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Postgraduate Diploma in Sector Documentation and Certification

800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Sector Documentation and Certification. 8 modules covering ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1, ISO/IEC 17065 and MadCap Flare. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in Sector Documentation and Certification — studying from New Zealand

Electronics and telecommunications are significant New Zealand industries, with Chorus operating the national fibre network and Spark, One NZ and 2degrees providing mobile services. Embedded systems and electronics design are strong in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, serving agricultural technology, medical devices and industrial automation. Engineers in this field work for telecommunications providers, electronics manufacturers and research groups, and the Radio Spectrum Management team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment oversees spectrum use.

Fees for New Zealand: NZ$3,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in New Zealand

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) New Zealand Section
  • Radio Spectrum Management (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)
  • Telecommunications Carriers' Forum

Typical roles

  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Electronics Design Engineer
  • Firmware Engineer

Questions from New Zealand

How do New Zealand bodies recognise electronics and telecom engineers?

Engineering New Zealand is the body for engineering registration, including Chartered Professional Engineer status. Telecommunications is overseen by the Commerce Commission and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and radio spectrum is managed by MBIE. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so employers decide their weight.

Which New Zealand employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?

Employers include telecommunications operators, electronics manufacturers, device makers, defence and aerospace suppliers, and research institutions. Hiring often prioritises practical embedded work, firmware projects and certifications relevant to the role. A private online qualification may help your application, but it does not guarantee an offer.

Is this manageable online from New Zealand, and what study load should I expect?

The programmes are online and in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. Each has an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's programmes 1,900. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so check funding options first.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1 to documentation.

02

Write clear, modular and task-oriented technical information.

03

Use structured authoring and publishing tools.

04

Identify the documentation requirements of certification schemes.

05

Compare certification approaches across regulated sectors.

06

Manage controlled documentation throughout the lifecycle.

07

Prepare complete and coherent certification files.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Technical writer looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
  • Technical documentation manager looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
  • Certification engineer looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
  • Document controller looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
  • Regulatory affairs specialist looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
  • Product conformity consultant looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the machinery sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1
  • ISO/IEC 17065
  • ISO/IEC 17067
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 26514
  • Directiva 2014/34/UE
  • Reglamento (UE) 2023/1230
  • ISO 3864-2
  • ASD-STE100
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Types of technical documentation
  2. 1.2Requirements of ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1
  3. 1.3Audience and user analysis
  4. 1.4Design and manufacturing documentation
  5. 1.5End-user documentation
  6. 1.6Service and maintenance documentation
  7. 1.7Legal language requirements
  8. 1.8Safety information and warnings ISO 3864
  9. 1.9Software documentation standards ISO/IEC/IEEE 26514
  10. 1.10Case study: documentary inventory of a product
  1. 2.1Clear and concise technical writing
  2. 2.2Controlled language ASD-STE100
  3. 2.3Task-oriented information
  4. 2.4Information architecture
  5. 2.5Modular content structuring
  6. 2.6Graphics, diagrams and pictograms
  7. 2.7Warnings formatted to ANSI Z535 and ISO 3864
  8. 2.8Technical and editorial review
  9. 2.9Documentation usability
  10. 2.10Workshop: rewriting in controlled language
  1. 3.1Structured authoring with DITA
  2. 3.2XML and output transformations
  3. 3.3Content management systems CCMS
  4. 3.4MadCap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker
  5. 3.5Multichannel publishing
  6. 3.6Translation management and translation memories
  7. 3.7Electronic documentation and digital instructions
  8. 3.8Document version control
  9. 3.9Publishing automation
  10. 3.10Laboratory: DITA topic with Oxygen XML
  1. 4.1ISO/IEC 17067 certification schemes
  2. 4.2Product certification ISO/IEC 17065
  3. 4.3ATEX and IECEx explosive atmospheres
  4. 4.4Machinery and Regulation 2023/1230
  5. 4.5Pressure equipment 2014/68/EU
  6. 4.6Construction products
  7. 4.7Radio and telecommunications equipment
  8. 4.8Documentation requirements by scheme
  9. 4.9Interaction with notified bodies
  10. 4.10Practice: ATEX documentation requirements
  1. 5.1Automotive and type approval
  2. 5.2Aerospace and certification data
  3. 5.3Railway and independent assessment
  4. 5.4Medical devices and technical documentation
  5. 5.5Energy and grid certification
  6. 5.6Defence and documentation standards
  7. 5.7Differences in approach between sectors
  8. 5.8Reuse of evidence
  9. 5.9Common errors in certification files
  10. 5.10Case study: comparison of sector dossiers
  1. 6.1Controlled document management
  2. 6.2Review and approval workflows
  3. 6.3Electronic signatures and validity
  4. 6.4Retention and archiving
  5. 6.5Document change management
  6. 6.6Integration with PLM and ALM
  7. 6.7Documentation quality and indicators
  8. 6.8Documentation audits
  9. 6.9Documentation in the supply chain
  10. 6.10Practice: document approval workflow
  1. 7.1File planning
  2. 7.2Indexes and cross-references
  3. 7.3Test evidence and reports
  4. 7.4Documented risk assessment
  5. 7.5Declarations and certificates
  6. 7.6Submission to the certification body
  7. 7.7Managing queries and non-conformities
  8. 7.8Certificate maintenance
  9. 7.9Lessons learned
  10. 7.10Case study: file for a notified body
  1. 8.1Target product and sector
  2. 8.2Analysis of documentation requirements
  3. 8.3Structure of the user manual
  4. 8.4Safety content and warnings
  5. 8.5Certification file
  6. 8.6Document management workflow
  7. 8.7Cross-quality review
  8. 8.8Documentation maintenance plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easier to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, Atlassian Confluence, Siemens Polarion ALM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for reviewing a user manual against ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1, preparing a file for a notified body, and auditing controlled documentation. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with careers in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Target product and sector

Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1 to documentation.

Analysis of documentation requirements

Write clear, modular and task-oriented technical information.

Structure of the user manual

Use structured authoring and publishing tools.

Safety content and warnings

Identify the documentation requirements of certification schemes.

Certification file

Compare certification approaches across regulated sectors.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Technical writerTechnical documentation managerCertification engineerDocument controllerRegulatory affairs specialistProduct conformity consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 800 hours in total, 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 MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, Atlassian Confluence, Siemens Polarion ALM. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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