Diploma in Battery Integration in Heavy Machinery
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in battery integration in heavy machinery. 8 modules covering cell chemistries, battery pack design, battery management systems, thermal management, machine integration, safety regulations, testing, service and end of life, with an assigned technical tutor.
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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
Select cell chemistries and formats for heavy machinery.
Design robust battery packs.
Develop battery management system functions.
Solve the thermal management of the pack.
Integrate batteries into the machine architecture.
Apply battery safety regulations.
Plan validation, service and end of life.
Who it's for
- Battery systems engineers
- BMS engineers
- Thermal engineers
- Electric vehicle integration engineers
- High-voltage safety engineers
- Validation engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into construction machinery
What you'll work with
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage systems in electric vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electrically propelled vehicles)
- UN 38.3 (Manual of Tests and Criteria) (transport testing of lithium batteries)
- ISO 19014 (functional safety of earth-moving machinery)
- IEC 60529 (degrees of protection (IP code))
- MATLAB/Simulink
- GT-SUITE
- Ansys Fluent
- Vector CANoe
8 modules
1.1NMC, LFP and LTO chemistries1.2Cylindrical, prismatic and pouch cells1.3Energy density versus power1.4Cycle life and depth of discharge1.5Requirements of construction and mining machinery1.6400 V and 800 V system voltages1.7Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/15421.8Cell supply chain1.9Cost per kWh and trends1.10Workshop: chemistry selection for a loader
2.1Series-parallel configuration2.2Modules and pack structure2.3Mechanical design against vibration2.4IP67 sealing and wading protection2.5Busbars and connections2.6Contactors, fuses and disconnection2.7Insulation and clearances2.8Swappable packs2.9Design for disassembly2.10Practical exercise: preliminary design of a 300 kWh pack
3.1Centralised and distributed architectures3.2Voltage, current and temperature measurement3.3State-of-charge estimation3.4State-of-health estimation3.5Passive and active balancing3.6Power limits and protection3.7CAN communication with the vehicle3.8Functional safety of the BMS3.9Data logging and diagnostics3.10Lab: state-of-charge algorithm in Simulink
4.1Heat generation in cells4.2Liquid cooling and cold plates4.3Heating in cold climates4.4Dielectric immersion4.5Thermal simulation with CFD4.6Thermal propagation between cells4.7Thermal barriers4.8Integration with the machine circuit4.9Thermal testing4.10Practical exercise: thermal model of a module
5.1Location and mass distribution5.2Counterweight and stability5.3Impact protection5.4Integration with inverters and chargers5.5High-voltage electrical architecture5.6Low-voltage auxiliary systems5.7Accessibility for servicing5.8Electromagnetic compatibility5.9Redesigning existing diesel machines5.10Case study: electrification of a 20-tonne excavator
6.1Electrical safety ISO 6469-1 and ISO 6469-36.2IEC 62619 requirements6.3UN 38.3 transport tests6.4Electrical, mechanical and thermal abuse6.5Fire risk and extinguishing6.6Ventilation and vent gases6.7Functional safety ISO 190146.8High-voltage working procedures6.9Documentation for CE marking6.10Workshop: risk analysis of a battery pack
7.1Pack validation plan7.2Vibration and shock testing7.3Cycle and ageing tests7.4Climatic testing7.5In-service diagnostics7.6Module repair and replacement7.7Second life in energy storage7.8Recycling and the battery passport7.9Warranties and service life7.10Case study: validation and service plan
8.1Definition of the machine and the duty cycle8.2Energy requirements8.3Cell selection8.4Pack design8.5BMS and thermal management8.6Mechanical and electrical integration8.7Safety analysis8.8Validation plan8.9Report 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 MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, Ansys Fluent and Vector CANoe, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures for validating battery packs under vibration and climatic conditions, integrating batteries into electric excavators and calibrating state-of-charge algorithms. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEC 62619, ISO 6469-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, ISO 6469-3, UN 38.3 (Manual of Tests and Criteria), 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 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 MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, Ansys Fluent, Vector CANoe, 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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