Diploma in EV Transition: Infrastructure, Charging and ESG Reporting
600-hour online postgraduate diploma in fleet electrification: fleet assessment, real-world range, charging infrastructure, grid connection, OCPP, business case and ESG reporting, with an assigned tutor.
Diploma in EV Transition: Infrastructure, Charging and ESG Reporting — studying from Malta
Malta's healthcare system relies on public hospitals alongside a growing private sector, creating demand for engineers in medical devices, clinical technology and facilities. The Medicines Authority and the Health Directorate set regulatory expectations that shape work on medical equipment. Biomechanics and wearable technology are emerging interests, particularly in rehabilitation, sports science and occupational safety. Professionals in this area often collaborate with clinicians, distributors and regulators to ensure devices meet national and European requirements.
Fees for Malta: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is this programme recognised by a professional body in Malta for engineers working in health, biomechanics or wearables?
SEIUM Institute's qualifications are its own private qualifications. They are not official Maltese state degrees and are not accredited by any national body. In Malta, engineering titles are regulated through the Malta Council for Professions and the Chamber of Engineers, and medical devices fall under the Medicines Authority. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so check with them before enrolling.
Will employers in Malta value this training for roles in wearables or operational safety?
Employers in Malta's health technology, manufacturing and safety-related sectors decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many weigh practical experience and a final project heavily. SEIUM's programmes include a final project, but whether it helps your career in Malta depends on your employer's view. Speaking with prospective employers beforehand is the most reliable way to find out.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job in Malta, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Each student gets an assigned technical tutor for support.
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 usage profiles with telematics data and classify vehicles by electric suitability.
Estimate real-world range and battery degradation under the fleet’s operating conditions.
Size and specify charging infrastructure in line with low-voltage regulations and IEC 61851.
Calculate the optimal contracted capacity and assess solar self-consumption and storage.
Design dynamic load management with an OCPP-based charge point management system.
Build the transition business case with discounted cash flow, grants and sensitivity analysis.
Calculate the fleet’s carbon footprint and prepare verifiable ESG reporting.
Who it's for
- Fleet managers who must plan the replacement of combustion vehicles with electric ones.
- Electrical engineers and installers designing charging infrastructure at depots and car parks.
- Sustainability managers preparing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reporting.
- Energy managers negotiating contracted capacity, tariffs and self-consumption.
- Mobility and energy transition consultants working with companies and public bodies.
- Industrial, electrical or environmental engineering graduates looking to move into e-mobility.
What you'll work with
- ITC-BT-52 (Royal Decree 1053/2014) (Spanish rules for electric vehicle charging installations)
- IEC 61851-1 (electric vehicle conductive charging systems)
- IEC 62196 (plugs, socket-outlets and vehicle connectors)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (alternative fuels infrastructure (AFIR))
- OCPP (communication protocol between charge point and management system)
- GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting)
- ISO 14064-1 (quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD))
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy of sustainable activities)
8 modules
1.1Analysing usage profiles with telematics data1.2Distribution of daily trips and percentiles1.3Classifying vehicles by electric suitability1.4Use cases with demanding range requirements1.5Inventory of depots and parking times1.6Replacement roadmap in waves1.7Low-emission zones and access restrictions1.8Availability of models by payload segment1.9Operational risks of the transition and mitigation1.10Decision matrix for electric, hybrid and gas
2.1Cell chemistry and comparative energy density2.2Usable versus nominal capacity2.3Specific consumption in kilowatt-hours per kilometre2.4Effect of temperature on range2.5Regenerative braking and energy recovery2.6Charging curve and maximum accepted power2.7Battery degradation and capacity warranty2.8800-volt architecture and its advantages2.9Battery thermal management in intensive use2.10Range testing on a representative route
3.1Charging modes and Type 2 and CCS connectors3.2Sizing the power per charge point3.3Overnight slow charging versus rapid charging3.4Internal electrical distribution and conduits3.5Residual current protection and DC fault detection3.6Civil works, foundations and mechanical protection3.7Applying the low-voltage electrical regulations3.8Signage and accessibility of charging bays3.9Future expansion and spare ducting3.10Technical specification for tendering the installation
4.1Grid access application and network capacity4.2Calculating the optimal contracted capacity4.3Time-of-use pricing and tariff periods4.4Capacity charge and excess penalties4.5Solar self-consumption linked to charging4.6Stationary storage for peak shaving4.7Power purchase agreements4.8Guarantees of renewable origin for electricity4.9Metering and billing per supply point4.10Harmonic study and power quality
5.1Charge point management system with OCPP5.2Dynamic load management and power allocation5.3Scheduling sessions around operating shifts5.4User authentication and access control5.5Roaming and public network charging5.6Preventive maintenance of chargers5.7Diagnosing charge point communication faults5.8Charge point availability and service level agreements5.9Internal billing of consumption per vehicle5.10Safety procedures in the charging area
6.1Total cost compared between diesel and electric6.2Infrastructure investment and payback6.3Public grants and incentive schemes6.4Return calculated with different energy prices6.5Charging-as-a-service contract models6.6Green finance and sustainability-linked bonds6.7Uncertain residual value of electric vehicles6.8Sensitivity analysis and price scenarios6.9Risk of infrastructure obsolescence6.10Business case with discounted cash flow
7.1Scopes one, two and three of the GHG Protocol7.2Emission factors of the national electricity mix7.3Market-based versus location-based method7.4Life-cycle footprint of the battery7.5European sustainability reporting standards7.6Double materiality applied to transport7.7EU taxonomy and eligible activity criteria7.8External assurance with limited assurance7.9Data traceability from telematics to the report7.10Science-based targets and their validation
8.1Analyse the fleet’s usage profiles8.2Select candidate vehicles by wave8.3Size the required charging infrastructure8.4Calculate the capacity and electricity tariff8.5Design dynamic load management8.6Build the business case for the transition8.7Identify grants and financing routes8.8Calculate the carbon footprint before and after8.9Define the reporting framework and its assurance8.10Present the five-year roadmap
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Excel, Power BI, Python, PVsyst, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real urban delivery, field service and passenger transport fleets, with telematics data, load curves and electricity bills. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrated project.
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 600 hours over 6–9 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Excel, Power BI, Python and PVsyst, 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 programme 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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