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Masters · 1500 h · 11 modules
Master in Advanced Welding and Naval Assembly Techniques
Offers comprehensive training in the latest technologies and methodologies applied to naval construction and repair. You will learn about advanced materials, specialized welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW), and…
Duration1500 h
FormatOnline
Starts28 December
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master in Advanced Welding and Naval Assembly Techniques?
The Master's in Advanced Welding and Naval Assembly Techniques
Offers comprehensive training in the latest technologies and methodologies applied to naval construction and repair. You will learn about advanced materials, specialized welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW), and non-destructive quality control. Master structural assembly techniques, the interpretation of plans and regulations, and project management in the naval sector. This program prepares you to lead naval welding and assembly projects with efficiency, safety, and precision.
Differentiating Advantages
- Intensive Simulation and Practice: Skills development with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Professional Certification: Preparation for obtaining recognized certifications in the naval industry.
- Expert Faculty: Instruction by engineers and technicians with extensive experience in the sector.
- Technical Visits: Access to shipyards and leading companies in shipbuilding.
- Final Master's Project: Practical application of acquired knowledge in a real-world project.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,500 hours
Modules
11
Programme highlights
- State-of-the-art Welding: Master the most advanced welding techniques applied to the naval sector.
- Expert Naval Assembly: Learn best practices in the assembly and mounting of complex naval structures.
- Simulation and Modeling: Use state-of-the-art software to simulate welding and assembly processes, optimizing results.
- Innovative Materials: Explore the properties and applications of new materials used in modern shipbuilding.
- Professional Certification: Obtain a qualification that will open doors to leading companies in the naval sector.
- Specialize and become a leader in naval welding and assembly.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of advanced naval welding, metal fabrication and structural assembly in ship construction and repair
- Naval welding concept and differences between general industrial welding, marine structural welding and specialised naval assembly
- Evolution of bonding and manufacturing techniques in Shipyards, naval repair, offshore and construction of maritime structures
- Relationship between structural design, materials, welding processes, assembly sequence and final ship quality
- Naval structure typologies: hull, decks, bulkheads, reinforcements, superstructures, tanks, blocks and modules
- Naval environment conditions: corrosion, fatigue, dynamic loads, vibration, humidity, salinity and limited access
- Welding paper in strength, watertightness, durability and structural safety of marine vessels and platforms
- Interaction between engineering, production, quality, inspection, safety and planning in welding work and naval assembly
- Main defects, risks and failures associated with welded joints in structures subject to maritime service
- Current trends in automation, robotics, modular prefabrication and digital control of naval welding processes
- Systemic approach of advanced welding and naval assembly as integration of metallurgy, process, structure, quality and operation
02
Naval materials, welding metallurgy and seams behaviour in marine environment
- Naval steels, high-strength steels, stainless steels, aluminium, special alloys and materials used in marine structures
- Relevant mechanical properties: resistance, toughness, ductility, hardness, fatigue, weldability and impact behaviour
- Welding metallurgy fundamentals: molten area, heat-affected area, microstructure and thermal cycles
- Influence of carbon equivalent, chemical composition and heat treatments on weldability of naval materials
- Hot-cracking, cold cracking, embrittlement, porosity and loss of mechanical properties
- Marine corrosion, galvanic corrosion, stress corrosion and protection of welded joints in maritime service
- Compatibility between dissimilar materials and consumable selection criteria for complex naval applications
- Control of preheating, temperature between passes, heat input and cooling to ensure metallurgical quality
- Mechanical and metallographic tests applied to the validation of welded joints in shipbuilding
- Construction of metallurgical criteria for selecting materials, consumables and welding parametres with structural reliability
03
Advanced Welding, Cutting and Preparation of Seals in Naval Manufacture
- SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW and their specific applications in naval and offshore structures
- Mechanized welding, orbital, robotic, laser, hybrid and high productivity processes in modern shipyards
- Thermal cutting, plasma, oxyfuel, laser, waterjet and edge preparation for structural joints
- Joint design: butt, fillet, overlap, full penetration, partial penetration and high responsibility joints
- Process selection according to position, thickness, material, accessibility, productivity and quality requirement
- Welding parametres: current, voltage, speed, polarity, protection gas, metal transfer and heat input
- Distortion control techniques, shrinkage, residual deformations and internal stresses during welding
- Welding in position, confined spaces, hard-to-reach areas and real Shipyard conditions
