Course on obsolescence in electrical systems
Online course of 300 hours in obsolescence management for electrical systems, structured in 6 modules covering obsolescence in electrical equipment, proactive management, resolution strategies, economic and technical evaluation and critical sectors, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on obsolescence in electrical systems — studying from Australia
Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.
What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?
Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.
Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the types and causes of obsolescence in electrical systems.
Implement a proactive obsolescence management plan.
Assess the criticality of components and equipment.
Select the right resolution strategy for each case.
Calculate the life cycle cost of the alternatives.
Manage the effects on certifications and configuration.
Plan the renewal of critical installations.
Who it's for
- Obsolescence management engineers.
- Electrical maintenance managers.
- Industrial asset managers.
- Reliability engineers.
- Electronic component buyers.
- Engineers leading the modernisation of installations.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the railway sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62402 (obsolescence management)
- IEC 60300-3-3 (dependability management, life cycle costing)
- ISO 55001 (asset management systems)
- IEC 62435-1 (long-term storage of electronic semiconductor devices)
- IEC 60812 (failure modes and effects analysis, FMEA)
- SAE AS5553 (counterfeit electronic parts avoidance, detection and mitigation)
- IEC 61508 (functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable safety-related systems)
- SiliconExpert
- Z2Data
- IBM Maximo
- Octopart
- Microsoft Excel
6 modules
1.1Types of obsolescence: technological, functional and regulatory1.2Life cycle of electronic components1.3Mismatch between system life and component life1.4End-of-life notices and last-time buy1.5Obsolescence in power electronics1.6Software and firmware obsolescence1.7Obsolescence of switchgear and protection devices1.8Impact on availability and safety1.9Costs associated with obsolescence1.10Case study: risk inventory of a control panel
2.1Management plan according to IEC 624022.2Bill of materials and databases2.3Monitoring the component market2.4Risk and criticality indices2.5Forecasting the obsolescence date2.6Organisation and responsibilities2.7Contractual clauses with suppliers2.8Monitoring indicators2.9Integration with asset management2.10Workshop: criticality matrix of obsolete components
3.1Last-time buy and stock calculation3.2Long-term storage of components3.3Alternative and equivalent components3.4Risk of counterfeit components3.5Harvesting components from decommissioned equipment3.6Emulated and licensed manufacturing3.7Partial or complete redesign3.8Planned technology refresh3.9Requalification and new certifications3.10Practical exercise: comparing strategies for an obsolete relay
4.1Life cycle costing according to IEC 60300-3-34.2Cost analysis of alternatives4.3Reliability of replacement components4.4Failure modes analysis after the change4.5Electromagnetic compatibility after the modification4.6Impact on certificates and type approvals4.7Equipment configuration management4.8Multi-criteria decision analysis4.9Renewal investment plan4.10Case study: business case for modernising a SCADA system
5.1Substations and electrical protection5.2Railway traction systems5.3Electronics in defence and aerospace5.4Industrial automation and PLCs5.5Charging infrastructure and its service life5.6Renewable generation installations5.7Medical and laboratory equipment5.8Building control systems5.9Safety requirements in critical systems5.10Practical exercise: protection renewal plan for a substation
6.1Selecting the electrical system to be studied6.2Component inventory and analysis6.3Obsolescence risk assessment6.4Selection of resolution strategies6.5Economic evaluation of alternatives6.6Management and monitoring plan6.7Proposed monitoring indicators6.8Conclusions and recommendations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SiliconExpert, Z2Data, IBM Maximo, Octopart and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: obsolescence analysis of an industrial control system, economic evaluation of replacement strategies and preparation of an obsolescence management plan. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IEC 62402, IEC 60300-3-3, ISO 55001, IEC 62435-1, IEC 60812, SAE AS5553, IEC 61508.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SiliconExpert, Z2Data, IBM Maximo, Octopart, Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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