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Naval Welding MIG/TIG and NDT Course

Online course of 300 h in naval welding MIG/TIG and NDT. 6 modules covering ISO 15614-1 Specification and qualification of welding procedures, ISO 9606-1 Qualification of welders. Steels and Simufact Welding. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Relate the metallurgy of naval steels and aluminium to their weldability.

02

Adjust MIG/MAG welding parameters for different joints.

03

Apply TIG welding to pipes and special materials.

04

Write and qualify welding procedures according to ISO 15614.

05

Select NDT methods suitable for each joint.

06

Interpret NDT results using standardised acceptance criteria.

07

Develop a comprehensive welding and inspection plan for a naval block.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Naval welding engineer wishing to specialise in Naval MIG/TIG Welding and NDT.
  • Welding coordinator wishing to specialise in Naval MIG/TIG Welding and NDT.
  • NDT inspector wishing to specialise in Naval MIG/TIG Welding and NDT.
  • Qualified welder wishing to specialise in Naval MIG/TIG Welding and NDT.
  • Shipyard quality technician wishing to specialise in Naval MIG/TIG Welding and NDT.
  • Classification society inspector wishing to specialise in Naval MIG/TIG Welding and NDT.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter shipyards.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 15614-1 Specification and qualification of welding procedures
  • ISO 9606-1 Qualification of welders. Steels
  • ISO 5817 Quality levels for fusion-welded joints in steel
  • ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding
  • ISO 9712 Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
  • ISO 17637 Visual examination of fusion-welded joints
  • ISO 10042 Quality levels for welded joints in aluminium
  • IACS UR W17 Approval of consumables for hull steels
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Naval steels, grades A to EH
  2. 1.2High-strength TMCP steels
  3. 1.3Naval aluminium, 5000 and 6000 series
  4. 1.4Heat-affected zone
  5. 1.5Carbon equivalent and preheating
  6. 1.6Hot and cold cracking
  7. 1.7Distortion and residual stresses
  8. 1.8Consumables approved by class
  9. 1.9Weld symbols according to ISO 2553
  10. 1.10Case study: consumables for a steel hull
  1. 2.1Principles of the GMAW process
  2. 2.2Short-circuit, globular and spray transfer
  3. 2.3Pulsed arc and controlled transfer modes
  4. 2.4Argon-CO2 shielding gases
  5. 2.5Solid wire versus flux-cored wire
  6. 2.6Current, voltage and travel speed
  7. 2.7MIG welding of aluminium
  8. 2.8Mechanisation with carriages and robots
  9. 2.9Typical defects and their prevention
  10. 2.10Laboratory: parameter setting in pulsed arc
  1. 3.1Principles of the GTAW process
  2. 3.2Tungsten electrodes and polarity
  3. 3.3Alternating current for aluminium
  4. 3.4TIG welding of stainless and duplex steels
  5. 3.5Root pass in pipes
  6. 3.6Backing gas protection
  7. 3.7Welding of cupronickel
  8. 3.8Automated orbital TIG
  9. 3.9Heat input control
  10. 3.10Workshop: TIG procedure for stainless pipe
  1. 4.1WPS and WPQR according to ISO 15614-1
  2. 4.2Welder qualification according to ISO 9606
  3. 4.3Classification society requirements
  4. 4.4Welding coordination according to ISO 14731
  5. 4.5Quality requirements of ISO 3834
  6. 4.6Destructive qualification tests
  7. 4.7Quality levels according to ISO 5817
  8. 4.8Consumables traceability
  9. 4.9Welding records and audit
  10. 4.10Practice: drafting a MAG WPS
  1. 5.1Visual inspection according to ISO 17637
  2. 5.2Liquid penetrant testing
  3. 5.3Magnetic particle testing
  4. 5.4Conventional and digital radiography
  5. 5.5Conventional ultrasonic testing of butt joints
  6. 5.6Phased array and TOFD
  7. 5.7Personnel certification according to ISO 9712
  8. 5.8Acceptance levels by method
  9. 5.9NDT plans in shipbuilding
  10. 5.10Case study: interpreting hull radiographs
  1. 6.1Joint and materials selection
  2. 6.2Process selection
  3. 6.3Drafting the WPS
  4. 6.4Qualification plan
  5. 6.5NDT plan
  6. 6.6Acceptance criteria
  7. 6.7Repair management
  8. 6.8Quality report
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 Simufact Welding, ESI SYSWELD, Evident OmniPC, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied on real qualification procedures for a MAG procedure, phased array ultrasonic inspection and assessment of hull joint radiographs. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of joint and materials

Relate the metallurgy of naval steels and aluminium to their weldability.

Choice of process

Adjust MIG/MAG welding parameters for different joints.

Drafting the WPS

Apply TIG welding to pipes and special materials.

Qualification plan

Write and qualify welding procedures according to ISO 15614.

NDT plan

Select NDT methods suitable for each joint.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Naval welding engineerWelding coordinatorNDT inspectorQualified welderShipyard quality technicianClassification society inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.

The course works with Simufact Welding, ESI SYSWELD, Evident OmniPC. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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