Mining course with heavy electric vehicles
Online course of 300 hours in mining with heavy electric vehicles, structured in 6 modules covering mining equipment, mine energy systems, ventilation, electrical safety, operations and economics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Mining course with heavy electric vehicles — 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$1,580 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the electric equipment available for underground and open-pit mining.
Design energy systems with batteries, trolley assist and regeneration.
Quantify the benefits of electrification for ventilation and occupational health.
Apply mining safety regulations to electric equipment.
Assess the productivity and cost of electric mining fleets.
Analyse battery fire risks in underground tunnels.
Develop an electrification roadmap for a mining operation.
Who it's for
- Mining engineers moving their operations towards electric heavy equipment.
- Mining equipment engineers working with battery and trolley machines.
- Mining machinery maintenance technicians who service electric fleets.
- Ventilation engineers assessing the impact of removing diesel from the mine.
- Mine safety managers responsible for electric equipment underground.
- Mining decarbonisation consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter metal mining.
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto 863/1985 (Spanish General Regulation on Basic Mining Safety Standards)
- ISO 21815-1 (collision warning and avoidance for earth-moving and mining machines)
- ISO 17757 (safety of autonomous and semi-autonomous machine systems)
- ISO 19296 (safety of mobile machines working underground in mining)
- Directive 92/104/EEC (health and safety in surface and underground mineral-extracting industries)
- IEC 60079-0 (explosive atmospheres, general equipment requirements)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- ISO 14990-1 (electrical safety of earth-moving machines)
- Deswik
- HAULSIM (RPMGlobal)
- Ventsim
- MATLAB/Simulink
- ETAP
6 modules
1.1Motivations: ventilation, health and emissions1.2Underground versus open-pit mining1.3LHD loaders and low-profile trucks1.4High-tonnage trucks with trolley assist1.5Electric rope shovels and excavators1.6Electric production and development drills1.7Light service vehicles1.8Manufacturers and available equipment1.9Industry electrification initiatives1.10Workshop: haul cycle of a 200 t truck
2.1Batteries for severe duty2.2Underground battery swapping2.3Trolley assist systems2.4Regenerative braking on downhill ramps2.5Mine electrical infrastructure2.6Power quality at remote sites2.7Renewable microgrids at mines2.8Hydrogen in mining trucks2.9High-power chargers2.10Practical: energy regenerated on a downhill ramp
3.1Reduction of diesel exhaust particulates3.2Ventilation on demand3.3Heat load and underground cooling3.4Air quality and occupational exposure3.5Equipment noise and vibration3.6Carbon footprint of the mine3.7Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions3.8ESG reporting in the mining sector3.9Social licence to operate3.10Case study: ventilation savings from electrification
4.1General Regulation on Basic Mining Safety Standards4.2Underground electrical safety4.3Battery fire risk in tunnels4.4Explosive atmospheres in firedamp mines4.5Proximity warning systems according to ISO 218154.6Safety of autonomous machines according to ISO 177574.7Underground rescue procedures4.8Personnel training4.9Critical risk management4.10Case study: fire risk in a tunnel
5.1Equipment range and productivity5.2Automation and teleoperation5.3Fleet management and dispatch5.4Predictive maintenance of equipment5.5Total cost compared with diesel5.6Electrical infrastructure costs5.7Experience in Scandinavia and Canada5.8Equipment supply contracts5.9Transition planning5.10Lab: simulation of a haulage fleet
6.1Characterisation of the mine and its cycles6.2Selection of electric equipment6.3Design of the charging system6.4Estimation of ventilation benefits6.5Analysis of specific risks6.6Training plan and procedures6.7Economic assessment of the electric fleet6.8Transition roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the 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 the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Deswik, HAULSIM (RPMGlobal), Ventsim, MATLAB/Simulink and ETAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for haul cycle simulation, assessment of ventilation savings and analysis of underground fire risks. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Real Decreto 863/1985, ISO 21815-1, ISO 17757, ISO 19296, Directive 92/104/EEC, IEC 60079-0, IEC 62619, ISO 14990-1.
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 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 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 Deswik, HAULSIM (RPMGlobal), Ventsim, MATLAB/Simulink and ETAP, 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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