Postgraduate Diploma in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles. 8 modules with IEC 63203 (wearable electronic devices, series), EN 16812 (conductive textiles, linear resistance) and KiCad. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles — studying from New Zealand
Health engineering in New Zealand covers medical devices, biomechanics, rehabilitation technology and occupational safety, with significant activity in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Medsafe regulator within the Ministry of Health oversees medical device approval, and the Accident Compensation Corporation plays a central role in workplace injury prevention and safety. Biomechanics research is supported by university groups and by the country's strong sports science community.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,770 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Will this qualification be recognised by Engineering New Zealand in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers here and runs the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for any purpose is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before relying on it for registration.
Would a biomechanics or wearables background help me find work in New Zealand?
Interest in wearables and workplace safety exists across New Zealand's health technology, rehabilitation, sport science and occupational health sectors. Whether an employer values a SEIUM qualifications depends on the employer's own assessment of your skills and experience. A portfolio of applied projects is often what carries the most weight in hiring decisions.
Can I study this while working full time in New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere, including from home, and you do not need a student visa for that. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the architectures of electronic textiles.
Select conductive materials for textile integration.
Apply integration processes such as embroidery, weaving and printing.
Design textile sensors for pressure, strain and biopotentials.
Integrate electronics and power supply into the garment.
Evaluate reliability against washing, flexing and abrasion.
Develop a sensorised garment ready for prototyping.
Who it's for
- Smart textile engineer who wants to specialise in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles.
- Wearable product designer who wants to specialise in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles.
- Flexible electronics engineer who wants to specialise in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles.
- Textile laboratory technician who wants to specialise in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles.
- Researcher in conductive materials who wants to specialise in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles.
- Wearables reliability engineer who wants to specialise in Integration of Conductors and Sensors in Textiles.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the textile industry.
What you'll work with
- IEC 63203 (wearable electronic devices, series)
- EN 16812 (conductive textiles, linear resistance)
- ISO 6330 (washing and drying procedures for testing)
- EN 1149-1 (protective clothing, electrostatic properties)
- IEC 60068-2 (environmental testing)
- ISO 105-X12 (colour fastness to rubbing)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept of e-textiles and textile wearables1.2Integration levels: attached, integrated and intrinsic1.3Textile structures: woven, knitted and nonwoven1.4Fibres and their mechanical behaviour1.5Comfort and washability requirements1.6Applications in health, sport and defence1.7Market and value chain1.8Standards: CEN/TR 162981.9Durability challenges1.10Case study: analysis of a commercial smart garment
2.1Metal yarns and silver-coated yarns2.2Carbon fibres and nanotubes2.3Conductive polymers: PEDOT:PSS2.4Graphene and nanomaterials2.5Conductive inks2.6Surface and linear resistance2.7Electrical behaviour under deformation2.8Corrosion and oxidation2.9Material selection by application2.10Laboratory: measuring the resistance of conductive yarns
3.1Embroidery of conductive tracks3.2Weaving and knitting with conductive yarns3.3Screen printing and printing on textiles3.4Lamination and heat sealing3.5Dip coating3.6Integration of rigid components3.7Textile–electronics interconnections3.8Encapsulation and protection3.9Scaling up to industrial production3.10Practice: embroidering a circuit onto fabric
4.1Textile electrodes for ECG and EMG4.2Resistive strain sensors4.3Capacitive pressure sensors4.4Textile temperature sensors4.5Humidity and sweat sensors4.6Respiration sensors4.7Fibre-optic sensors4.8Characterisation: sensitivity, hysteresis and drift4.9Skin–electrode impedance4.10Laboratory: characterisation of a strain sensor
5.1Microcontrollers for wearables5.2Signal conditioning5.3Bluetooth LE communication5.4Textile antennas5.5Flexible batteries5.6Energy harvesting: triboelectric and thermoelectric5.7Power management5.8Flexible PCB design5.9Detachable connectors for washing5.10Workshop: designing an acquisition module for a garment
6.1Washing tests according to ISO 63306.2Abrasion and flexing tests6.3Tensile and fatigue tests6.4Accelerated ageing6.5Electrical safety and biocompatibility6.6Electromagnetic compatibility6.7Failure mode analysis6.8Durability metrics6.9Standardisation in e-textiles6.10Practice: washing cycle testing on electrodes
7.1User-centred garment design7.2Pattern making and sensor placement7.3Ergonomics and fit7.4Aesthetics and acceptance7.5Data processing and mobile application7.6Regulatory requirements for medical use7.7Sustainability and recycling7.8Costs and manufacturing7.9User validation7.10Case study: cardiac monitoring T-shirt
8.1Definition of the application8.2Material selection8.3Sensor and track design8.4Textile prototyping8.5Electronic integration8.6Performance testing8.7Durability testing8.8User validation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online 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 the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is KiCad, CLO 3D, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for washing cycles and resistance measurement, flexing and abrasion tests, and characterisation of textile sensors. Assessment is continuous 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.
Describe the architectures of electronic textiles.
Select conductive materials for textile integration.
Apply integration processes such as embroidery, weaving and printing.
Design textile sensors for pressure, strain and biopotentials.
Integrate electronics and power supply into the garment.
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 level of 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with KiCad, CLO 3D, COMSOL Multiphysics and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma, awarded on 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 diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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