Course on Traceability Standards in Production
Online 300-hour course on traceability standards in production. 6 modules covering ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 10007 (configuration management) and SAP ERP. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Course on Traceability Standards in Production — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £537 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the concept of traceability and its regulatory requirement.
Select appropriate identification and marking systems.
Design production data capture in MES and ERP systems.
Manage product configuration and changes.
Use traceability to investigate non-conformities and recalls.
Evaluate the integrity and quality of traceability records.
Implement a traceability system on a production line.
Who it's for
- Quality engineer wishing to specialise in traceability standards in production.
- Traceability manager wishing to specialise in traceability standards in production.
- Configuration management engineer wishing to specialise in traceability standards in production.
- MES systems engineer wishing to specialise in traceability standards in production.
- Manufacturing process technician wishing to specialise in traceability standards in production.
- Quality systems auditor wishing to specialise in traceability standards in production.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management)
- ISO 10007 (configuration management)
- MIL-STD-130N (unique identification of items)
- EN 9100 (aerospace quality)
- EN 9132 (Data Matrix marking)
- ISO/IEC 15459 (unique identifiers)
- GS1 general specifications
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What traceability is and what it is for1.2Backward, internal and forward traceability1.3Levels: lot, series and unit1.4Requirements of quality standards1.5Sector and contractual requirements1.6Traceability and product safety1.7Traceability and prevention of counterfeit parts1.8Vocabulary and acronyms of the field1.9Cost of traceability and its justification1.10Exercise: define the traceability level of a product
2.1Numbering systems and unique identification systems2.2Barcodes and data matrix codes2.3Radio-frequency identification2.4Direct part marking and its techniques2.5Permanent marking versus labels2.6Legibility, durability and verification of marking2.7Marking and coding standards2.8Identification of materials and certificates2.9Identification of tooling and equipment2.10Practice: design the identification scheme for a product
3.1Capture points in the process3.2Readers, terminals and automation3.3Manufacturing execution system3.4Integration with the management system3.5Traceability data model3.6Product genealogy and assembly tree3.7Recording of process parameters3.8Management of deviations and rework3.9Integrity and security of records3.10Practice: define the data model of a line
4.1Product baseline and its control4.2Change effectivity and implementation4.3Interchangeability and compatibility4.4Version control of documentation4.5Traceability from requirements to parts4.6Bill of materials and its management4.7Deviations and concessions4.8Component obsolescence and substitutions4.9Delivery documentation to the customer4.10Practice: manage the introduction of a change
5.1Investigation of an in-service failure5.2Delimitation of the affected lot5.3Review and recall campaigns5.4Complaints and root cause analysis5.5Customer audit of traceability5.6Record retention requirements5.7Traceability quality indicators5.8Traceability in the supply chain5.9Traceability and the circular economy5.10Practice: simulate the delimitation of an affected lot
6.1Choice of product and its process6.2Definition of the required traceability level6.3Identification and marking scheme6.4Design of capture points and the system6.5Data model and genealogy6.6Configuration management procedures6.7Plan for use in case of in-service failure6.8Audit plan and indicators6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
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 SAP ERP, Siemens Opcenter, PTC Windchill, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies are based on real procedures: designing marking and identification schemes, traceability analysis following a non-conformity, and simulating product recall. Assessment is continuous, module by module, 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.
Understand the concept of traceability and its regulatory requirement.
Select appropriate identification and marking systems.
Design production data capture in MES and ERP systems.
Manage product configuration and changes.
Use traceability to investigate non-conformities and recalls.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical standards texts.
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 spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP ERP, Siemens Opcenter, PTC Windchill, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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