Postgraduate Diploma in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance. 8 modules with ASTM D7566, EN 228 and Cantera. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance — studying from Australia
Australia no longer manufactures passenger vehicles at scale, but automotive engineering remains significant through component suppliers, design and engineering services, fleet operations and a strong motorsport culture. Engineers contribute to vehicle testing, powertrain development, vehicle dynamics and aftermarket product development. Motorsport activity centres on categories such as Supercars, which draws engineering talent from across the country. Employers include major global suppliers, dealership groups, fleet operators and specialist engineering consultancies working with manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$1,740 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies matter for automotive engineering recognition?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body for engineers and sets the standards for Chartered Professional Engineer status, which generally requires an accredited qualification. Automotive standards in Australia are overseen by bodies such as the Department of Infrastructure and vehicle compliance agencies. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so their value depends on employer assessment.
What automotive careers and employers in Australia could this support?
Australia has automotive suppliers, vehicle engineering firms, motorsport teams and fleet operators, along with a growing mobility sector. Employers typically look at demonstrated technical skills, project work and experience. A SEIUM qualification may support your application, but whether it is recognised is for each employer to decide.
Can I manage this online course alongside a full-time job in Australia?
Yes, the courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around work and from home without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and employer-funded training may be possible in some cases.
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What you will be able to do
Distinguish the production routes of sustainable fuels.
Interpret the physicochemical properties of a fuel.
Evaluate the compatibility of materials with synthetic fuels.
Analyse combustion and engine performance.
Understand SAF certification in aviation.
Plan tests and approval processes.
Assess the sustainability and economic viability of fuels.
Who it's for
- Fuels engineer who wants to specialise in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance.
- Engine engineer who wants to specialise in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance.
- Fuels chemist who wants to specialise in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance.
- Sustainability analyst who wants to specialise in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance.
- Test engineer who wants to specialise in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance.
- Decarbonisation consultant who wants to specialise in e-Fuels/SAF: Compatibility and Performance.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences who want to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ASTM D7566
- EN 228
- ASTM D1655
- EN 15940
- Directiva (UE) 2018/2001
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/2405
- ASTM D2699
- ASTM D86
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Classification of e-fuels, biofuels and SAF1.2Fischer-Tropsch production1.3Methanol-to-gasoline route1.4Alcohol-to-jet and HEFA1.5CO2 capture and green hydrogen1.6Life cycle analysis1.7European RED regulatory framework1.8Supply chain and costs1.9Sustainable fuel in F1 20261.10Case study: comparison of production routes
2.1Density and calorific value2.2RON and MON octane numbers2.3Distillation curve2.4Vapour pressure and volatility2.5Aromatic and olefin content2.6Oxygenates and their effect2.7Lubricity and viscosity2.8Oxidation stability2.9ASTM test methods2.10Laboratory: interpreting a certificate of analysis
3.1Elastomers and seals3.2Swelling and polymer degradation3.3Corrosion in metals and alloys3.4Compatibility with safety tanks3.5Pumps and injectors3.6Filters and contamination3.7Immersion tests3.8Compatibility with lubricating oil3.9Deposits and varnish formation3.10Practice: immersion test protocol
4.1Combustion kinetics of synthetic hydrocarbons4.2Laminar flame speed4.3Auto-ignition and knock4.4Engine thermal efficiency4.5Soot and particulate formation4.6Effect on exhaust temperature4.7Bench power testing4.8Comparison with fossil fuel4.9Combustion simulation4.10Workshop: kinetic simulation with Cantera
5.1Jet A-1 fuel specification5.2ASTM D7566 certification5.3Maximum permitted blends5.4Aromatics and seal integrity5.5Performance in turbine engines5.6Emissions and contrails5.7ReFuelEU Aviation mandate5.8Airport logistics and blend supply5.9Industry status5.10Case study: evaluation of a SAF blend
6.1Fuel test plan6.2Sampling and traceability6.3Long-duration engine testing6.4Post-test inspection6.5Quality control in competition6.6Sample analysis in technical scrutineering6.7Sustainability certification6.8Measurement uncertainty6.9Preparation of technical documentation6.10Practice: approval plan for a fuel
7.1Carbon footprint from well to wheel7.2Emissions calculation methodologies7.3ISCC EU sustainability certification7.4Production costs and scale-up7.5Feedstock availability7.6Public policies and incentives7.7Communication and greenwashing7.8Comparison with electrification7.9Future scenarios7.10Case study: life cycle analysis
8.1Selection of the fuel under study8.2Physicochemical characterisation of the fuel8.3Compatibility analysis8.4Combustion assessment8.5Engine test plan8.6Life cycle analysis8.7Economic viability analysis8.8Technical conclusions and recommendations8.9Report 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 timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cantera, GT-POWER, CONVERGE CFD, Aspen Plus, SimaPro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real fuel laboratory analysis procedures, elastomer immersion tests and bench engine tests with synthetic fuel. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Distinguish the production routes of sustainable fuels.
Interpret the physicochemical properties of a fuel.
Evaluate the compatibility of materials with synthetic fuels.
Analyse combustion and engine performance.
Understand SAF certification in aviation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Cantera, GT-POWER, CONVERGE CFD, Aspen Plus, SimaPro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It 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 in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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