Postgraduate Diploma in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management. 8 modules with UN R136, ISO 18243 and GT-SUITE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management — studying from Ireland
Ireland's two-wheeler sector is mainly represented by retail, servicing, touring and motorsport activity rather than large-scale manufacturing. Motorcycle dealerships, specialist workshops and events such as the North West 200 and the Irish road racing scene sustain a strong engineering and technical community. Engineers and technicians in this area work on vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, testing and performance tuning. Road vehicle type-approval and safety requirements are overseen by national transport and road safety authorities.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised professional body in Ireland for this area that this qualification is linked to?
Motorcycle engineering in Ireland has no single regulated professional title. Engineers commonly join Engineers Ireland, and motorsport or automotive professionals may participate in relevant industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not grant membership or licences. Check the requirements of any body you intend to join.
Would Irish employers in motorcycle and 2-wheeler sectors recognise this training?
Employers in Ireland, including dealerships, component suppliers and specialist workshops, decide for themselves how to value private online qualifications. Practical experience and demonstrable project work are often weighted heavily. The final project may help show your capability, but there is no guarantee of recognition or employment outcome.
How flexible is the programme for someone already working or running a business?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it can be fitted around work from anywhere in Ireland. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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
Analyse heat generation in battery cells and packs.
Select cooling systems suitable for an electric motorcycle.
Design heating strategies for cold climates.
Assess rider thermal comfort and its solutions.
Integrate battery, motor and comfort thermal management.
Simulate the vehicle's thermal behaviour in different scenarios.
Plan thermal tests in accordance with regulations.
Who it's for
- Thermal management engineer wishing to specialise in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management.
- Battery engineer wishing to specialise in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management.
- Comfort engineer wishing to specialise in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management.
- Thermal simulation engineer wishing to specialise in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management.
- Control software engineer wishing to specialise in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management.
- Climate testing engineer wishing to specialise in E-Moto Battery and Comfort Thermal Management.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter electric motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UN R136
- ISO 18243
- IEC 62660-2
- ISO 7730
- ISO 6469-1
- SAE J2464
- EN 50604-1
- ISO 19453-6
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Reversible and irreversible heat1.2Optimal temperature range1.3Effect of cold on power1.4Ageing at high temperature1.5Thermal uniformity between cells1.6Fast charging and heat generated1.7Thermal runaway and critical temperatures1.8Heat measurement in a calorimeter1.9Required cell data1.10Workshop: calculating heat generated in an urban cycle
2.1Passive cooling by conduction2.2Forced-air cooling2.3Indirect liquid cooling2.4Dielectric immersion cooling2.5Phase change materials2.6Thermal interfaces between cell and plate2.7Integration into the motorcycle chassis2.8Mass and consumption2.9Selection by application2.10Practical: comparison of solutions for an 8 kWh pack
3.1Film resistive heaters3.2Grid-connected preheating3.3Pulse self-heating3.4Lightweight heat pumps3.5Pack insulation3.6Cold-start strategies3.7Range loss in winter3.8Charging at low temperatures3.9System control3.10Laboratory: preheating in a climate chamber
4.1Thermal comfort models4.2Heat from the motor and battery to the rider4.3Heated grips and seats4.4Heated clothing powered by the vehicle4.5Wind protection4.6Ventilation in extreme heat4.7Thermal perception in motion4.8Comfort consumption4.9User experience4.10Case study: consumption of heated grips and clothing
5.1Shared-circuit architectures5.2Motor, inverter and battery on one circuit5.3Waste heat recovery5.4Predictive thermal control5.5Prioritising comfort versus range5.6Route-based strategies5.7Thermal management software5.8Sensors and diagnostics5.9System faults5.10Practical: predictive control in Simulink
6.1Pack thermal models6.2CFD for cooling6.3Human comfort models6.4Vehicle and thermal co-simulation6.5Simulation of usage cycles6.6Experimental validation of thermal models6.7Model order reduction6.8Thermal digital twin6.9Commercial thermal simulation tools6.10Case study: reduced-order thermal model of the pack
7.1Climate chamber testing7.2Fast-charging tests7.3Thermal safety testing7.4User comfort trials7.5Requirements for L-category vehicle batteries7.6Safety of heated garments7.7Electromagnetic compatibility of heaters7.8Test documentation7.9Campaign planning7.10Workshop: climate chamber test plan
8.1Vehicle and climate requirements8.2Pack thermal balance8.3Cooling system design8.4Heating strategy8.5Rider comfort system8.6Integrated thermal management8.7Scenario simulation8.8Validation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, COMSOL Multiphysics, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real test procedures for preheating and charging in a climate chamber, measurement of pack thermal uniformity over an urban cycle, and evaluation of rider thermal comfort with users. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse heat generation in battery cells and packs.
Select cooling systems suitable for an electric motorcycle.
Design heating strategies for cold climates.
Assess rider thermal comfort and its solutions.
Integrate battery, motor and comfort thermal management.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical standards documentation.
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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses GT-SUITE, COMSOL Multiphysics, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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