- Repair of welds, resanado, gouging, filling, rework and recovery of non-conforming joints
- Construction of advanced welding procedures capable of balancing productivity, safety and structural quality
04
Welding procedures, qualification, regulations and document control in regulated naval environments
- Fundamentals of WPS, PQR, WPQR and Welder Qualification in Naval and Offshore Projects
- Essential, supplementary and non-essential variables in the definition of welding procedures
- Standards, codes and rules of classification companies applicable to naval welding and maritime structures
- Qualification of procedures according to material, thickness, process, position, type of joint and level of requirement
- Qualification of welders, operators and machines of welding machined or automated
- Traceability of materials, consumables, lots, certificates, parametres and production records
- Documentary control in Shipyards: plans, isometrics, welding lists, joint maps and inspection registers
- Management of nonconformities, concessions, repairs, re-essays and release of soldiers
- Quality audits, classification inspections and preparation of technical evidence for acceptance of the project
- Construction of robust documentary systems that ensure compliance, traceability and technical defence of naval welding
05
Naval assembly techniques, prefabrication, blocks, modules and structural alignment in Shipyard
- Naval assembly fundamentals and differences between manufacturing of parts, subassemblies, blocks, megablocks and integrated modules
- Reading of structural plans, assembly plans, exploded view, nesting and naval production documentation
- Sequence of manufacture and assembly of panels, reinforcements, bulkheads, decks, sections and hull blocks
- Marking techniques, positioning, levelling, plucking, alignment and dimensional control during assembly
- Use of stands, benches, templates, tools, gantries, cranes and auxiliary mounting systems in Shipyard
- Integration of pipes, supports, passages, inserts, equipment and elements of weapons within structural blocks
- Control of tolerances, deformations, interference and geometric deviations in complex naval sets
- Prefabrication and modularization strategies to reduce time, improve quality and optimise productivity
- Coordination between welding, assembly, inspection, painting, weapons and testing during the progress of the Naval Project
- Construction of naval assembly processes that integrate dimensional precision, safety, production sequence and final quality
06
Inspection, non-destructive testing and quality control of welded joints in naval structures
- Basics of welding inspection and differences between visual, dimensional, destructive and non-destructive inspection
- Visual Inspection of Welds: Preparation, Geometry, Profile, Splashes, Bites, Fissures, Porosity and Finishing
- Penetrating liquids and magnetic particles for detection of surface and subsurface discontinuities
- Conventional ultrasound, Phased Array and TOFD applied to high-responsibility welds
- Industrial radiography and digital techniques for internal evaluation of welded joints in shipbuilding
- Testing of sealing, vacuum, pressure, liquids, air and leak control in tanks, compartments and closed structures
- Acceptance criteria, quality levels, defectology and classification of discontinuities according to project requirements
- Inspection and test plans, hold points, Witness Points and coordination with client, inspector and classifying company
- Root cause analysis of recurrent defects and feedback to production, procedure and training
- Construction of quality control systems that ensure integrity, safety and traceability of welded structures
07
Safety, Occupational Health and Risk Management in Welding and Naval Assembly
- Specific risks of naval welding: radiation, metallic fumes, gases, sparks, fire, explosion, noise and burns
- Work in confined spaces, tanks, double bottoms, technical rooms and areas with limited ventilation
- Management of work permits, hot work, dangerous atmospheres and control of energy during shipbuilding
- Respiratory protection, ventilation, localized extraction and control of exposure to smoke and pollutants
- Prevention of fires and explosions during welding in ships, shipyards and structures with fuel waste
- Lifting safety, load handling, block assembly, working at height and simultaneous operations
- Ergonomics, fatigue, forced postures and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in welding and repetitive assembly
- Personal protective equipment, signage, training and preventive culture in workshops, stands and ships under repair
- Investigation of incidents, lessons learned and continuous improvement in critical naval work safety
- Construction of HSE systems for welding and naval assembly that reduce exposure, accidents and operational stops
08
Productivity, Planning, Automation and Digital Transformation in Welding and Naval Assembly
- Fundamentals of productivity in Shipyards and relationship between man-hours, work sequence, rework and global efficiency
- Production planning, manufacturing routes, bills of materials, workload and control of advance in welding and assembly
- Lean methods applied to Shipyards: waste reduction, flow improvement, visual management and process stabilisation
- Welding automation, robots, mechanized cars, manufacturing cells and welding assistance systems
- Plane digitization, joint traceability, parameter control and real-time production data capture
- Use of 3D scanning, metrology, augmented reality and digital twins for dimensional control and advanced assembly
