Diploma in Electric Propulsion Integration and Power Management
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in electric propulsion integration and power management. 8 modules covering electric propulsion architectures, electric machines, power electronics, propulsion batteries, high-voltage distribution, energy management and certification with EASA SC E-19, ASTM F3239 and MATLAB/Simulink, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Electric Propulsion Integration and Power Management — studying from Australia
Australia's aerospace sector spans defence and commercial aviation, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and a growing space industry. Key clusters sit around Adelaide's Edinburgh Parks and the Melbourne and Sydney defence precincts, with major employers including Airbus Australia Pacific, BAE Systems Australia, Boeing Defence Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia. Recreational and commercial drone operations are increasingly regulated, and advanced air mobility is emerging as a research and policy priority. Engineers working in this area typically support airworthiness, systems integration, structures and avionics across both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
Fees for Australia: A$2,050 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does a SEIUM qualification help me get recognised by a professional body in Australia?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any Australian body. Engineers Australia accredits university engineering degrees, and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates drone and aviation operations. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before enrolling.
Will this course help me find work in Australian aerospace, drones or space?
Australia has aerospace and defence employers, drone operators and space-sector companies, and skills in these areas are valued. Whether a SEIUM qualification counts for a given role depends on the employer, who will usually weigh your experience and portfolio alongside any private credential. Ask prospective employers how they view it.
Can I study this part-time while working, and does the time zone suit Australia?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia, with no student visa needed for home study. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly load realistically. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
Take the controls.
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
Compare electric and hybrid propulsion architectures.
Select electric machines for aircraft propulsion.
Design power electronics stages for electric drives.
Integrate battery systems into the aircraft.
Design high-voltage electrical distribution.
Optimise energy management during the mission.
Apply certification requirements for electric propulsion.
Who it's for
- Electric propulsion engineers.
- Power electronics engineers.
- Aircraft electrical systems engineers.
- Battery engineers.
- Integration engineers.
- Electrical systems certification engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter electric aviation and eVTOL.
What you'll work with
- EASA SC E-19 (special condition for electric and hybrid propulsion systems)
- ASTM F3239 (electric propulsion units for aircraft)
- RTCA DO-311A (rechargeable lithium battery systems)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures)
- MIL-STD-704F (aircraft electric power characteristics)
- SAE ARP4754B (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- EASA SC-VTOL (special condition for VTOL aircraft)
- IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination for low-voltage equipment)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Simscape Electrical
- PLECS
- Ansys Motor-CAD
- GT-SUITE
8 modules
1.1All-electric propulsion1.2Series and parallel hybrid1.3Turboelectric and distributed propulsion1.4Boundary layer ingestion1.5eVTOL and regional applications1.6Comparison of power densities1.7Technology roadmaps1.8Prototypes and demonstrators1.9Selection criteria1.10Workshop: comparing architectures for a 19-seat aircraft
2.1Permanent magnet synchronous motors2.2Axial flux and radial flux2.3Induction and reluctance machines2.4Power and torque density2.5Copper and iron losses2.6Motor cooling2.7Multiphase fault tolerance2.8Superconducting machines2.9Motor testing2.10Practical exercise: sizing an axial flux motor
3.1Three-phase inverters3.2SiC and GaN semiconductors3.3DC/DC converters3.4Modulation and vector control3.5Losses and efficiency3.6Packaging and reliability3.7Filters and EMC3.8Fault-tolerant topologies3.9Cosmic rays and power semiconductors3.10Lab: simulating an inverter in PLECS
4.1High-energy cell chemistry4.2Module and pack configuration4.3BMS systems4.4State of charge and state of health4.5Take-off and reserve power4.6Ageing4.7Safety and containment4.8DO-311A requirements4.9Recycling and second life4.10Practical exercise: sizing a pack for a mission
5.1HVDC buses and voltage levels5.2Protection and solid-state switchgear5.3Insulation coordination5.4Partial discharge at altitude5.5Wiring and connectors5.6Power quality5.7Grounding5.8Distribution redundancy5.9Power quality standards5.10Case study: design of an 800 V HVDC bus
6.1Energy management strategies6.2Hybrid power split6.3Motor and propeller control6.4Mission optimisation6.5Degraded modes6.6Charging and ground operations6.7Health monitoring6.8Digital models of the drivetrain6.9Integration with the FADEC6.10Lab: energy manager in Simulink
7.1Integration into the airframe7.2Mass and balance7.3Special Condition SC E-197.4Safety analysis7.5DO-160G environmental testing7.6Iron bird testing7.7Flight testing7.8Maintenance7.9Crew training7.10Case study: certification plan for a propulsion drivetrain
8.1Aircraft requirements8.2Architecture selection8.3Motor and inverter sizing8.4Battery sizing8.5Electrical distribution8.6Energy management8.7Certification analysis8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Electrical, PLECS, Ansys Motor-CAD and GT-SUITE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: sizing electric propulsion drivetrains, simulating power converters and mission energy management studies. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EASA SC E-19, ASTM F3239, RTCA DO-311A, RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-704F, SAE ARP4754B, EASA SC-VTOL, IEC 60664-1.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Electrical, PLECS, Ansys Motor-CAD and GT-SUITE, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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