Diploma in Electric Axles for Off-Road Vehicles
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in electric axles for off-road vehicles. 8 modules covering traction electrification, electric machines, reduction gears and differentials, power electronics, mechanical integration, traction control and validation, with ISO 6469-3, ISO 6336 and Ansys Motor-CAD, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Electric Axles for Off-Road Vehicles — studying from Canada
Canada's off-road and heavy machinery sector serves mining, forestry, agriculture and construction, all major contributors to the national economy. Manufacturers and dealers in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia supply equipment for resource extraction and infrastructure. Mining activity in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the territories drives demand for rugged vehicle engineering and maintenance expertise. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, machine safety and special vehicle design.
Fees for Canada: C$2,010 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, and vehicle and equipment safety is governed by standards such as those from the CSA and rules from Transport Canada where applicable. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Canada might value this qualification for special vehicles and machinery?
Employers could include mining, forestry, agricultural, construction and specialist vehicle manufacturers across Canada. Each employer decides how much weight to place on a private qualification, and practical experience is often central in these sectors. The final project can demonstrate applied capability, but it does not guarantee any role.
How can I study this while working in Canada, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and in English, so you can study from anywhere in Canada without a student visa. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which some Canadian employers offer for job-relevant training.
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
Compare architectures for electrifying off-road traction.
Select and design electric traction machines.
Size integrated reduction gears and differentials.
Integrate power electronics into the axle.
Solve mechanical integration in harsh environments.
Develop traction control strategies.
Plan the validation and safety of the electric axle.
Who it's for
- Electric powertrain engineers developing traction systems.
- Transmission design engineers working on gears and differentials.
- Power electronics engineers designing inverters and motor control.
- Vehicle dynamics engineers tuning traction and stability.
- Vehicle validation engineers planning bench and track testing.
- Off-highway electrification specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into off-road vehicles.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electrically propelled vehicles)
- ISO 6336 (load capacity of spur and helical gears)
- IEC 60034-1 (rating and performance of rotating electrical machines)
- ISO 281 (rolling bearing dynamic load ratings and rating life)
- ISO 13766-1 (electromagnetic compatibility of earth-moving machinery)
- ISO 19014 (functional safety of earth-moving machinery)
- IEC 60529 (IP degrees of protection provided by enclosures)
- Ansys Motor-CAD
- KISSsoft
- Romax
- MATLAB/Simulink
8 modules
1.1Fully electric and hybrid architectures1.2Central motor versus electric axles1.3In-wheel and hub motors1.4Torque requirements for launch and gradients1.5Load cycles in machinery and 4×4 vehicles1.648 V and high-voltage systems1.7Advantages in traction and control1.8Integration into existing chassis1.9State of the e-axle market1.10Workshop: calculating torque and power for an off-road vehicle
2.1Permanent magnet synchronous motors2.2Induction motors2.3Switched reluctance motors2.4Torque-speed curves and field weakening2.5Copper and iron losses2.6Liquid and oil cooling2.7Insulation and thermal classes2.8Design with Ansys Motor-CAD2.9Testing according to IEC 60034-12.10Practical exercise: preliminary design of a traction motor
3.1Single- and two-stage gear trains3.2Planetary hub reduction gears3.3Open and locking differentials3.4Torque vectoring3.5Gear load capacity ISO 63363.6Bearing life ISO 2813.7Lubrication and losses3.8Gear noise and vibration3.9Design with KISSsoft and Romax3.10Lab: sizing a planetary reduction gear
4.1Three-phase inverters and modulation4.2IGBT and SiC semiconductors4.3Field-oriented vector control4.4Inverter-motor-gearbox integration4.5Inverter thermal management4.6Electromagnetic compatibility ISO 13766-14.7Protections and safe disconnection4.8Communication with the vehicle controller4.9Fault diagnosis4.10Practical exercise: torque control in Simulink
5.1Loads on rigid axles and suspensions5.2Protection against impacts and stones5.3IP67 and IP69K sealing5.4Wading and mud ingress5.5Unsprung mass and dynamics5.6Mountings and vibration5.7Rugged high-voltage connectors5.8Maintenance and accessibility5.9Integration of the service brake5.10Case study: fitting an electric axle to a utility vehicle
6.1Per-wheel traction control6.2Electronic differential lock6.3Regenerative braking and hill descent control6.4Torque distribution between axles6.5Grip estimation6.6Terrain modes6.7Stability on side slopes6.8Calibration on sand, mud and rock6.9Integration with ABS brakes6.10Lab: simulation of traction on a gradient
7.1Electrical safety according to ISO 6469-37.2Functional safety ISO 19014 and ISO 262627.3Full axle bench testing7.4Accelerated durability testing7.5Vibration and shock IEC 60068-27.6Climatic testing7.7Validation on an off-road track7.8Failure analysis7.9Vehicle type approval7.10Case study: validation plan for an e-axle
8.1Definition of the vehicle and the duty cycle8.2Axle specification8.3Motor selection8.4Reduction gear design8.5Inverter and control8.6Mechanical integration8.7Validation plan8.8Cost assessment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Motor-CAD, KISSsoft, Romax and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: bench testing of complete electric axles, traction validation on off-road tracks and calibration of torque control on sand and mud. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 6469-3, ISO 6336, IEC 60034-1, ISO 281, ISO 13766-1, ISO 19014, IEC 60529.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Ansys Motor-CAD, KISSsoft, Romax and MATLAB/Simulink, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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