Traceability course for aeronautical parts
Online course of 300 hours in traceability of aeronautical parts. 6 modules covering traceability requirements, identification and marking, traceability in manufacturing, traceability in service and maintenance, and digitalisation and data analysis under EN 9100:2018, Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21) and Regulation (EU) 1321/2014, with an assigned technical tutor.
Traceability course for aeronautical parts — 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: £373 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the regulatory traceability requirements for aeronautical parts.
Select suitable marking and identification methods.
Manage the conformity documentation for materials and parts.
Maintain traceability throughout manufacturing and assembly.
Reconstruct the back-to-birth history of life-limited parts.
Apply digital systems for data recording.
Design a complete traceability system for a part.
Who it's for
- Traceability technicians managing part records in production or MRO.
- Aeronautical quality engineers responsible for conformity documentation.
- Technical records managers handling airworthiness records.
- Receiving inspectors checking certificates and markings.
- Production data analysts working with ERP and MES records.
- Airworthiness technicians tracking hours, cycles and LLPs.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aeronautical manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- EN 9100:2018 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence organisations)
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21) (certification of aircraft and of design and production organisations)
- Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 (continuing airworthiness and approval of maintenance organisations)
- EN 10204:2004 (metallic products, types of inspection documents)
- MIL-STD-130 (identification marking of US military property)
- ATA Spec 2000 (e-business specification for materials management)
- SAE AS5553 (counterfeit electronic parts, avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition)
- FAA AC 20-62E (eligibility, quality and identification of aeronautical replacement parts)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Siemens Opcenter
- AMOS
- Microsoft Power BI
6 modules
1.1Concept of upstream and downstream traceability1.2Traceability requirements in EN 91001.3Traceability required by Part-21 and Part-1451.4Life-limited parts (LLP)1.5EASA Form 1 and FAA 8130-3 certificates1.6Type 3.1 material certificates according to EN 102041.7Recording of batch, heat and serial number1.8Legal liability and product recall1.9Traceability of repaired parts1.10Case study: reconstructing the history of a part
2.1Marking methods: dot peen, laser and engraving2.2UID and Data Matrix marking2.3Part identification according to MIL-STD-1302.4RFID tags according to ATA Spec 20002.5Non-damaging marking on critical parts2.6Coding of batches and part numbers2.7Identification plates and stamps2.8Reading and verification of codes2.9Durability of marking in service2.10Workshop: designing the marking of a part
3.1Traveller and manufacturing routing sheet3.2Special process records3.3Traceability of heat treatments3.4Control of raw materials and heats3.5Inspection and instrument records3.6Traceability in assembly and kits3.7Management of split and reworked parts3.8MES systems and electronic recording3.9Traceability of tools and fixtures3.10Practical exercise: completing the traveller for a machined part
4.1Back-to-birth for life-limited parts4.2Recording of hours and cycles4.3Documentation of repairs and modifications4.4Suspected unapproved parts (SUP)4.5Data exchange with ATA Spec 20004.6Digital component passports4.7Audits of airworthiness records4.8Management of removed and cannibalised parts4.9Destruction and mutilation of parts4.10Case study: auditing the traceability of an LLP
5.1Integrated ERP and MES systems5.2Blockchain applied to aeronautical parts5.3Digital twin of the part5.4Data integrity according to ALCOA5.5Cybersecurity of records5.6Analytics for product recalls5.7Integration with suppliers5.8Traceability quality indicators5.9Retention and archiving of records5.10Lab: traceability data model
6.1Selection of the part and its lifecycle6.2Analysis of the applicable requirements6.3Design of marking and identification6.4Record flow in manufacturing6.5Data model and proposed system6.6Verification and audit plan6.7Back-to-birth reconstruction test6.8Risk analysis of data loss6.9Report 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 SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter, AMOS and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: reconstruction of life-limited part histories, design of marking and identification systems and audits of manufacturing records. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 9100:2018, Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), Regulation (EU) 1321/2014, EN 10204:2004, MIL-STD-130, ATA Spec 2000, SAE AS5553, FAA AC 20-62E.
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 SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter, AMOS and Microsoft Power BI, 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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