- Defects, productivity, cycle times and quality analytics to improve decision making in Shipyard
- Integration between ERP, MES, PLM, naval design and welded production management systems
- Economic evaluation of automation, investment in equipment and return due to reduction of rework and improvement of quality
- Construction of more efficient shipyards through automation, data, advanced planning and culture of continuous improvement
09
Naval repair, retrofit, offshore work and welding in special service conditions
- Fundamentals of naval repair and differences against new construction in terms of access, uncertainty and operating conditions
- Evaluation of structural damage, corrosion, cracks, deformations, fatigue and thickness loss in ships and offshore structures
- Repair techniques welded in hull, decks, tanks, pipes, supports, reinforcements and structural equipment
- Maintenance welding, emergency repair and jobs with limitations of time, space and availability of the asset
- Structural retrofit, block modification, systems incorporation and adaptation of ships to new operational requirements
- Offshore welding, platforms, floating units, exposed structures and campaigns with complex logistics
- Repairs under inspection of classification companies and technical approval requirements before return to service
- Control of risks in repair of assets with waste, fuels, dangerous atmospheres or equipment in close operation
- Technical stop planning, dry dock, simultaneous work and multidisciplinary coordination in naval repair
- Construction of repair and retrofit strategies that ensure operational continuity, structural integrity and regulatory compliance
10
Welding of special materials and emerging technologies
- Welding of naval aluminium alloys
- Welding of stainless steels and duplexes
- Dissimilar joints and bimetallic materials
- Friction-Agitation Welding (FSW)
- Laser and hybrid laser-arc welding
- Additive manufacturing by arc (WAAM)
- Robotics and Board Tracking Sensors
- Control of distortions and residual stresses
- Post-welding heat treatments
- Cases of innovation in Shipyards
11
Master’s Final Project in Master in Advanced Welding and Naval Assembly Techniques
- Definition of the case study: naval structure, block, repair, offshore module or welded system project object
- Diagnosis of structural requirements, materials, conditions of service, applicable regulations and restrictions of Shipyard
- Selection of welding processes, consumables, joint preparation and technical parametres for the selected case
- Design of WPS/PQR procedures, qualification strategy and document control of the Soldier System
- Development of the assembly sequence, alignment, plucking, welding, distortion control and dimensional release
- Preparation of the inspection plan, non-destructive tests, acceptance criteria and treatment of non-conformities
- Security integration, work permits, fire prevention, confined spaces and operational risk management
- Evaluation of productivity, automation, costs, execution times and opportunities for improvement of the naval process
- Drafting of the comprehensive technical report with metallurgical, normative, productive, structural and HSE justification
- Presentation and defence of the final project with global validation of the advanced welding proposal and developed naval assembly
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Who it is for
Naval engineers, mechanical engineers, and senior technicians seeking to specialize in high-precision welding and advanced naval assembly techniques.Shipyard and shipbuilding industry professionals wishing to update their knowledge of the latest welding standards and technologies.Supervisors and workshop managers needing to lead teams on naval construction and repair projects with high technic
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
- 01Master the application of specialized welding techniques in shipbuilding.
- 02Managing complex naval welding projects
- 03Optimizing naval assembly processes through innovative welding techniques
- 04Ensuring the structural integrity of welded joints in marine environments
- 05Implement rigorous quality control protocols in naval welding.
- 06Evaluate and select optimal welding materials for specific naval applications
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Welding Engineer: Design, supervision, and quality control of welding processes in the shipbuilding industry.
03Shipbuilding Assembly Supervisor: Management and coordination of teams in shipbuilding construction and repair projects.
04NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Specialist: Inspection and evaluation of welds to ensure structural integrity.
05Welding and Assembly Technical Consultant: Specialized consulting on shipbuilding projects, process optimization, and technical problem-solving.
06Quality Control Manager: Implementation and monitoring of quality standards in shipbuilding welding and assembly.
07Welding Researcher and Developer: Participation in innovation projects and improvement of welding techniques for the shipbuilding industry.
08Welding Instructor/Trainer: Delivery of courses and training programs in advanced welding and shipbuilding assembly.
09Shipbuilding Project Manager: Leadership and comprehensive management of shipbuilding and repair projects.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Shipbuilding industry.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
It focuses on both aspects, combining fundamental theory with intensive practice in welding and naval assembly techniques.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
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