Course in Quality Control in Armoured Vehicle Production
Online course of 300 h in quality control in armoured vehicle production. 6 modules covering ISO 9001 (quality management systems), AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements) and Minitab. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Quality Control in Armoured Vehicle Production — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 8 340 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand quality requirements in heavy vehicle manufacturing.
Control materials and special processes such as welding and treatments.
Plan inspections and tests with sampling criteria.
Apply non-destructive testing and dimensional metrology.
Manage non-conformities with root cause analysis.
Apply statistical process control.
Design the quality control plan for a production line.
Who it's for
- Quality control engineer who wants to specialise in quality control in armoured vehicle production.
- Welding inspector who wants to specialise in quality control in armoured vehicle production.
- Non-destructive testing technician who wants to specialise in quality control in armoured vehicle production.
- Industrial metrologist who wants to specialise in quality control in armoured vehicle production.
- Non-conformities manager who wants to specialise in quality control in armoured vehicle production.
- Supplier quality technician who wants to specialise in quality control in armoured vehicle production.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences looking to enter heavy vehicle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
- ISO 3834-2 (quality requirements for welding)
- ISO 5817 (quality levels for welded joints)
- ISO 2859-1 (attribute sampling plans)
- ISO 9712 (qualification of NDT personnel)
- ISO 17637 (visual inspection of welds)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Plant processes: cutting, forming, joining and assembly1.2Critical process points1.3Customer and contract requirements1.4Quality standards applicable to the sector1.5Programme quality plan1.6Quality functions in the plant1.7Relationship between quality, cost and lead time1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Required quality documentation1.10Exercise: critical point map of a line
2.1Receipt and verification of materials2.2Material certificates and their validity2.3Traceability of heat, batch and part2.4Qualification of welding procedures2.5Qualification of welders and operators2.6Heat treatments and their control2.7Coatings and surface protection2.8Process parameter control and records2.9Prevention of non-conforming materials2.10Practice: roadmap of a special process
3.1Inspection plan and hold points3.2Dimensional and geometric inspection3.3Non-destructive testing applicable to joints3.4Destructive testing on test specimens3.5Leak-tightness and functional tests3.6Measuring equipment and its calibration3.7Sampling and acceptance criteria3.8Recording of results and evidence3.9Inspection by the customer and by a third party3.10Practice: inspection plan for an assembly
4.1Detection and segregation of non-conforming items4.2Material review board4.3Repair, rework and scrapping4.4Concessions and their approval4.5Root cause analysis4.6Corrective actions and verification of effectiveness4.7Statistical process control4.8Process capability and indices4.9Cost of poor quality4.10Practice: handling a real non-conformity
5.1Final testing and vehicle acceptance5.2Delivery file and certificates5.3Warranty and in-service incident management5.4Feedback from the field to the plant5.5Internal product and process audits5.6Customer and certification audits5.7Supplier management and development5.8Plant quality indicators5.9Continuous improvement and staff involvement5.10Practice: quality dashboard
6.1Choice of plant and product6.2Process map and critical points6.3Complete quality plan6.4Control plan for materials and special processes6.5Inspection and test plan6.6Non-conformity procedure6.7Audit programme6.8Indicator system6.9Quality plan report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, PC-DMIS, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for dimensional inspection with a coordinate measuring machine, non-destructive testing of welds and statistical process control. Assessment is continuous 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 quality requirements in heavy vehicle manufacturing.
Control materials and special processes such as welding and treatments.
Plan inspections and tests with sampling criteria.
Apply non-destructive testing and dimensional metrology.
Manage non-conformities with root cause analysis.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Minitab, PC-DMIS, advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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