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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Offshore Concrete Construction
The Diploma in Offshore Concrete Construction Prepares you to take part in the design and construction of offshore concrete structures such as gravity-based foundations, caissons and floating substructures for offshore wind and ot
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts9 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Offshore Concrete Construction?
The Diploma in Offshore Concrete Construction
Prepares you to take part in the design and construction of offshore concrete structures such as gravity-based foundations, caissons and floating substructures for offshore wind and other installations at sea. You will study how concrete performs in the marine environment, design for fatigue and cyclic loading, fabrication in dry docks and at the quayside, transport and installation, and inspection and maintenance throughout the service life.
Key advantages
- Technical specialism: Concrete as a structural material offshore.
- From design to installation: Fabrication, float-out, tow and placement.
- Marine durability: Corrosion, chemical attack and design service life.
- A growing sector: Applied to offshore wind foundations and floaters.
- Case study: Planning the construction of a gravity-based structure.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Programme highlights
- Know the types: Distinguish gravity-based structures, caissons and floaters.
- Ensure durability: Apply marine concrete durability criteria.
- Design for fatigue: Understand the effect of cyclic wave and wind loading.
- Plan the works: Organise fabrication, transport and installation.
- Boost your career: Open doors to contractors, engineering firms and offshore wind developers.
- Train to build at sea with one of engineering’s most versatile materials.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Concrete in Offshore Structures
- History of concrete structures at sea
- Gravity-based platforms
- Caissons and gravity foundations
- Concrete floaters for offshore wind
- Concrete versus steel
- The sector value chain
- Standards and design guidance
- Challenges and trends
02
Concrete Technology for Marine Environments
- Constituents and mix design
- Cements and additions for marine use
- High-strength concrete
- Self-compacting concrete
- Lightweight concrete
- Reinforcement and prestressing
- Fibres and alternative reinforcement
- Quality control
03
Durability and Protection
- Marine exposure classes
- Chloride-induced corrosion
- Sulphate attack
- Wetting and drying cycles
- Abrasion and ice impact
- Cover and its thickness
- Cathodic protection of reinforcement
- Design service life
04
Offshore Structural Design
- Wave, wind and current actions
- Limit states
- Fatigue of concrete and reinforcement
- Cracking and watertightness
- Soil-structure interaction
- Stability of gravity structures
- Stability of floaters
- Numerical modelling
05
Fabrication and Construction
- Dry docks and fabrication yards
- Quayside construction
- Slipform and jumpform formwork
- Modular precasting
- Mass concrete pours
- Thermal control of concrete
- Materials logistics
- Site safety
06
Transport and Installation
- Launch and float-out
- Stability during tow
- Towing and marine planning
- Seabed preparation
- Ballasting and set-down
- Seating and levelling
- Infill and scour protection
- Weather windows
07
Inspection, Maintenance and End of Life
- Inspecting offshore concrete structures
- Non-destructive testing
- Corrosion monitoring
- Concrete repair at sea
- Integrity management
- Life extension
- Decommissioning and refloating
- Reuse and recycling
08
Case Study: Planning the Construction of a Gravity-Based Structure
- Defining the structure
- Site conditions
- Selecting concretes and reinforcement
- Durability strategy
- Fabrication plan
- Transport and installation plan
- Inspection plan
- Technical report
Workload
Study Time and Workload
800 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Civil, structural and materials engineers: who want to specialise in offshore structures Contractor and precast manufacturer staff: working with large concrete elements Offshore wind professionals: assessing concrete foundations and floaters Marine construction managers: looking to broaden their field Quality control technicians: supervising concrete in marine environments
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Know offshore concrete structures
- 02Understand marine durability
- 03Apply design criteria
- 04Plan fabrication
- 05Organise transport and installation
- 06Manage the life cycle
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Offshore concrete structures engineer: Design and analysis of foundations and floaters.
02Production manager: Fabricating large concrete elements.
03Marine installation engineer: Planning transport, tow and set-down.
04Concrete quality engineer: Controlling materials and workmanship.
05Structural integrity engineer: Inspection and maintenance of structures in service.
06Offshore wind consultant: Assessing foundation options.
Questions
Entry Requirements
It is one of the main applications, but platforms, port caissons and other gravity structures are also covered.
Some knowledge of structural concrete helps; the programme reviews the key concepts for the marine environment.
Yes. They are treated as a developing technology, with their advantages, challenges and current status.
No. It is a specialist qualification and does not replace the accredited degrees or chartered status required for that responsibility.
Planning the full construction of a gravity-based structure, from materials through to installation.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 800 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Diploma in Offshore Concrete Construction qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree in civil, structural, materials or naval engineering or a related field; or professional experience in concrete construction or marine works. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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