Postgraduate Diploma in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability. 8 modules covering ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2022, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 and Cameo Systems Modeler. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability — studying from Australia
Robotics and automation are important to Australian industries, especially mining, agriculture, logistics and manufacturing. Autonomous haulage, robotic harvesting and warehouse automation illustrate the breadth of applications. Research bodies such as CSIRO and universities maintain strong robotics programmes, supporting industry collaboration. Engineers work on control systems, sensing, motion planning and industrial integration. Employers include mining technology companies, agricultural technology firms, automation integrators and research organisations.
Fees for Australia: A$2,850 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Engineers Australia for robotics and control roles?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Engineers Australia assesses engineering competence through its own processes, and recognition of SEIUM training is decided by employers or the body you apply to. Confirm their requirements before enrolling if professional membership matters to you.
Which Australian employers hire people with robotics and automation skills?
Mining, manufacturing, logistics, agricultural technology, and defence companies across Australia employ automation and control engineers. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer's policy. Your project work, programming and practical skills are usually central to hiring decisions.
Can I study this part time while working in Australia, and are there payment options?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, taught in English, and include an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from anywhere in Australia around work hours. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the programme length, which ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours, and plan accordingly.
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What you will be able to do
Design system architectures in accordance with ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010.
Define mechanical, electrical and data interfaces using ICDs.
Model data interfaces with OPC UA, AAS and AutomationML.
Establish bidirectional traceability between requirements, architecture and tests.
Manage interface configuration and changes.
Plan the integration and verification of subsystems.
Evaluate modular architectures for the connected industry.
Who it's for
- Automation systems architect who wants to specialise in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability.
- Integration engineer who wants to specialise in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability.
- Interface engineer who wants to specialise in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability.
- Configuration manager who wants to specialise in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability.
- Systems engineer who wants to specialise in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability.
- Technical manager of automation projects who wants to specialise in Architectures, Interfaces and Traceability.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter machinery manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2022
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023
- IEC 62541
- IEC 63278-1 Asset Administration Shell
- IEC 62714 AutomationML
- IEC 62264 (ISA-95)
- VDI/VDE/NAMUR 2658
- ISO 10007:2017
8 modules · 800 h
1.1The concept of architecture according to ISO/IEC/IEEE 420101.2Stakeholders, concerns and viewpoints1.3Functional and physical decomposition1.4Architecture patterns in automation1.5Modular architecture and platforms1.6Design trade-offs and quality attributes1.7ATAM evaluation method1.8RAMI 4.0 and IIRA reference architectures1.9Documenting architectural decisions1.10Case study: comparison of two architectures for a production line
2.1Types of mechanical, electrical and data interfaces2.2Interface Control Document (ICD)2.3Signal and protocol specification2.4Human-machine interfaces2.5Interfaces with external systems2.6N2 interaction matrix2.7Interface management between suppliers2.8Standardised OPC UA Companion interfaces2.9Interface errors and their cost2.10Workshop: ICD for a robotic cell
3.1OPC UA information models3.2Asset Administration Shell3.3OPC UA companion specifications3.4MES-ERP interfaces according to ISA-953.5Data exchange with B2MML3.6AutomationML formats for engineering3.7Integration of PLM product data3.8Versioning of data interfaces3.9Interface conformance testing3.10Practice: AAS model of an automation component
4.1The concept of bidirectional traceability4.2Requirement-architecture-test links4.3Traceability information models4.4Automated traceability tools4.5Traceability in functional safety4.6Impact analysis through links4.7Traceability coverage and gaps4.8OSLC standard for linking tools4.9Traceability audits4.10Laboratory: traceability graph between tools using OSLC
5.1Interface baselines5.2Interface change control5.3Configuration control boards5.4Backward compatibility5.5Product variant management5.6Identification of configuration items5.7Configuration audits5.8Integration with PLM5.9Communicating changes to suppliers5.10Case study: protocol change in an interface between cells
6.1Incremental integration strategies6.2Interface and integration testing6.3Interface simulation and stubs6.4Subsystem acceptance testing6.5Management of integration defects6.6Integration and verification plan6.7Entry and exit criteria6.8Integration with external suppliers6.9Lessons learned from integration6.10Practice: integration plan for a line with three suppliers
7.1Service-oriented architectures on the shop floor7.2Modularisation with Module Type Package7.3Plug and produce7.4Software-defined architectures7.5IT-OT integration with Unified Namespace7.6Semantic interoperability7.7Security by design in the architecture7.8Evolution and obsolescence7.9Architectural sustainability7.10Case study: modular MTP architecture in a process plant
8.1Context and stakeholders8.2Functional and physical architecture8.3Interface definition and ICD8.4Interface data models8.5Traceability model8.6Configuration and integration plan8.7Architecture evaluation8.8Discussion of trade-offs8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cameo Systems Modeler, Eclipse Capella, Siemens Teamcenter, AASX Package Explorer, UaModeler, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for preparing an interface control document, AAS modelling of a component, and impact analysis of a change through traceability. Assessment is continuous across each module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Design system architectures in accordance with ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010.
Define mechanical, electrical and data interfaces using ICDs.
Model data interfaces with OPC UA, AAS and AutomationML.
Establish bidirectional traceability between requirements, architecture and tests.
Manage interface configuration and changes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Cameo Systems Modeler, Eclipse Capella, Siemens Teamcenter, AASX Package Explorer, UaModeler. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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