Postgraduate Diploma in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture. 8 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of electric vehicles), ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles) and MATLAB/Simulink. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture — studying from Australia
Restoration of classic vehicles and heritage machinery is a valued pursuit in Australia, supported by active car clubs, museums and a dedicated enthusiast community. Engineers and skilled restorers work on historical preservation, parts sourcing, engine rebuilding and compliance with vehicle registration requirements. The heritage and collectable vehicle market supports specialist workshops, parts suppliers and appraisal services. Employers include restoration workshops, museums, specialist importers and heritage organisations.
Fees for Australia: A$1,740 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by any Australian heritage or automotive restoration body?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any Australian national body or heritage authority. Recognition is decided by employers and individual clients. Heritage listings and vehicle registration are governed by state authorities, so check their requirements separately if they affect your work.
Which Australian businesses might employ restoration specialists with this training?
Classic car restoration workshops, heritage vehicle dealers, museums, and specialist parts suppliers are examples of Australian employers and clients in this area. Hiring decisions rest with each business. A strong restoration portfolio and practical experience are typically more persuasive than a private qualification.
Can I study from Australia while keeping my current work, and can it be funded?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and around your existing work. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the total hours and build a schedule you can sustain.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the electrification options for classic vehicles.
Identify the electrical hazards of high-voltage systems.
Apply electrical safety regulations to vehicles and workshops.
Design a reversible HV architecture that preserves originality.
Integrate battery systems with protection and thermal management.
Establish safe working procedures and isolation/lockout.
Plan the validation and homologation of the conversion.
Who it's for
- Electrical conversion engineer seeking to specialise in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture.
- Qualified high-voltage technician seeking to specialise in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture.
- Battery engineer seeking to specialise in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture.
- Homologation engineer seeking to specialise in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture.
- Classic vehicle restorer seeking to specialise in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture.
- Electrical safety manager seeking to specialise in HV Safety and Reversible Architecture.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- UNE-EN 50110-1 (operation of electrical installations)
- Real Decreto 614/2001 (electrical risk)
- ISO 6469-1 (energy storage systems)
- UNECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility)
- Real Decreto 866/2010 (vehicle modifications)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Electrical conversion: motivations and criticisms1.2Architectures: central motor, axle-mounted and retaining the gearbox1.3Working voltages and class B according to ISO 64691.4Components of an electric powertrain1.5Impact on weight and weight distribution1.6Reversibility as a design criterion1.7Historic cataloguing and conversion1.8Conversion kit market1.9Examples of reversible conversions1.10Case study: analysis of a commercial conversion
2.1Physiological effects of current according to IEC 604792.2Direct and indirect contact2.3Electric arc and incident energy2.4Residual voltages in capacitors2.5Insulation and insulation resistance2.6Thermal risk of lithium batteries2.7Thermal runaway and propagation2.8Toxic gases in battery fires2.9Real Decreto 614/2001 on electrical risk2.10Practical: risk assessment of an HV workstation
3.1UNECE R1003.2ISO 6469-1, 6469-2 and 6469-33.3IPXXB and IPXXD protection3.4Equipotential bonding and protective conductors3.5Insulation monitoring3.6HVIL interlock3.7Service disconnection and automatic disconnection3.8Orange marking and labelling3.9Electrification reforms in Spain3.10Workshop: regulatory compliance matrix
4.1Battery placement without cutting the structure4.2Bolted brackets and mountings4.3Motor-to-gearbox adapters without modifying the housing4.4HV harnesses and sealed connectors4.5Inverter and charger integration4.6System cooling without altering the front end4.7Preservation of original mountings4.8Documentation for return to combustion4.9Structural analysis of added loads4.10Practical: designing a battery support in a boot
5.1NMC and LFP chemistries, and reused cells5.2Series-parallel configuration5.3BMS: monitoring and balancing5.4Protection: fuses, contactors and precharge5.5Enclosures, ventilation and venting5.6Vibration and impact testing5.7Air and liquid cooling5.8Second life of modules5.9Battery transport under ADR5.10Laboratory: analysis of a BMS schematic
6.1Personnel qualification by level6.2The five golden rules adapted to vehicles6.3Verification of absence of voltage6.4PPE: gloves, face shields and insulated tools6.5Lockout/tagout (LOTO)6.6Work zones and signage6.7Intervention on damaged vehicles6.8Battery fire response plan6.9First aid for electric shock6.10Practical: isolation procedure for a converted vehicle
7.1Insulation and continuity testing7.2HVIL function tests7.3Electromagnetic compatibility according to R107.4Charge and discharge tests7.5Road tests7.6Conversion file and ITV inspection7.7Documentation for emergency services7.8Rescue sheets according to ISO 178407.9Periodic maintenance of the HV system7.10Case study: technical file for a conversion
8.1Vehicle selection8.2Architecture definition8.3HV risk analysis8.4Design of reversible brackets and harnesses8.5Battery system and BMS8.6Safety procedures8.7Validation and homologation plan8.8Reversal plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, EPLAN Electric P8, Vector CANoe, SolidWorks Electrical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for insulation resistance measurement, equipotential bonding continuity tests and battery test benches. 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.
Analyse the electrification options for classic vehicles.
Identify the electrical hazards of high-voltage systems.
Apply electrical safety regulations to vehicles and workshops.
Design a reversible HV architecture that preserves originality.
Integrate battery systems with protection and thermal management.
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.
- Spanish proficiency sufficient to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That averages between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses MATLAB/Simulink, EPLAN Electric P8, Vector CANoe and SolidWorks Electrical. 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. This is in-house training, not an official title issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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