Postgraduate Diploma in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (non-road mobile machinery engines), Regulation (EC) 595/2009 (Euro VI for heavy-duty vehicles) and GT-SUITE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations — studying from Australia
Defence is one of Australia's largest engineering employers, with major programmes in land systems, naval platforms, aircraft and integrated systems managed through the Department of Defence. Land systems engineering supports armoured vehicles, weapons and logistics equipment, often through prime contractors and local industry partners. Industry involvement is strongly encouraged through the Defence industry policy framework. Engineers work on sustainment, capability development, systems integration and safety assurance, typically in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and regional defence precincts.
Fees for Australia: A$1,420 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
How does defence engineering recognition work in Australia?
Defence engineering in Australia is largely run through the Department of Defence and its industry partners, which set their own security clearance and qualification requirements. Engineers Australia is the professional body for accreditation. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
Which Australian employers hire in defence and land systems?
Australia has defence prime contractors, the Department of Defence, and specialist land systems firms. Many of these roles require Australian security clearances, which depend on citizenship and background checks rather than course completion. Ask employers how they weigh private qualifications against experience and clearance requirements.
Is the course manageable with a job, and does it need a visa?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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
Describe the particularities of diesel engines in defence vehicles.
Analyse combustion and common rail injection processes.
Size supercharging and thermal management systems.
Explain the formation of NOx, particulates and other pollutants.
Select aftertreatment technologies such as SCR, DPF and DOC.
Plan engine tests in accordance with ISO 8178.
Evaluate decarbonisation alternatives such as HVO and hybridisation.
Who it's for
- Diesel engine engineer looking to specialise in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations.
- Emissions and aftertreatment engineer looking to specialise in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations.
- Engine calibration engineer looking to specialise in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations.
- Bench testing engineer looking to specialise in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations.
- Alternative fuels specialist looking to specialise in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations.
- Heavy-vehicle propulsion engineer looking to specialise in Military Diesel Engines and Emissions Regulations.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the land defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (non-road mobile machinery engines)
- Regulation (EC) 595/2009 (Euro VI for heavy-duty vehicles)
- ISO 8178 (measurement of emissions from reciprocating engines)
- ISO 1585 (net power of engines)
- EN 590 (automotive diesel fuel)
- STANAG 1135 (fuel interchangeability)
- SAE J1939 (communications in heavy-duty vehicles)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Military engine requirements1.2Diesel cycle and thermodynamics1.3Architectures: inline, V and opposed-piston1.4Multi-fuel engines and single-fuel policy1.5F-34 and JP-8 fuel1.6Power and volume density1.7Manufacturers and reference engines1.8Integration into powerpacks1.9Engine life cycle1.10Workshop: comparison of 8x8 vehicle engines
2.1Mixture formation and combustion2.2Common rail injection2.3Injectors and multi-injection strategies2.4Alternative fuels: HVO and synthetics2.5Fuel quality in operations2.6Cold starting2.7Operation at altitude2.8Combustion diagnostics2.9Electronic engine management2.10Laboratory: analysis of in-cylinder pressure curves
3.1Turbochargers and variable geometry3.2Two-stage supercharging3.3Intercoolers3.4Engine cooling3.5Operation in extreme climates3.6Dusty air filtration3.7Friction losses3.8Energy balance3.9Exhaust thermal signature3.10Practice: sizing an intercooler
4.1Formation of NOx, particulates, HC and CO4.2Non-road engine regulations: Regulation 2016/16284.3Stage V and Tier 44.4Exemptions for military vehicles4.5Bench emissions measurement4.6NRTC and NRSC test cycles4.7Real-world emissions4.8Environmental impact of military bases4.9NATO climate change strategy4.10Case study: emissions inventory for a fleet
5.1Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)5.2Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)5.3Diesel particulate filter (DPF) and regeneration5.4Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and AdBlue5.5Fuel sulphur sensitivity5.6Compatibility with military fuel5.7Aftertreatment space and weight5.8Reliability in operations5.9Control strategies5.10Practice: designing a DPF regeneration strategy
6.1Engine test benches6.2Torque, power and consumption curves6.3Durability testing6.4Oil analysis6.5On-board diagnostics6.6Predictive maintenance6.7Typical faults in military engines6.8Engine rebuilding6.9Test standards6.10Laboratory: specific fuel consumption map
7.1Diesel-electric hybridisation7.2Efficiency and consumption reduction7.3Synthetic e-fuels7.4Hydrogen in combustion engines7.5Defence energy strategy7.6Fuel logistics and vulnerability7.7Life cycle analysis7.8European programmes7.9Technology roadmap7.10Case study: hybridisation assessment of a vehicle
8.1Requirements definition8.2Engine architecture selection8.3Combustion and injection system8.4Supercharging and cooling8.5Emissions strategy8.6Aftertreatment8.7Test plan8.8Life cycle analysis8.9Report 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, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, AVL BOOST, MATLAB/Simulink, CONVERGE CFD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real engine test bench procedures, exhaust gas analyser measurements and diagnostics via CAN bus. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the particularities of diesel engines in defence vehicles.
Analyse combustion and common rail injection processes.
Size supercharging and thermal management systems.
Explain the formation of NOx, particulates and other pollutants.
Select aftertreatment technologies such as SCR, DPF and DOC.
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 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 comprises 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.
The programme uses GT-SUITE, AVL BOOST, MATLAB/Simulink, CONVERGE CFD. 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 integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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