CATIA Tools Course for Aerospace Design
Online course of 300 hours in CATIA tools for aerospace design: 6 modules covering the CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE environment, structural part design, aerodynamic surfaces, composites and assemblies and drawings, verification and automation, with an assigned technical tutor.
CATIA Tools Course for Aerospace Design — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has one of the world's most established aerospace sectors, anchored by clusters in Bristol, Filton, Derby, Hampshire and Scotland's Glasgow corridor. Major manufacturers and suppliers such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus UK and GKN Aerospace drive demand for engineers in design, propulsion, structures and systems integration. Urban air mobility, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and commercial drones are emerging alongside, supported by government programmes and test corridors. Space engineering is growing through launch and satellite activity around the UK spaceports and Harwell. Graduates with aerospace expertise find roles across manufacturing, certification and research.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £619 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which professional bodies in the UK recognise aerospace engineering qualifications, and does SEIUM's qualification give me chartered status?
In the UK, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the main professional body for aerospace engineers and can award Chartered Engineer status through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Engineering Council or RAeS, so they do not confer chartered status on their own. Recognition is decided by employers and the relevant body, so check directly with RAeS whether your study and experience will count towards registration.
Will a private online aerospace qualification help me find work with UK aerospace or drone employers?
UK aerospace, drone and space employers, including many working on civil aviation, defence and space projects, generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, portfolio work and experience. A private qualification may support your application, but its value depends on each employer's own assessment. It is worth asking prospective employers how they view such qualifications before you enrol.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in the UK, and what language level is needed?
Yes, programmes are delivered fully online, so you can study from home without a student visa, wherever you are based. Workload varies by programme length, and you will have an assigned technical tutor for support. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading and writing technical English. Check the programme schedule and time commitment against your working hours before enrolling.
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
Master the CATIA environment and its aerospace workbenches.
Model structural parts designed for manufacture.
Design aerodynamic surfaces with controlled continuity.
Define composite lay-ups and their producibility.
Manage assemblies and revisions in the digital mock-up.
Automate design tasks with rules and macros.
Develop the complete design of an aerospace component.
Who it's for
- Aerospace CAD designers who want to work at a professional CATIA level.
- Structural design engineers modelling frames, ribs and skins.
- Design draughtspeople producing drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Composites engineers defining plies and lay-ups.
- CATIA specialists moving into aerospace programmes.
- Product definition engineers working with MBD and DMU.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter aerospace manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ASME Y14.41-2019 (digital product definition data practices)
- ISO 16792:2021 (digital product definition data practices)
- ISO 1101:2017 (geometrical tolerancing)
- ASME Y14.5-2018 (dimensioning and tolerancing)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242) (managed model-based 3D engineering)
- EN 9100:2018 (aerospace quality management systems)
- ISO 128 (technical drawings, general principles of presentation)
- CATIA V5
- Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE
- ENOVIA
- Q-Checker
6 modules
1.1Interface and workbenches1.2Managing specification trees1.3Aerospace reference systems1.4Naming conventions and company standards1.5Differences between CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE1.6Data management with ENOVIA1.7Parameterisation and formulas1.8Templates and catalogues1.9Good practice for robust modelling1.10Case study: part template to a company standard
2.1Part Design for machining2.2Design of frames and stringers2.3Pockets, ribs and web thicknesses2.4Aerospace sheet metal2.5Forged and cast parts2.6Design for aerospace manufacturing2.7Geometric tolerances in 3D2.8FT&A annotations and MBD2.9Interference checking2.10Workshop: modelling a machined rib
3.1Generative Shape Design3.2Skin surfaces and profiles3.3G1 and G2 continuity3.4Fairing design3.5Wireframe and guide curves3.6Curvature and quality analysis3.7FreeStyle and class A surfaces3.8Importing profile data3.9Surface repair3.10Practical exercise: wing-to-fuselage fairing surface
4.1Composites Design: plies and sequences4.2Zones, transitions and ramps4.3Producibility and flat patterns4.4Assemblies with Assembly Design4.5Riveted joints and fastener design4.6Electrical harness design4.7Piping and systems design4.8Managing large assemblies4.9Design review in DMU4.10Case study: lay-up of a skin panel
5.1Drawing generation to ISO5.2Bills of materials5.3Validation with integrated structural analysis5.4Knowledgeware and design rules5.5Automation with VBA macros5.6STEP exchange and neutral formats5.7Model quality control with Q-Checker5.8Revisions and change management5.9Manufacturing documentation5.10Lab: macro for generating holes
6.1Definition of the aerospace component6.2Requirements and design environment6.3Modelling of parts and surfaces6.4Definition of the lay-up or machining6.5Assembly and DMU verification6.6Drawings and final documentation6.7Design producibility review6.8Revision management in ENOVIA6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 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 the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CATIA V5, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA and Q-Checker, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: modelling aerospace structural parts, designing composite lay-ups and reviewing assemblies in the digital mock-up. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integration project.
Standards covered: ASME Y14.41-2019, ISO 16792:2021, ISO 1101:2017, ASME Y14.5-2018, ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242), EN 9100:2018, ISO 128.
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 CATIA V5, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA and Q-Checker, 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, an internet connection 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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