Postgraduate Diploma in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans. 8 modules with RTCA DO-160G, RTCA DO-254 and Siemens Questa. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans — studying from the United Kingdom
Electronics and telecommunications form a significant part of the UK technology economy, with clusters in Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Belfast and the South East. Semiconductor design firms, defence electronics suppliers, telecom operators and Internet of Things companies all require embedded systems and communications engineers. Arm, headquartered in Cambridge, is a notable example of the design sector. Engineers work on hardware, firmware, signal processing and network infrastructure, often within regulated frameworks for radio and telecoms equipment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,490 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise electronics, embedded systems and telecom qualifications?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the main UK body for electronics, embedded systems and telecoms, and the British Computer Society (BCS) covers embedded software. Chartered and incorporated engineer titles are regulated through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so you should check with the IET how your study would be assessed.
Do UK electronics and telecoms employers hire people with private online qualifications?
UK electronics, semiconductor, telecoms and embedded systems employers usually assess candidates on practical design skill, hardware and software projects, and experience. A private qualification may help show specialist learning, but how much it counts depends on each employer. A portfolio of working embedded or telecoms projects is often decisive.
Is it realistic to study this online while working in the UK, and what level of English is needed?
Online study means you can keep your UK job and study from home, with no student visa required. Teaching is in English, so you need solid technical English. Your assigned technical tutor will help you plan your work. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers offer training support, which varies by employer. Compare the programme hours with your schedule before enrolling.
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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 aeronautical equipment certification framework.
Select DO-160G environmental categories.
Plan electrical and electromagnetic compatibility tests.
Draft traceable test plans and procedures.
Apply the DO-254 design assurance cycle.
Verify complex electronic hardware with full coverage.
Prepare SOI audits with the authority.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical certification engineer who wants to specialise in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans.
- Avionics hardware engineer who wants to specialise in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans.
- FPGA verification engineer who wants to specialise in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans.
- Environmental test engineer who wants to specialise in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans.
- Aeronautical quality assurance manager who wants to specialise in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans.
- Aeronautical systems engineer who wants to specialise in DO-160/DO-254 and Test Plans.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the aviation sector.
What you'll work with
- RTCA DO-160G
- RTCA DO-254
- SAE ARP4754B
- SAE ARP4761A
- EUROCAE ED-14G
- EUROCAE ED-80
- FAA AC 20-152A
- RTCA DO-178C
8 modules · 800 h
1.1EASA and FAA authorities1.2CS-25 and Part 25 certification bases1.3ETSO and TSO approvals1.4ARP4754B system development1.5ARP4761A safety assessment1.6DAL design assurance levels1.7Relationship between DO-160, DO-254 and DO-178C1.8EUROCAE and RTCA equivalence1.9Role of the DER and the CVE1.10Case study: certification route for an LRU
2.1Structure and categories of DO-160G2.2Temperature and altitude2.3Temperature variation and humidity2.4Operational shock and crash safety2.5Sinusoidal and random vibration2.6Watertightness and fluids2.7Sand, dust and fungus2.8Salt fog2.9Declaration of environmental categories2.10Practical exercise: selecting categories for an equipment item
3.1Power input, section 163.2Voltage spikes, section 173.3Audio frequency susceptibility3.4Magnetic field susceptibility3.5Conducted and radiated RF susceptibility3.6RF emission, section 213.7Induced lightning, section 223.8Direct lightning effects3.9Electrostatic discharge, section 253.10Workshop: EMC test plan for an LRU
4.1Environmental qualification plan4.2Detailed test procedures4.3Configuration of the equipment under test4.4Acceptance and performance criteria4.5Test sequence and units4.6Witnesses and authority presence4.7Laboratories and accreditation4.8Deviations and their management4.9Environmental qualification report4.10Laboratory: vibration test procedure
5.1Scope of DO-254 and AC 20-152A5.2Complex electronic hardware5.3Hardware life cycle5.4PHAC plan and associated plans5.5Hardware requirements and traceability5.6Conceptual and detailed design5.7FPGA and ASIC implementation5.8Support processes: configuration and quality5.9Liaison with the authority5.10Practical exercise: drafting a PHAC
6.1Reviews and analyses6.2Functional simulation6.3Testing on real hardware6.4Requirements coverage6.5HDL code coverage analysis6.6Verification of DAL A and B elements6.7FFPA failure mode analysis6.8Commercial IP and COTS6.9Qualification of design tools6.10Laboratory: HDL test bench in Questa
7.1SOI involvement stages7.2Planning reviews7.3Development and verification reviews7.4Final review and closure7.5HAS achievements summary7.6Management of open issues7.7Hardware configuration data7.8Lessons learned from projects7.9Integration with software certification7.10Case study: preparing a SOI 2 audit
8.1Description of the LRU and its function8.2DAL level and certification basis8.3Selected DO-160G categories8.4Environmental qualification plan8.5Hardware PHAC plan8.6Verification strategy8.7Traceability matrix8.8Audit plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Questa, IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next, Siemens HyperLynx, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for random vibration testing, radiated susceptibility testing and SOI hardware audit. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the aeronautical certification framework for equipment.
Select DO-160G environmental categories.
Plan electrical and electromagnetic compatibility tests.
Draft traceable test plans and procedures.
Apply the DO-254 design assurance cycle.
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 Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Siemens Questa, IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next, Siemens HyperLynx, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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