Postgraduate Diploma in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability
800 h online Postgraduate Diploma in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability. 8 modules covering IEC 60529 (IP protection ratings), ISO 6330 (domestic washing and drying of textiles) and COMSOL Multiphysics. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability — studying from Australia
Health technology and biomechanics are growing areas in Australia, supported by a strong medical research sector and an established medical device industry. Wearable devices and occupational safety systems are increasingly used in mining, construction and healthcare. Medical devices are regulated nationally, requiring engineers to understand conformity, risk management and clinical evaluation. Employers include medical device manufacturers, hospitals, research institutes such as those affiliated with universities, and workplace safety consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,420 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by Engineers Australia or other professional bodies for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not accredited by Engineers Australia or any other national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers and, where relevant, by the professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses skills and experience independently, so check directly with the body you hope to join before enrolling.
Which Australian employers might value this training in health, biomechanics or wearable safety work?
Employers in Australian medical device firms, rehabilitation services, workplace health and safety teams and wearable technology companies may consider advanced engineering training when hiring. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer's own policy and on your existing experience. Speaking with prospective employers about how they view private qualifications is a sensible step.
Can I study this alongside full-time work in Australia, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from any time zone, including Australian time zones, around your work hours. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; ask your employer whether they fund training. Plan for the workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme, and confirm the schedule with SEIUM.
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
Select encapsulation materials according to mechanical and chemical requirements.
Design sealing and waterproofing solutions for high IP ratings.
Integrate electronics into textiles capable of withstanding repeated washing.
Assess mechanical durability under bending, abrasion and fatigue.
Analyse degradation caused by moisture, sweat and chemical agents.
Define robust and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Plan durability validation campaigns with acceptance criteria.
Who it's for
- Materials engineer for electronics who wants to specialise in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability.
- Encapsulation engineer who wants to specialise in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability.
- Smart textiles engineer who wants to specialise in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability.
- Reliability engineer who wants to specialise in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability.
- Manufacturing process engineer who wants to specialise in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability.
- Durability laboratory technician who wants to specialise in Encapsulation, Washability and Durability.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter technical textiles.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60529 (IP protection ratings)
- ISO 6330 (domestic washing and drying of textiles)
- IEC 60068-2-78 (steady-state damp heat)
- ISO 105-C06 (colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering)
- IEC 60068-2-6 (sinusoidal vibration)
- ISO 10993-10 (skin sensitisation)
- JESD22-A101 (temperature, humidity and bias)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Silicones, polyurethanes and epoxies1.2Acrylic conformal coatings and parylene1.3Injection overmoulding1.4Thermoplastic elastomers TPE and TPU1.5Structural adhesives and sealants1.6Chemical compatibility between materials1.7Biocompatibility according to ISO 109931.8Dielectric and thermal properties1.9Selection using a criteria matrix1.10Workshop: material selection for a skin patch
2.1IP ratings and the difference between IPX7 and IPX82.2O-rings and housing design2.3Ultrasonic and laser sealing2.4ePTFE vent membranes2.5Cable glands and watertight connectors2.6Pressure decay tests2.7Helium leak detection2.8Effects of water pressure and temperature2.9Typical sealing failures2.10Laboratory: pressure decay waterproofing test
3.1Conductive yarns and printed inks3.2Interconnection between textile and PCB3.3Encapsulation of rigid modules in textiles3.4Heat setting and circuit lamination3.5Resistance to repeated bending3.6Washing according to ISO 63303.7Tumble drying and ironing3.8Degradation of conductivity3.9Design for module disassembly3.10Practice: washing test of a textile track
4.1Flex fatigue of flexible circuits4.2Minimum bend radius4.3Dynamic bending test4.4Tensile strength and delamination4.5Martindale abrasion4.6Impact on rigid wearables4.7Polymer creep4.8FEM analysis of stresses in encapsulations4.9Failure criteria for interconnections4.10Workshop: simulation of bending of a flexible circuit
5.1Artificial sweat according to ISO 3160-25.2Creams, sunscreens and cosmetics5.3Chlorinated and salt water5.4Disinfectants and isopropyl alcohol5.5UV radiation and ageing5.6Humidity and water absorption in polymers5.7Corrosion of load contacts5.8Galvanic and contact coatings5.9Combined tests5.10Case study: corrosion in the contacts of a bracelet
6.1Two-material injection moulding6.2Automated resin dispensing6.3UV and thermal curing6.4Cleaning and surface preparation6.5Plasma treatment for adhesion6.6Control of bubbles and voids6.7Automated visual inspection6.8Statistical process control6.9Yield and rework6.10Practice: control plan for an encapsulation
7.1Definition of the usage profile7.2Combined life tests7.3Functional acceptance criteria7.4Sample size and confidence7.5Field trials with users7.6Degradation analysis7.7Laboratory–field correlation7.8Documentation for client and certification7.9Iterative design improvement7.10Case study: validation of a garment with sensors
8.1Use and washing requirements8.2Material selection8.3Sealing and interconnection design8.4Proposed manufacturing process8.5Durability test plan8.6Analysis of results8.7Cost analysis8.8Improvement proposals8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks, ReliaSoft Weibull++, Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for industrial and domestic washing cycles, immersion chamber and IP testing, and bending and abrasion tests for textile electronics. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Select encapsulation materials according to mechanical and chemical requirements.
Design sealing and waterproofing solutions for high IP ratings.
Integrate electronics into textiles capable of withstanding repeated washing.
Assess mechanical durability under bending, abrasion and fatigue.
Analyse degradation caused by moisture, sweat and chemical agents.
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 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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks, ReliaSoft Weibull++, Minitab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final 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 higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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