Course in HV Battery Safety for Machinery
300-hour online course in HV battery safety for machinery. 6 modules with Royal Decree 614/2001 (protection against electrical risk), UNE-EN 50110-1 (operation of electrical installations) and Vector CANalyzer. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in HV Battery Safety for Machinery — studying from Australia
Off-road and special-purpose vehicles are central to Australia's mining, agriculture, construction and emergency services sectors. Remote geography and harsh conditions create strong demand for robust machinery, including haul trucks, agricultural equipment and specialist fire and rescue vehicles. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, operator safety and machine automation. Employers include mining equipment manufacturers and dealers, agricultural machinery firms, construction companies and government fleet agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Australian engineering bodies for off-road vehicle work?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses competence independently, so check its requirements before enrolling if membership is your goal.
Which Australian employers work with off-road and special vehicles and machinery?
Mining and agricultural equipment makers, fleet operators, defence and emergency service vehicle suppliers, and four-wheel-drive modification businesses are examples. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria. Relevant experience and a practical final project are often as important as the qualification.
Can I study this online while working in Australia, and is there support?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; check the total hours and plan a realistic schedule.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the electrical, thermal and chemical risks of high-voltage batteries.
Describe the architecture and protections of a high-voltage system in machinery.
Apply the five golden rules for working de-energised.
Handle, store and transport batteries in accordance with dangerous goods regulations.
Respond to thermal runaway, fire or electrocution incidents.
Define personnel qualification levels according to electrical risk.
Draft a high-voltage safety management plan for a workshop.
Who it's for
- Electrical machinery maintenance technician wishing to specialise in HV Battery Safety for Machinery.
- Prevention technician specialising in electrical risk wishing to specialise in HV Battery Safety for Machinery.
- Workshop safety manager wishing to specialise in HV Battery Safety for Machinery.
- Vehicle high-voltage trainer wishing to specialise in HV Battery Safety for Machinery.
- Battery systems engineer wishing to specialise in HV Battery Safety for Machinery.
- Battery logistics coordinator wishing to specialise in HV Battery Safety for Machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join electrical machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 614/2001 (protection against electrical risk)
- UNE-EN 50110-1 (operation of electrical installations)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (safety of electric powertrains)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- ADR (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3 (lithium batteries)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What is considered high voltage in machinery1.2Electrical contact risk and its effects1.3Stored energy and electric arc1.4Thermal and chemical risk of cells1.5Mechanical risk of the battery pack1.6Risk situations: maintenance, fault and accident1.7Regulatory framework and obligations1.8Personnel classification and authorisation levels1.9Manufacturer's safety documentation1.10Workshop: risk identification in an intervention
2.1High-voltage components of the machine2.2Galvanic isolation and insulation monitoring2.3Main contactors and disconnection2.4Interlocks and safety loop2.5Fuses and overcurrent protection2.6Service disconnect and its use2.7Equipotential bonding and chassis connection2.8Component and cable labelling2.9Insulation condition diagnosis2.10Practice: identifying the high-voltage circuit
3.1De-energisation sequence3.2Verification of absence of voltage3.3Discharge of the DC bus and waiting times3.4Lock-out, tagging and key custody3.5Measurement with appropriate equipment3.6Insulated tools and protective equipment3.7Delimitation of the work area3.8Re-energisation and checks3.9Work permit documentation3.10Practice: complete intervention procedure
4.1Pack removal and handling4.2Lifting and securing equipment4.3Battery storage and conditions4.4Damaged batteries: isolation and quarantine4.5Battery transport and applicable regulations4.6Packaging and shipping documentation4.7Second-life batteries4.8End of life and recycling4.9Pack traceability4.10Practice: handling and storage plan
5.1Response to electrical contact5.2First aid and safe rescue5.3Battery fire: behaviour and means5.4Fumes and gases: personnel protection5.5Response after rollover or collision5.6Coordination with emergency services5.7Information for firefighters and rescue5.8Drills and practical training5.9Incident investigation5.10Practice: workshop emergency protocol
6.1Risk assessment of the workshop and fleet6.2Written procedures and their control6.3Training, authorisation and requalification6.4Protective equipment and its maintenance6.5Adapted workshop facilities6.6Audit of the safety system6.7Electrical safety indicators6.8Common errors in the transition to electric6.9Relationship with the manufacturer and the mutual insurer6.10Final project: high-voltage safety plan for a workshop
How you'll learn
Training 100% online on the SEIUM 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 it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANalyzer, MATLAB, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: verification of absence of voltage practice, battery incident drills, inspection of insulating protective equipment. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Identify the electrical, thermal and chemical risks of high-voltage batteries.
Describe the architecture and protections of a high-voltage system in machinery.
Apply the five golden rules for working de-energised.
Handle, store and transport batteries in accordance with dangerous goods regulations.
Respond to thermal runaway, fire or electrocution incidents.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with Vector CANalyzer, MATLAB, advanced Excel, Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's 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 higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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