Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection. 8 modules covering ISTA 3A (parcel shipment testing), ASTM D4169 (performance testing of shipping containers) and LS-DYNA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection — 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$1,740 (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
Analyse impact dynamics and the shock response spectrum.
Characterise the transport environment from measured data.
Design protective packaging using cushioning materials.
Plan shock and vibration tests in line with international standards.
Assess operator exposure to repeated shocks.
Design shock isolation and mitigation systems.
Simulate impacts using explicit finite element methods.
Who it's for
- Packaging engineer who wishes to specialise in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection.
- Dynamic testing engineer who wishes to specialise in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection.
- Impact analysis engineer who wishes to specialise in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection.
- Vibration isolation engineer who wishes to specialise in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection.
- Operator safety engineer who wishes to specialise in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection.
- Environmental testing laboratory technician who wishes to specialise in Mechanical Shock, Transport and Operator Protection.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter logistics and transport.
What you'll work with
- ISTA 3A (parcel shipment testing)
- ASTM D4169 (performance testing of shipping containers)
- IEC 60068-2-27 (shock test)
- IEC 60068-2-64 (random vibration)
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental testing)
- ISO 2631-5 (vibration with multiple shocks)
- ISO 4180 (complete transport packaging, test programmes)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Impulse, momentum and energy1.2Shock pulses: half-sine, trapezoidal and sawtooth1.3Shock response spectrum (SRS)1.4Single-degree-of-freedom systems1.5Stiffness, damping and transmissibility1.6Product fragility1.7Damage boundary curve1.8Instrumentation: accelerometers and filters1.9Analysis of shock signals1.10Laboratory: SRS calculation from a measured pulse
2.1Handling drops2.2Vibration in lorry, rail and aircraft2.3Compression during stacking2.4Temperature and humidity changes2.5ISTA 2A, 3A and 6 profiles2.6ASTM D4169 and assurance levels2.7Data loggers in shipments2.8Statistical analysis of environments2.9Typical transport damage2.10Practical: selecting ISTA tests for an item of equipment
3.1Cushioning materials: EPS, EPE and foams3.2Cushioning curves3.3Foam thickness calculation3.4Suspension packaging3.5Corrugated boxes and BCT testing3.6Pallets and unitisation3.7Sustainable packaging3.8FEM drop simulation3.9Cost optimisation3.10Workshop: designing packaging for an electronic device
4.1Shock machines and free-fall drop4.2Sinusoidal and random vibration4.3Standards IEC 60068-2-27 and 2-644.4MIL-STD-810 methods 514 and 5164.5Vibration control4.6Fixtures and tooling4.7Experimental modal analysis4.8Failure criteria4.9Test reports4.10Laboratory: random vibration test
5.1Repeated shocks in vehicles and vessels5.2Vibration exposure per ISO 2631-55.3Suspension seats5.4High-speed boats and vertical impacts5.5Spinal injuries from shocks5.6Energy absorbers5.7Harnesses and restraints5.8Dummy testing5.9Occupational safety regulations5.10Case study: cushioned seat for a boat
6.1Elastomeric isolators6.2Wire rope isolators6.3Active isolation systems6.4Equipment mount design6.5Viscous dampers6.6Energy-absorbing materials6.7Pyrotechnic and high-frequency shock6.8Onboard equipment and mounting6.9Verification of isolation6.10Practical: selecting isolators for a rack
7.1Explicit finite elements7.2Contact and impact modelling7.3Foam material models7.4Test–simulation correlation7.5Sensitivity analysis7.6Topology optimisation7.7Human body simulation7.8Uncertainty management7.9Analysis report7.10Workshop: simulating a product drop
8.1Product and environment definition8.2Measurement or estimation of loads8.3Fragility analysis8.4Protection design8.5Numerical simulation8.6Test plan8.7Results and correlation8.8Recommendations8.9Report 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, 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 LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB, nCode GlyphWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for shock and drop machines, electrodynamic vibration tables and shock recording in real transport. Assessment is continuous across each 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 impact dynamics and the shock response spectrum.
Characterise the transport environment from measured data.
Design protective packaging using cushioning materials.
Plan shock and vibration tests in line with international standards.
Assess operator exposure to repeated shocks.
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 command 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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, MATLAB and nCode GlyphWorks. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognised in the higher programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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