Postgraduate Diploma in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems. 8 modules with IEC 62840-1, IEC 62840-2 and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the business models of battery exchange.
Design safe and ergonomic interchangeable packs.
Design exchange stations with thermal management and access control.
Manage a battery fleet with traceability and health monitoring.
Apply vandal-resistant design criteria to equipment in public spaces.
Implement electronic anti-theft and authentication systems.
Verify compliance with IEC 62840 and the Battery Regulation.
Who it's for
- Design engineer of interchangeable batteries who wishes to specialise in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems.
- Designer of vandal-resistant urban equipment who wishes to specialise in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems.
- Battery fleet manager who wishes to specialise in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems.
- Product engineer for exchange stations who wishes to specialise in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems.
- Anti-theft security specialist who wishes to specialise in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems.
- Operations manager for battery exchange who wishes to specialise in Interchangeable Batteries and Vandal-Resistant Systems.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter micromobility.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62840-1
- IEC 62840-2
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1542
- IEC 62133-2
- IEC 62262
- IEC 60529
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3
- IEC 62619
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept and business models1.2Exchange in motorcycles and scooters1.3Exchange in cars and trucks1.4Automated exchange stations1.5Exchange cabinets for light vehicles1.6Standardisation of interchangeable packs1.7Experiences in Asia and Europe1.8Operational advantages of exchange1.9Technical and economic limitations1.10Case study: exchange network for motorcycles
2.1Mechanical and ergonomic requirements2.2Weight and handling by the user2.3High-durability connectors2.4Insertion and extraction cycles2.5BMS and communication with the vehicle2.6Pack identification and authentication2.7Sealing to IP67 rating2.8Protection against drops and impacts2.9Thermal management of the pack2.10Workshop: specification of an interchangeable pack
3.1Battery charging cabinets3.2Thermal management of cabinets3.3Connection to the electrical grid3.4User access control3.5Communication with the backend3.6Fire safety in cabinets3.7Integrated chargers per compartment3.8Station user interface3.9Station maintenance3.10Practical: design of an exchange cabinet
4.1Pack inventory and traceability4.2State of health per pack4.3Rotation and usage balancing4.4Charging and distribution logistics4.5Ratio between batteries and vehicles4.6Forecasting exchange demand4.7Withdrawal and second-life applications4.8Digital battery passport4.9Battery fleet indicators4.10Laboratory: pack sizing model
5.1Threats of vandalism, theft and tampering5.2Impact resistance according to IK code5.3Reinforced locks and anchorages5.4Vandal-resistant materials5.5Protection of screens and readers5.6Tamper-proof security fasteners5.7Anti-graffiti coatings and finishes5.8Protection of cables and connections5.9Vandal-resistance testing5.10Case study: vandal-resistant redesign of a cabinet
6.1Electronic locking of batteries6.2Geolocation of packs6.3Cryptographic pack-vehicle authentication6.4Remote disabling of stolen batteries6.5CCTV surveillance of stations6.6Alarms and intrusion sensors6.7Detection of pack tampering6.8Integration with insurance companies6.9Collaboration with law enforcement6.10Practical: anti-theft architecture of the system
7.1General requirements of IEC 62840-17.2Safety requirements of IEC 62840-27.3Obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/15427.4Battery safety according to IEC 62133-27.5UN 38.3 transport tests7.6Impact protection according to IEC 622627.7Fire protection standards7.8Liability for defective products7.9Certification of stations and packs7.10Case study: conformity analysis of a station
8.1Service definition8.2Design of the interchangeable pack8.3Station design8.4Vandal-protection strategy8.5Anti-theft and traceability system8.6Regulatory and certification analysis8.7Sizing of the battery fleet8.8Economic model of the service8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. There are 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 SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for designing battery exchange networks for motorcycles, vandal-resistant redesign of public-space stations and management of interchangeable battery fleets. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Analyse the business models of battery exchange.
Design safe and ergonomic interchangeable packs.
Design exchange stations with thermal management and access control.
Manage a battery fleet with traceability and health monitoring.
Apply vandal-resistant design criteria to equipment in public spaces.
Where this takes you
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 English to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB/Simulink, Python. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma 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 towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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