Diploma in Validation of Hydraulic Hybrid Systems
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in validation of hydraulic hybrid systems. 8 modules covering requirements and validation planning, component testing, simulation and virtual testing, hardware in the loop, full-machine testing, safety, reliability and durability, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Validation of Hydraulic Hybrid Systems — 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$2,790 (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
Define the validation requirements of hydraulic hybrid systems.
Plan verification and validation campaigns.
Test hydraulic components in accordance with standards.
Validate models and carry out virtual testing.
Implement hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Run full-machine tests in the field.
Demonstrate the safety, reliability and durability of the system.
Who it's for
- Validation engineers
- Hydraulic test engineers
- HIL engineers
- Reliability engineers
- Systems engineers
- Test laboratory managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into construction machinery
What you'll work with
- ISO 4413:2010 (hydraulic fluid power: safety rules for systems and components)
- ISO 13849-2 (safety of machinery: validation of safety-related control systems)
- ISO 4409 (hydraulic pumps and motors: performance testing)
- ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness coding)
- ISO 19014 (functional safety of earth-moving machinery)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- ISO 16750-3 (mechanical loads on electrical equipment in road vehicles)
- dSPACE SCALEXIO
- NI VeriStand
- Simcenter Amesim
- MATLAB/Simulink
8 modules
1.1Architectures with accumulators and pump-motors1.2Traction and implement hydraulic hybrids1.3Recovery and assist functions1.4Customer and machine requirements1.5Operating modes and transitions1.6Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical interfaces1.7Risks specific to stored energy1.8The V-model development cycle1.9Requirement-to-test traceability1.10Workshop: requirements matrix for a hybrid system
2.1Verification and validation strategy2.2Levels: component, subsystem and machine2.3Test plan and acceptance criteria2.4Design of experiments2.5Risk analysis to prioritise tests2.6Bench and field resources2.7Schedule and budget2.8Prototype management2.9Change management during validation2.10Practical exercise: validation plan for a crane hybrid
3.1Pump and motor testing ISO 44093.2Accumulator and pre-charge testing3.3Proportional valve testing3.4Leak-tightness and burst testing3.5Pressure impulse testing of hoses3.6Contamination and cleanliness ISO 44063.7Temperature and viscosity testing3.8Efficiency measurement3.9Test report3.10Lab: efficiency curve of a pump-motor
4.1System model in Simcenter Amesim4.2Model validation with bench data4.3Model in the loop4.4Software in the loop4.5Virtual duty cycle scenarios4.6Sensitivity and tolerance analysis4.7Fault simulation4.8Model-test correlation4.9Reducing physical testing4.10Practical exercise: correlating a model with measurements
5.1HIL bench architecture5.2dSPACE SCALEXIO and NI VeriStand platforms5.3Real-time models5.4Electrical fault injection5.5Test automation5.6Software regression testing5.7Requirements coverage5.8Results management5.9Continuous integration5.10Lab: HIL test of the hybrid controller
6.1Pressure, flow and position instrumentation6.2Field data acquisition6.3Standardised duty cycles6.4Measuring consumption and savings6.5Performance testing6.6Testing under extreme conditions6.7Noise and vibration testing6.8Testing with operators6.9Field data analysis6.10Case study: test campaign in a quarry
7.1Validation of safety functions ISO 13849-27.2ISO 4413 requirements7.3Accelerated durability testing7.4Equivalent load profiles7.5Weibull failure analysis7.6Reliability growth7.7Validation of diagnostics7.8Test incident management7.9Release for production7.10Case study: durability report for an accumulator
8.1System description8.2Requirements and risks8.3Validation plan8.4Bench test design8.5HIL scenarios8.6Machine testing8.7Analysis of results8.8Validation conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your 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 it is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is dSPACE SCALEXIO, NI VeriStand, Simcenter Amesim and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures for bench validation of reversible pump-motors, HIL testing of hybrid controllers and full-machine field test campaigns. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 4413:2010, ISO 13849-2, ISO 4409, ISO 4406, ISO 19014, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 16750-3.
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 able to run 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 dSPACE SCALEXIO, NI VeriStand, Simcenter Amesim, 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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