of a wind farm
2.1CMS systems in wind turbines2.2Gearbox monitoring2.3Main bearing monitoring2.4Generators and converters2.5Blades: sensors and damage2.6CMS certification guidelines2.7Online oil monitoring2.8Structural monitoring of foundations2.9CMS integration with SCADA2.10Laboratory: gearbox spectrum analysis
3.110-minute SCADA data3.2Power curve and deviations3.3Temperature-based anomaly detection3.4Normal behaviour models3.5Machine learning for faults3.6Remaining useful life prognosis3.7Data quality and cleansing3.8Fleet analytics platforms3.9Wind farm performance indicators3.10Workshop: normal behaviour model with SCADA data
4.1Drone blade inspection4.2Robotic blade inspection4.3Leading edge erosion4.4Underwater inspection with ROV4.5Cathodic protection and corrosion4.6Subsea cable inspection4.7Scour and seabed protection4.8Offshore substation inspection4.9Risk-based inspection planning (RBI)4.10Practical: drone blade inspection plan
5.1Maintenance campaign planning5.2CTV and SOV vessels5.3Motion-compensated gangways5.4Helicopters and transfers5.5Jack-ups for major repairs5.6O&M simulation models5.7Spare parts and warehouse management5.8Route and technician optimisation5.9Weather-related opportunity costs5.10Case study: logistics strategy simulation
6.1Gearbox and blade replacement6.2Blade repair at height6.3Cable faults and repair6.4Root cause failure analysis6.5Life extension (IEC 61400-28)6.6Wind farm repowering6.7Decommissioning and recycling6.8Warranty management and claims6.9Operational insurance6.10Workshop: wind farm life extension analysis
7.1GWO training for technicians7.2Work at height and rescue7.3Vessel-to-turbine transfers7.4Work permit management7.5High-voltage electrical safety7.6Safety indicators7.7Fatigue and offshore shift patterns7.8Contractors and subcontractors7.9Safety culture7.10Practical: transfer risk assessment
8.1Wind farm characterisation8.2Failure and availability analysis8.3Maintenance strategy8.4Monitoring architecture8.5Marine logistics plan8.6Cost model8.7Performance indicators8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with 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 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 Greenbyte/Power Factors, Python (pandas), MATLAB, AVEVA PI System, Shoreline/logistics simulation, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for SCADA data analysis of wind farms, drone blade inspections and logistics planning of marine campaigns. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
Apply condition monitoring techniques to drivetrains.
Analyse SCADA data to detect degradation and losses.
Plan inspections of blades, tower and foundations.
Optimise marine logistics with CTV/SOV vessels.
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 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Greenbyte/Power Factors, Python (pandas), MATLAB, AVEVA PI System, Shoreline/logistics simulation. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM Institute's own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrative 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 recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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