Diploma in Swappable Pack Design and Standards
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in swappable battery pack design and standards. 8 modules covering swappable pack applications, pack architecture, connectors and interface, BMS and communication, IEC 62840 and related standards, safety testing, and lifecycle and circularity, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse applications and requirements of swappable packs.
Design the mechanical and electrical architecture of the pack.
Specify robust and safe connectors.
Define BMS functions and pack authentication.
Apply swappable battery standards.
Plan safety and transport tests.
Manage the lifecycle of packs in fleets.
Who it's for
- Battery pack designers.
- BMS engineers.
- Battery validation engineers.
- Battery fleet managers at swapping operators.
- Light vehicle product engineers.
- Battery regulatory specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter micromobility.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62840-2 (electric vehicle battery swap systems — safety requirements)
- EN 50604-1 (secondary lithium batteries for light EV applications)
- IEC 62133-2 (safety of portable sealed lithium cells and batteries)
- UN 38.3 (transport testing of lithium batteries)
- EN 17128 (light motorised vehicles for the transport of persons and goods)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (EU Batteries Regulation)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- SolidWorks
- Altium Designer
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Ansys Fluent
8 modules
1.1Applications of swappable packs1.2Shared motorcycles and scooters1.3Light delivery vehicles1.4Tools and light machinery1.5Mass and ergonomic requirements1.6Insertion and removal cycles1.7User experience during swapping1.8Open and closed ecosystems1.9Market and manufacturers1.10Case study: benchmark of commercial packs
2.1Selection of 21700 cylindrical cells2.2Series-parallel cell configuration2.3Cell interconnection2.4Housing and structure2.5Passive thermal management2.6Mechanical protection against drops2.7IP67 sealing of the pack2.8Handle and handling features2.9State-of-charge indicators2.10Practical exercise: design of a 48 V pack
3.1High-cycle connectors3.2Power and signal contacts3.3Safe connection sequence3.4Guidance and insertion tolerances3.5Protection against dirt3.6Locking and anti-theft3.7Presence detection3.8Cross-vehicle compatibility3.9Contact wear3.10Lab: connection cycle testing
4.1BMS functions4.2Overcurrent and temperature protection4.3Cell balancing4.4State-of-charge estimation4.5Unique pack identification4.6CAN and UART communication4.7Pack authentication4.8History logging4.9Firmware updates4.10Case study: pack authentication protocol
5.1The IEC 62840 series5.2EN 50604-1 for light vehicles5.3Cell safety to IEC 62133-25.4UN 38.3 for transport5.5EN 17128 for light vehicles5.6The Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium5.7The Japanese Honda Mobile Power Pack standard5.8The EU Batteries Regulation5.9Connector standards5.10Workshop: standards matrix for a pack
6.1Drop tests6.2Vibration tests6.3Water immersion6.4Short-circuit tests6.5Thermal propagation tests6.6Crush tests6.7Safety in storage6.8Transport of packs6.9Safety labelling6.10Practical exercise: safety test plan
7.1Pack rotation in fleets7.2State-of-health monitoring7.3Refurbishment of used packs7.4Second life in energy storage7.5Recycling of cells and housings7.6Battery passport7.7Producer responsibility7.8Carbon footprint7.9Design for disassembly7.10Case study: lifecycle plan for a pack fleet
8.1Definition of the application8.2Technical requirements specification8.3Cell selection8.4Mechanical design of the pack8.5Electrical and BMS design8.6Interface and connector8.7Test plan8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online 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 your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Altium Designer, MATLAB/Simulink and Ansys Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: mechanical and electrical design of 48 V packs, connector cycle testing and battery safety test plans. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEC 62840-2, EN 50604-1, IEC 62133-2, UN 38.3, EN 17128, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, IEC 62619.
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 SolidWorks, Altium Designer, MATLAB/Simulink and Ansys Fluent, 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), plus 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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