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Postgraduate Diploma in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy

Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy. 8 modules covering ISO 14040/14044 (life cycle assessment), ISO 14006 (ecodesign management) and SimaPro. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy — studying from Australia

Australia's energy sector is undergoing major transition, with significant growth in renewable generation, grid-scale storage and transmission upgrades. The National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia are key frameworks shaping investment and operations. Engineers work on network planning, power system analysis, asset management and integration of distributed energy resources. Employers include network operators, generators, retailers, the Australian Energy Market Operator and engineering consultancies.

Fees for Australia: A$1,740 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

  • Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
  • Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
  • Clean Energy Regulator
  • Energy Networks Australia

Typical roles

  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Network Planning Engineer
  • Grid Integration Engineer
  • Energy Asset Engineer

Questions from Australia

Which Australian bodies and regulators cover energy and networks engineering?

Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and the Australian Energy Regulator and the Australian Energy Market Operator oversee the national electricity market. State network regulators also apply. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is decided by employers or the regulator.

What energy and network careers in Australia could this training support?

Australia has electricity network operators, renewable energy developers, grid planners and utilities that employ engineers in these fields. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may add to your profile, but its value depends on each employer.

Is the course workable with a job, and does employer funding exist?

Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses are 300 hours, 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, though it is arranged case by case.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the principles of the circular economy as applied to the energy sector.

02

Apply ecodesign methodologies to components of energy systems.

03

Analyse reuse and recycling strategies for photovoltaic modules.

04

Evaluate end-of-life options for wind turbine blades and composites.

05

Identify circularity requirements for batteries and power electronics.

06

Quantify environmental impacts through life cycle assessment.

07

Design a circular business model for an energy asset.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Ecodesign engineer wishing to specialise in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy.
  • Circular economy specialist wishing to specialise in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy.
  • Life cycle analyst wishing to specialise in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy.
  • Product sustainability manager wishing to specialise in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy.
  • Waste manager for energy equipment wishing to specialise in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy.
  • Environmental consultant wishing to specialise in Eco-Design and Circular Economy in Energy.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter renewable equipment manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 14040/14044 (life cycle assessment)
  • ISO 14006 (ecodesign management)
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ecodesign for sustainable products)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries)
  • Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
  • EN 45555 (recyclability of energy-related products)
  • EN 15804 (environmental product declarations)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Principles of the circular economy
  2. 1.2EU Circular Economy Action Plan
  3. 1.3Material flows in the energy transition
  4. 1.4Critical raw materials and their European regulation
  5. 1.5MCI circularity indicators
  6. 1.6Waste hierarchy and R-strategies
  7. 1.7Circular business models
  8. 1.8Technical and economic barriers
  9. 1.9Reference cases in the electricity sector
  10. 1.10Case study: material flow map of a photovoltaic park
  1. 2.1ISO 14006 standard on ecodesign management
  2. 2.2Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
  3. 2.3Ecodesign strategies wheel
  4. 2.4Design for disassembly and repairability
  5. 2.5Design for recycling and mono-materials
  6. 2.6Selection of low-impact materials
  7. 2.7MET matrix and checklists
  8. 2.8Digital product passport
  9. 2.9Integration with simplified LCA
  10. 2.10Workshop: redesigning a junction box
  1. 3.1Composition of a crystalline silicon module
  2. 3.2WEEE Directive and producer responsibility
  3. 3.3Mechanical and thermal delamination processes
  4. 3.4Recovery of silver, silicon and glass
  5. 3.5Reuse and second life of modules
  6. 3.6Lead-free and fluoropolymer-free design
  7. 3.7Repowering existing plants
  8. 3.8Reverse logistics for modules
  9. 3.9Test standards for reused modules
  10. 3.10Practice: material recovery balance of a module
  1. 4.1Blade materials: glass fibre, carbon fibre and resins
  2. 4.2Challenges in composite recycling
  3. 4.3Co-processing in cement plants
  4. 4.4Pyrolysis and solvolysis of resins
  5. 4.5Recyclable thermoplastic resins
  6. 4.6Remanufacturing of gearboxes and generators
  7. 4.7Permanent magnets and rare earths
  8. 4.8Decommissioning and foundation management
  9. 4.9Life extension versus repowering
  10. 4.10Case study: end-of-life plan for a wind farm
  1. 5.1EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542
  2. 5.2Mandatory recycled content
  3. 5.3Second life of vehicle batteries
  4. 5.4State-of-health diagnostics for reuse
  5. 5.5Hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy
  6. 5.6Direct recycling of cathodes
  7. 5.7Modular design of packs and BMS
  8. 5.8Repairability of inverters and converters
  9. 5.9Management of copper and aluminium in cables
  10. 5.10Laboratory: technical and economic evaluation of second life
  1. 6.1Transformers: oil, core and windings
  2. 6.2Natural esters as dielectrics
  3. 6.3Alternatives to SF6 in switchgear
  4. 6.4Recovery of conductors and supports
  5. 6.5Reuse of substation equipment
  6. 6.6Circular public procurement in utilities
  7. 6.7Circular criteria in technical specifications
  8. 6.8Inventory and spare parts management
  9. 6.9Grid circularity indicators
  10. 6.10Practice: circular specification of a transformer
  1. 7.1Life cycle cost and residual value
  2. 7.2Product as a service in energy
  3. 7.3Industrial symbiosis and energy parks
  4. 7.4Buy-back and take-back contracts
  5. 7.5Recycled content certifications
  6. 7.6EU Taxonomy and the circular economy objective
  7. 7.7Green communication and claims
  8. 7.8Digital traceability tools
  9. 7.9Supply risk analysis
  10. 7.10Case study: business model for inverter refurbishment
  1. 8.1Selection of the equipment or installation
  2. 8.2Diagnosis of materials and flows
  3. 8.3Identification of critical environmental hotspots
  4. 8.4Proposed ecodesign strategies
  5. 8.5End-of-life and recovery plan
  6. 8.6Comparative environmental assessment
  7. 8.7Economic viability and business model
  8. 8.8Implementation roadmap
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 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 makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SimaPro, openLCA, GaBi (Sphera), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real life cycle assessment procedures for energy components, circularity assessment of designs, and end-of-life and recycling studies. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible study mode(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the equipment or installation

Understand the principles of the circular economy as applied to the energy sector.

Diagnosis of materials and flows

Apply ecodesign methodologies to components of energy systems.

Identification of critical environmental hotspots

Analyse reuse and recycling strategies for photovoltaic modules.

Proposed ecodesign strategies

Evaluate end-of-life options for wind turbine blades and composites.

End-of-life and recovery plan

Identify circularity requirements for batteries and power electronics.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Ecodesign engineerCircular economy specialistLife cycle analystProduct sustainability managerWaste manager for energy equipmentEnvironmental consultant
Admissions & scholarships

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 Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. This is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time employment.

You will work with SimaPro, openLCA, GaBi (Sphera) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own 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 diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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