Charging infrastructure interoperability course
Online course of 300 hours in charging infrastructure interoperability: 6 modules covering the public charging ecosystem, the OCPP protocol, roaming with OCPI and OICP, physical and electrical interoperability and quality of service and regulation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Charging infrastructure interoperability course — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's electromobility sector is expanding rapidly, with electric vehicle uptake supported by renewable electricity generation, which provides the large majority of the country's power. Battery storage and hydrogen projects are being explored across the energy and transport sectors, with government support through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Engineers in this area work on charging infrastructure, battery systems and grid integration for utilities, fleet operators and vehicle importers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,280 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
What recognition applies to battery and hydrogen engineers in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand administers Chartered Professional Engineer registration, which covers electrical and energy-related engineering. Hydrogen and battery safety may also fall under WorkSafe New Zealand regulations and the Electricity Authority for grid matters. SEIUM is a private institute and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited nationally, so employer recognition is what counts.
Who employs electromobility and battery engineers in New Zealand?
Employers include electricity distributors, EV charging and fleet companies, energy storage developers, and research organisations exploring hydrogen. Roles often value hands-on experience with power electronics and safety practice. A private programme can support your profile, but it is not a guaranteed route into any particular job.
Can I study this from New Zealand while working, and how are fees handled?
Yes. The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from New Zealand without a student visa. You will have an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Master's programmes take 1,900 hours, diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers sponsor their staff.
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
Describe the ecosystem of stakeholders and identifiers in public charging.
Configure charge point communication using OCPP.
Integrate charging networks through OCPI and roaming platforms.
Diagnose physical and electrical interoperability issues.
Apply AFIR requirements on payment, pricing and data.
Measure the quality of service of a charging network.
Draw up an interoperability plan for an existing network.
Who it's for
- Charging backend engineers.
- E-mobility roaming specialists.
- Charging network operations managers.
- OCPP integration engineers.
- Quality of service managers.
- EV charging data analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join a charge point operator.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, AFIR)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging system: general requirements)
- UNE-EN 17186 (compatibility identification of vehicles and infrastructure)
- IEC 62196-2 (AC charging plugs and socket-outlets)
- ISO 15118-2 (network and application protocol)
- IEC 63110-1 (management of charging infrastructures)
- Royal Decree 184/2022 (energy charging services)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- SteVe
- EVerest
- Postman
- Grafana
6 modules
1.1Stakeholders: CPO, eMSP, roaming platform and DSO1.2Physical, communication and service interoperability1.3EVSE ID and contract ID identifiers1.4Registration of charge points and operators1.5RFID cards and access apps1.6Ad hoc payment by bank card1.7Price transparency for users1.8Static and dynamic charge point data1.9Obligations of charge point operators1.10Case study: stakeholders in a roaming session
2.1Relationship between charge point and central system2.2OCPP 1.6J messages and profiles2.3Device model and security in OCPP 2.0.12.4Transactions, authorisation and meter values2.5Smart charging via OCPP2.6Remote firmware and diagnostics2.7Security profiles and certificates in OCPP2.8Open Charge Alliance certification2.9Migrating from OCPP 1.6 to 2.0.12.10Lab: connecting a charge point to an OCPP server
3.1Bilateral roaming versus platform roaming3.2OCPI modules: locations, sessions and CDR3.3Hubject's OICP protocol3.4Gireve and e-clearing.net platforms3.5Settlement of charge detail records3.6Tariffs and agreements between operators3.7Real-time authorisation across networks3.8Incident management between operators3.9National access points for data3.10Practical exercise: exchanging CDRs via OCPI
4.1Connector and adapter compatibility4.2Harmonised compatibility labelling4.3Variations in control pilot implementation4.4Common DC interoperability issues4.5Vehicle-charger compatibility testing4.6Compatibility incident databases4.7Firmware and protocol versions4.8Interoperability in bidirectional charging4.9Joint testing events4.10Case study: diagnosing a DC incompatibility
5.1Availability and uptime5.2Remote network monitoring5.3Incident management and maintenance5.4AFIR requirements on data and payment5.5Customer service and complaints5.6Network indicators for the operator5.7Accessibility and user experience5.8Personal data in EV charging5.9Backend cybersecurity5.10Workshop: network availability dashboard
6.1Charging network analysed6.2Inventory of protocols and versions6.3Interoperability gaps identified6.4Proposed backend architecture6.5Roaming agreements required6.6Planned interoperability tests6.7Network quality indicators6.8Network improvement roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SteVe, EVerest, Postman and Grafana, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: integrating a charging network into a roaming platform, migrating charge points from OCPP 1.6 to 2.0.1 and analysing the availability of a public network. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, IEC 61851-1, UNE-EN 17186, IEC 62196-2, ISO 15118-2, IEC 63110-1, Royal Decree 184/2022, Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SteVe, EVerest, Postman and Grafana, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, 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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