Postgraduate Diploma in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 hours in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing. 8 modules covering UN 38.3 (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria), ADR and Arbin MITS Pro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Organise a safe laboratory for battery testing.
Apply the regulations for the transport of lithium batteries.
Carry out UN 38.3 tests from T1 to T8.
Design electrical abuse test campaigns.
Plan mechanical and thermal abuse tests.
Prepare test reports in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Prepare a complete certification plan for a product.
Who it's for
- Battery laboratory engineer who wants to specialise in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing.
- Testing technician who wants to specialise in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing.
- Laboratory quality manager who wants to specialise in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing.
- Dangerous goods transport safety adviser who wants to specialise in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing.
- Certification engineer who wants to specialise in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing.
- Product safety engineer who wants to specialise in Battery Laboratory: UN 38.3 and Abuse Testing.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter testing laboratories.
What you'll work with
- Standards-based learning: each module works with the standards and regulations that apply to the field.
- Hands-on practical work with industry-standard software, simulation and real case studies.
- Evidence-oriented final project: technical file, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
- Industry mentoring: faculty with professional experience in the field.
- 100% online, international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and safety: a safety-by-design approach, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance as pillars.
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Layout of zones and test bunkers1.2Cyclers and bidirectional power supplies1.3Climatic chambers with explosion protection1.4Gas extraction and detection systems1.5Extinguishing and containment in abuse rooms1.6Personnel safety procedures1.7Sample management and storage1.8Accreditation under ISO/IEC 170251.9Calibration and metrological traceability1.10Workshop: layout of an abuse testing laboratory
2.1Classification UN 3480, UN 3481 and UN 31712.2ADR regulations for road transport2.3IATA packing instructions for air transport2.4IMDG Code for sea transport2.5Test summary required from the manufacturer2.6Exemptions for prototypes and damaged batteries2.7Approved packaging and marking2.8Responsibilities of the consignor2.9Transport documentation2.10Case study: air shipment of modules
3.1T1 altitude simulation test3.2T2 thermal cycling test3.3T3 sinusoidal vibration test3.4T4 mechanical shock test3.5Number of samples and states of charge3.6Criteria for mass loss and venting3.7Open-circuit voltage measurement3.8Mounting of samples on the shaker3.9Recording test evidence3.10Practical exercise: sample plan for a new cell
4.1T5 external short-circuit test at 57 °C4.2T6 impact and crush test4.3T7 overcharge test4.4T8 forced discharge test4.5Differences between cells and batteries4.6Interpreting non-conforming results4.7Repeating tests after design changes4.8Final report and test summary4.9Common errors in certification4.10Case study: analysis of a T5 failure
5.1Overcharge at different rates5.2Deep discharge and over-discharge5.3External short-circuit of module and pack5.4Induced internal short-circuit5.5Failure of the protection system5.6Temperature and gas measurement5.7EUCAR hazard classification5.8Tests according to SAE J24645.9Tests according to IEC 62660-35.10Laboratory: overcharge test with thermal recording
6.1Nail penetration6.2Crush with plate and half-cylinder6.3Free fall of packs6.4Immersion in salt water6.5Fire exposure according to UNECE R1006.6Thermal stability in oven6.7Localised heating with resistance element6.8Extreme thermal shock6.9Tip-over and rotation tests6.10Case study: abuse matrix for an 800 V pack
7.1Test data management systems7.2Treatment of measurement uncertainty7.3Post-mortem analysis of tested cells7.4Validation of test methods7.5Participation in interlaboratory tests7.6Accredited test reports7.7Confidentiality and data ownership7.8Management of test waste7.9Continuous laboratory improvement7.10Practical exercise: writing a test report
8.1Description of the product to be certified8.2Applicable transport classification8.3UN 38.3 test programme8.4Complementary abuse tests8.5Laboratory safety requirements8.6Sample planning and timelines8.7Test budget8.8Strategy for possible failures8.9Dossier and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Arbin MITS Pro, Digatron BTS, LabVIEW, Siemens Simcenter Testlab, DIAdem, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real cell certification procedures for air transport, overcharge and short-circuit tests, and planning of abuse test campaigns. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Organise a safe laboratory for battery testing.
Apply the regulations for the transport of lithium batteries.
Carry out UN 38.3 tests from T1 to T8.
Design electrical abuse test campaigns.
Plan mechanical and thermal abuse tests.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 is 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Arbin MITS Pro, Digatron BTS, LabVIEW, Siemens Simcenter Testlab, DIAdem. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from the SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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