Master’s in High-Voltage Safety Engineering — Procedures, Protections and Training
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in high-voltage safety engineering: procedures, protection and training. 12 modules covering high-voltage risks, vehicle safety architecture, electrical protection, regulation, safe working procedures, PPE and tools, production and test safety, workshop and aftersales, emergencies and rescue, training and safety management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in High-Voltage Safety Engineering — Procedures, Protections and Training — 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$11,000 (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.
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
Identify the risks of high voltage in electric vehicles.
Analyse the electrical safety architecture of the vehicle.
Design electrical protection for high-voltage systems.
Establish safe working procedures.
Select suitable protective equipment and tools.
Plan staff training and qualification.
Develop a high-voltage safety management system.
Who it's for
- Electrical safety technicians.
- Health and safety managers.
- High-voltage systems engineers.
- HV safety trainers.
- Electric vehicle workshop managers.
- Battery laboratory engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- UN ECE R100 (electric powertrain safety)
- Royal Decree 614/2001 (protection against electrical risk, Spain)
- EN 50110-1 (operation of electrical installations)
- IEC 60479-1 (effects of current on human beings)
- ISO 17840 (rescue sheets and emergency response guides)
- IEC 60900 (live working: hand tools)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management)
- Fluke Connect
- Vector CANoe
- MATLAB
- AutoCAD Electrical
- EPLAN
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Physiological effects of electric current1.2Current thresholds under IEC 604791.3Electric arc and burns1.4Voltage classes A and B in vehicles1.5Energy stored in batteries1.6Capacitors and residual voltages1.7Chemical hazard from electrolytes1.8Fire and thermal runaway1.9Documented real accidents1.10Case study: analysis of an electrical accident
2.1The vehicle high-voltage system2.2HVIL interlock loop2.3Contactors and pre-charge circuit2.4Pyrofuses and emergency disconnection2.5IMD insulation monitoring2.6Active and passive discharge2.7Grounding and equipotential bonding2.8Barriers and enclosures2.9Orange marking and labelling2.10Lab: HVIL circuit analysis
3.1High-voltage fuses3.2Short-circuit protection3.3Protection coordination3.4Insulation fault detection3.5Overvoltage protection3.6Charger protection3.7Protection in 800 V systems3.8Selection of protection components3.9Protection testing3.10Practical exercise: pack fuse coordination
4.1The ISO 6469 series4.2UN ECE R100 Regulation4.3The IEC 60364 standard4.4EN 50110 standard for electrical work4.5Royal Decree 614/20014.6DGUV 209-093 standard4.7SAE J2344 and J1673 standards4.8Requirements for workshops4.9Safety standards in production4.10Workshop: requirements matrix by activity
5.1The five golden rules5.2Disconnection and lockout/tagout (LOTO)5.3Verifying the absence of voltage5.4Live working and working in proximity5.5Work permits5.6Safety distances5.7Zone demarcation5.8Manufacturer-specific procedures5.9Documentation and records5.10Practical exercise: de-energisation procedure
6.1Insulating gloves and their classes6.2Face shields and arc-rated clothing6.3Insulated tools to IEC 609006.4CAT III and CAT IV multimeters6.5Voltage detectors6.6Rescue hooks6.7Mats and protective covers6.8Inspection and maintenance of PPE6.9Selection based on risk assessment6.10Lab: PPE verification
7.1Safety on EV assembly lines7.2Safety in battery laboratories7.3High-voltage test benches7.4Abuse test cells7.5Battery storage7.6Managing damaged batteries7.7Fire prevention in the plant7.8Ventilation and gas detection7.9Emergency plans7.10Case study: safe laboratory layout
8.1Repair workshop requirements8.2Safe fault diagnosis8.3Traction battery repair8.4Handling damaged vehicles8.5Quarantine of crashed vehicles8.6Workshop equipment8.7Training mechanics8.8Employer responsibility8.9Battery waste management8.10Workshop: workshop upgrade plan
9.1ISO 17840 rescue sheets9.2Identifying electric vehicles9.3Immobilisation and disconnection9.4Extinguishing battery fires9.5Re-ignition and monitoring9.6Flooded vehicles9.7Transport of damaged vehicles9.8Coordination with fire services9.9Training emergency services9.10Practical exercise: rescue drill
10.1Staff qualification levels10.2Training programme by profile10.3Theoretical and practical training10.4Competence assessment10.5Authorisation and certification of staff10.6Periodic refresher training10.7Train-the-trainer10.8Virtual training tools10.9Records and traceability10.10Workshop: training plan design
11.1Occupational risk assessment11.2ISO 45001 systems11.3Incident analysis11.4Safety indicators11.5Internal safety audits11.6Safety culture11.7Coordination of business activities11.8Contractor management11.9Continuous improvement of the system11.10Case study: electrical safety audit
12.1Defining the organisation and activities12.2Electrical risk assessment12.3Designing working procedures12.4Selecting PPE and tools12.5Training and authorisation plan12.6Emergency plan12.7Management and audit system12.8Conclusions and implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fluke Connect, Vector CANoe, MATLAB, AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for verifying the absence of voltage in vehicles, insulation tests on HV systems and rescue drills with electric vehicles. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 6469-3, UN ECE R100, Royal Decree 614/2001, EN 50110-1, IEC 60479-1, ISO 17840, IEC 60900, ISO 45001.
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's 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 Fluke Connect, Vector CANoe, MATLAB, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, 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 degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), 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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