Postgraduate Diploma in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS. 8 modules with VDA 5050 v2.1, ISO 3691-4:2023 and Open-RMF. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS — studying from New Zealand
Robotics and automation are increasingly important in New Zealand, especially in dairy processing, food manufacturing, forestry, horticulture and logistics. Research groups at the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury lead in robotics and control engineering, and firms in these regions develop automated systems for primary industries. Engineers work on process control, industrial automation and robotic integration for manufacturers and technology providers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies recognise robotics and control engineering?
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body, and the Chartered Professional Engineer pathway is the recognised route to professional status. Universities such as the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury offer accredited engineering degrees. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition rests with employers or the relevant body.
Do robotics and automation employers in New Zealand value this training?
New Zealand has demand for automation skills in dairy processing, food manufacturing, forestry, and advanced manufacturing. Employers generally value practical project experience and programming ability highly. A SEIUM qualification can strengthen a CV, but whether it counts is for each employer to decide.
Is the programme workable alongside a full-time job in New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in New Zealand without a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. You have an assigned technical tutor, and fees are payable in instalments or sponsored by an employer where possible.
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
Design the architecture of a fleet management system.
Apply VDA 5050 for robot interoperability.
Orchestrate tasks and traffic in multi-robot fleets.
Integrate the FMS with WMS, WCS and ERP systems.
Design robust and secure APIs for transport orders.
Size the communications infrastructure.
Scale fleets through simulation and indicators.
Who it's for
- Logistics integration engineer who wants to specialise in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS.
- Fleet systems architect who wants to specialise in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS.
- Orchestration software developer who wants to specialise in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS.
- Warehouse automation consultant who wants to specialise in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS.
- AMR solutions engineer who wants to specialise in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS.
- Intralogistics operations manager who wants to specialise in FMS, Multi-robot Orchestration and APIs with WMS.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter logistics.
What you'll work with
- VDA 5050 v2.1
- ISO 3691-4:2023
- OpenAPI Specification 3.1
- OASIS MQTT Version 5.0
- IEC 62443-3-3:2013
- ANSI/RIA R15.08-1-2020
- ISO 8373:2021
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Functions of a fleet management system1.2Centralised and distributed architectures1.3Homogeneous and heterogeneous fleets1.4Mission and task model1.5Robot state management1.6Resource and battery allocation1.7Operator interfaces1.8Vendors and market solutions1.9Scalability requirements1.10Workshop: FMS architecture for a warehouse
2.1VDA 5050 standard2.2order, state and instantActions messages2.3MQTT as transport2.4Shared maps and nodes2.5Interoperability between robots from several manufacturers2.6Open-RMF for heterogeneous fleets2.7MassRobotics Interoperability Standard2.8Conformity testing2.9Current limitations of standards2.10Practice: simulated VDA 5050 client
3.1MRTA task allocation3.2Auctions and market-based allocation3.3Traffic management and reservations3.4Deadlock prevention3.5Intersections and exclusive zones3.6MAPF multi-agent planning3.7Mission prioritisation3.8Charging and station management3.9Recovery from robot failures3.10Laboratory: traffic management with Open-RMF
4.1Functions of a WMS4.2Inbound, storage and outbound flows4.3Transport orders from the WMS4.4WMS, WCS and FMS integration4.5Location data models4.6Confirmations and traceability4.7Exception management4.8Integration with ERP and MES4.9SAP EWM and other WMS cases4.10Case study: automated replenishment flow
5.1REST APIs for orders and states5.2Asynchronous messaging with queues5.3Webhooks and events5.4Specification with OpenAPI5.5Idempotency and retries5.6API authentication and security5.7Interface versioning5.8Integration testing and simulators5.9Integration monitoring5.10Practice: transport order API
6.1Industrial Wi-Fi networks and roaming6.2Private 5G for fleets6.3Communication latency and reliability6.4Door and lift integration6.5On-premise and cloud deployment6.6FMS high availability6.7IEC 62443 cybersecurity6.8Log management and auditing6.9Fleet software updates6.10Laboratory: Wi-Fi coverage analysis
7.1Fleet simulation before deployment7.2Sizing the number of robots7.3Phased commissioning7.4Fleet indicators7.5Incident management7.6Coexistence with operators7.7Warehouse staff training7.8Scaling to new processes7.9Return on investment analysis7.10Case study: expanding a fleet from 10 to 30 AMRs
8.1Analysis of logistics processes8.2FMS-WMS integration architecture8.3Map and traffic design8.4VDA 5050 interface8.5WMS integration API8.6Fleet simulation8.7Deployment plan and KPIs8.8WMS interface documentation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Open-RMF, ROS 2, SAP EWM, Eclipse Mosquitto, AnyLogic, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for multi-robot fleet simulation, WMS-FMS integration testing and VDA 5050 conformity testing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Design the architecture of a fleet management system.
Apply VDA 5050 for robot interoperability.
Orchestrate tasks and traffic in multi-robot fleets.
Integrate the FMS with WMS, WCS and ERP systems.
Design robust and secure APIs for transport orders.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Open-RMF, ROS 2, SAP EWM, Eclipse Mosquitto, AnyLogic. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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