Thermal management course for electric motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in thermal management for electric motorcycles, structured in 6 modules covering heat sources, battery cooling, motor and inverter cooling, thermal modelling and simulation, and control strategies, with an assigned technical tutor.
Thermal management course for electric motorcycles — studying from Australia
Motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles are a significant part of Australian transport and recreation, with strong demand for motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes in urban and regional areas. Engineers working in this field contribute to chassis and powertrain design, rider safety systems and emissions compliance. National vehicle standards and rider safety initiatives shape product development and testing. Employers include motorcycle importers and distributors, component suppliers, accessory makers and e-mobility start-ups.
Fees for Australia: A$712 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised for motorcycle engineering roles in Australia?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any Australian national body. Recognition for engineering or vehicle compliance roles is decided by individual employers and relevant bodies. Vehicle safety and compliance in Australia are governed by national design rules, which apply regardless of your qualification, so check requirements with the employer.
Which Australian employers work in motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?
Motorcycle and scooter importers, distributors, component suppliers, dealer service networks and performance workshops are examples of Australian employers in this field. Whether they value a private qualification depends on their policies. Practical experience and a strong final project portfolio are typically persuasive in this industry.
Is the course suitable for someone working full time in Australia?
The programmes are delivered 100% online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from home at times that suit you. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Check the hours required for your chosen programme and make sure your schedule allows steady progress.
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
Identify the heat sources in an electric motorcycle.
Compare battery cooling solutions.
Describe motor and inverter cooling.
Build a thermal model of a battery pack.
Design thermal control strategies.
Validate the thermal system through testing.
Propose a complete thermal management system.
Who it's for
- Thermal engineers.
- Battery engineers.
- Simulation engineers.
- Test technicians.
- Calibration engineers.
- Electric motorcycle technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter electric motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO 18243 (lithium-ion traction batteries for electric mopeds and motorcycles)
- UN/ECE Regulation No. 136 (electrical safety of L-category electric vehicles)
- IEC 62660-2 (reliability and abuse testing of lithium-ion traction cells)
- ISO 6469-1 (safety of on-board rechargeable energy storage systems)
- ISO 16750-4 (climatic loads on vehicle electrical equipment)
- ISO 13064-2 (battery-electric mopeds and motorcycles, safety specifications)
- ANSYS Fluent
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- Simcenter Amesim
- GT-SUITE
- FLIR Thermal Studio
6 modules
1.1Joule losses in cells1.2Losses in the electric motor1.3Losses in the inverter1.4Losses in the charger1.5Optimum operating temperature1.6Effect of heat on battery life1.7Effect of cold on performance1.8Temperature-related power limiting1.9Vehicle heat balance1.10Workshop: calculating losses in an electric motorcycle
2.1Passive air cooling2.2Forced cooling with fans2.3Liquid cold plates2.4Phase-change materials2.5Thermal interface materials2.6Temperature uniformity between cells2.7Heating in cold climates2.8Thermal management during fast charging2.9Weight and cost of each solution2.10Practical: comparing battery cooling solutions
3.1Cooling through a finned housing3.2Stator water jacket3.3Oil cooling3.4Inverter heat sinks3.5Silicon carbide semiconductors3.6Shared cooling circuit3.7Pump and radiator3.8System temperature sensors3.9Thermal derating and power limiting3.10Lab: measuring temperatures on a motor test bench
4.1Lumped-parameter models4.2Cell models with heat generation4.3CFD simulation of airflow4.4Liquid circuit simulation4.5Validation against tests4.6Extreme-use scenarios4.7Geometry optimisation4.8Sensitivity to ambient temperature4.9Simulation tools4.10Case study: simplified thermal model of a pack
5.1Pump and fan control5.2Scheduled pre-conditioning before use5.3Smart power limiting5.4Rider information5.5Management in racing5.6Management in urban delivery5.7Thermal data logging5.8Calibration updates5.9Diagnosis of thermal faults5.10Case study: thermal strategy for summer delivery work
6.1Defining the vehicle and its use6.2Calculating thermal loads6.3Selecting the cooling solution6.4Circuit design6.5Control strategy6.6Bench and road validation plan6.7Cost and weight analysis6.8Risks and mitigation6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final 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. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, Simcenter Amesim, GT-SUITE and FLIR Thermal Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for measuring temperatures on a motor test bench, thermal simulation of packs and analysing derating in real-world use. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 18243, UN/ECE Regulation No. 136, IEC 62660-2, ISO 6469-1, ISO 16750-4, ISO 13064-2.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, Simcenter Amesim, GT-SUITE and FLIR Thermal Studio, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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