EN 4179 certification course
Online course of 300 hours in EN 4179 certification. 6 modules covering NDT qualification schemes, required training and experience, qualification examinations, vision and fitness requirements, and the written practice and scheme management under EN 4179, NAS 410 and Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Part-145, with an assigned technical tutor.
EN 4179 certification course — 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
Interpret the requirements of EN 4179 and their relationship with NAS 410.
Differentiate the functions of Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Plan the training and experience of NDT personnel.
Design general, specific and practical examinations.
Manage the vision and fitness requirements of personnel.
Draft a written practice compliant with the standard.
Prepare an organisation for NDT qualification audits.
Who it's for
- NDT Responsible Level 3 personnel who manage an organisation's qualification scheme.
- Special process quality managers in aerospace manufacturing or maintenance.
- NDT instructors who design training and examinations.
- Aeronautical quality system auditors reviewing NDT written practices.
- Technical training managers responsible for inspection staff.
- Level 2 NDT inspectors preparing to take on Level 3 responsibilities.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aircraft maintenance.
What you'll work with
- EN 4179 (qualification and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing, aerospace)
- NAS 410 (certification and qualification of non-destructive test personnel)
- Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Part-145 (approval of aircraft maintenance organisations)
- ISO 9712 (non-destructive testing, qualification and certification of personnel)
- ATA Spec 105 (guidelines for training and qualifying personnel in non-destructive testing methods)
- EN 9100 (quality management systems, requirements for aviation, space and defence organisations)
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 Part-21 (certification of aircraft and of design and production organisations)
- Microsoft Excel
- Q-Pulse
- Moodle
- Microsoft Forms
6 modules
1.1Origin of EN 4179 and NAS 4101.2Differences from ISO 9712 certification1.3Employer-based certification1.4Levels 1, 2 and 3 and their functions1.5Methods and techniques covered1.6National Aerospace NDT Boards (NANDTB)1.7Part-145 and Part-21 requirements1.8Additional requirements from aerospace customers1.9Recognition between schemes1.10Case study: comparison of qualification schemes
2.1Minimum training hours per method2.2Experience required per level2.3Theoretical and practical training content2.4Level 3-specific training2.5External training providers2.6Training in specific techniques2.7Recording of training hours2.8Personnel in the trainee period2.9Instructors and their qualification2.10Workshop: Level 2 ultrasonic training plan
3.1General examination per method3.2Organisation-specific examination3.3Practical examination with real specimens3.4Designing question banks3.5Preparing examination specimens3.6Minimum required grades3.7Conditions for re-examination3.8Examiners authorised by the Level 33.9Confidentiality and custody of examinations3.10Practical exercise: designing a practical examination
4.1Near visual acuity examination4.2Colour perception test4.3Frequency of vision examinations4.4Limitations and restrictions on the certificate4.5Custody of medical records4.6Visual fatigue in inspection4.7Ergonomics of the inspection workstation4.8Optical correction and its control4.9Doubtful cases and their resolution4.10Case study: failure in the colour test
5.1Content of the employer's written practice5.2The organisation's Responsible Level 35.3Personnel work authorisations5.4Recertification and periodic renewal5.5Interruption of activity and reinstatement5.6Audits of the written practice5.7Personnel qualification records5.8Subcontracting of Level 3 services5.9Common audit findings5.10Workshop: drafting a written practice
6.1Diagnosis of the organisation6.2Scope of methods and techniques6.3Draft written practice6.4Personnel training plan6.5Qualification examination plan6.6Personnel records system6.7Internal audit plan6.8Qualification programme indicators6.9Report 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 the intake, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Q-Pulse, Moodle and Microsoft Forms, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: drafting a written practice compliant with EN 4179, designing qualification examinations and auditing NDT personnel records. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 4179, NAS 410, Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Part-145, ISO 9712, ATA Spec 105, EN 9100, Regulation (EU) 748/2012 Part-21.
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 able to run 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, Q-Pulse, Moodle and Microsoft Forms, 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 an internet connection, 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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