Master’s in Durability, Sealing, Thermal & EMC Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in durability, sealing, thermal and EMC engineering. 12 modules covering validation in harsh environments, structural durability, vibration and shock, sealing, dust filtration, extreme thermal management, electromagnetic compatibility, corrosion, reliability and IEC 60068-2, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Durability, Sealing, Thermal & EMC Engineering — 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$12,600 (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.
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
Define environmental profiles for machines in harsh environments.
Assess structural durability against service loads.
Design sealing and dust filtration solutions.
Manage the thermal balance under extreme conditions.
Ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the machine.
Apply statistical reliability methods.
Plan and manage comprehensive validation campaigns.
Who it's for
- Environmental validation engineers.
- Durability engineers.
- EMC engineers.
- Reliability engineers.
- Test laboratory managers.
- Thermal management engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction machinery sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60068-2 (environmental testing)
- ISO 20653 (IP degrees of protection for vehicles)
- IEC 60529 (degrees of protection of enclosures)
- ISO 13766-1 (EMC of earth-moving machinery)
- ISO 14982 (EMC of agricultural and forestry machinery)
- ISO 12944 (corrosion protection by paint systems)
- ISO 9227 (salt spray tests)
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental test considerations)
- HBK nCode DesignLife
- Ansys Mechanical
- Simcenter Testlab
- ReliaSoft Weibull++
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Environmental profiles of off-road machinery1.2Combined stress from vibration, dust and water1.3Environmental validation engineering1.4Environmental tests of the IEC 60068 series1.5MIL-STD-810 as a methodological reference1.6Design, verification and test plans1.7Field testing versus laboratory testing1.8Acceleration of environmental tests1.9Management of environmental requirements1.10Case study: environmental profile of a mining machine
2.1Service loads and their measurement2.2Rainflow cycle counting2.3S-N curves of materials2.4Miner's cumulative damage rule2.5Hot-spot stress method2.6Fatigue analysis by finite elements2.7Bench durability testing2.8Durability of frames and chassis2.9Correlation between calculation and test2.10Laboratory: rainflow counting of a signal
3.1Sources of vibration in the machine3.2Power spectral densities3.3Random vibration tests3.4Mechanical shock tests3.5Fixing of components and harnesses3.6Elastomeric isolators and bushings3.7Bracket resonances3.8Experimental modal analysis3.9Vibration-induced fatigue3.10Practical exercise: modal analysis of a bracket
4.1Degrees of protection to IEC 605294.2IP6K9K codes to ISO 206534.3Static seals in housings4.4Dynamic shaft seals4.5Sealed electrical connectors4.6Membrane vents4.7Design of sealed enclosures4.8Leak tightness tests4.9Sealing failure modes4.10Workshop: high-pressure jet test
5.1Test dust to ISO 12103-15.2Engine intake filters5.3Cyclonic intake pre-cleaners5.4Efficiency and dust-holding capacity5.5Filter testing to ISO 50115.6Pressurised cabs against dust5.7Cab filtration to EN 156955.8Dust in cooling packages5.9Field maintenance of filters5.10Laboratory: testing an air filter
6.1Thermal balance of the machine6.2Engine cooling systems6.3Operation in hot climates6.4Cold starting and operation6.5Effect of altitude6.6Electronics cooling6.7Cab thermal comfort6.8Thermal simulation of the engine bay6.9Climatic chamber testing6.10Practical exercise: thermal balance of a wheel loader
7.1Sources of electromagnetic disturbance7.2Coupling mechanisms7.3Radiated and conducted immunity7.4Radiated and conducted emissions7.5EMC in earth-moving machinery7.6EMC in tractors and agricultural machinery7.7CISPR 25 measurement methods7.8Shielding and filtering7.9Earthing and grounding7.10Laboratory: measurement of conducted emissions
8.1Corrosion mechanisms in service8.2Environmental corrosivity categories8.3Protective paint systems8.4Galvanising and metallic coatings8.5Salt spray tests8.6Cyclic corrosion tests8.7Protection of connectors and terminals8.8Anti-corrosion design to ISO 129448.9Coating inspection8.10Case study: paint system for category C5
9.1Weibull distribution9.2Accelerated life testing9.3HALT and HASS testing9.4Acceleration models9.5Field and warranty data9.6Failure rates and MTBF9.7Design FMEA9.8Reliability growth9.9Risk-based decisions9.10Practical exercise: Weibull analysis of failures
10.1Instrumentation for harsh environments10.2Data acquisition systems10.3Durability test tracks10.4Large-volume climatic chambers10.5Vibration shakers10.6Component test benches10.7Test data management10.8Correlation between field and laboratory10.9Validation reports10.10Case study: comprehensive test plan
11.1Validation planning11.2Resources and laboratories11.3Validation with suppliers11.4Requirements traceability11.5Technical risk management11.6Validation costs11.7Design change management11.8Lessons-learned log11.9Management tools11.10Case study: validation of a new model
12.1Definition of machine and environment12.2Mission environmental profile12.3Durability and sealing requirements12.4Thermal and EMC requirements12.5Test plan12.6Analysis of results12.7Improvement proposals12.8Cost analysis12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HBK nCode DesignLife, Ansys Mechanical, Simcenter Testlab and ReliaSoft Weibull++, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: vibration and shock tests, IP sealing tests, and climatic and corrosion tests. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC 60068-2, ISO 20653, IEC 60529, ISO 13766-1, ISO 14982, ISO 12944, ISO 9227, MIL-STD-810H.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with HBK nCode DesignLife, Ansys Mechanical, Simcenter Testlab and ReliaSoft Weibull++, 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 Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), 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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