Course on battery recycling and second-life applications
Online course of 300 hours in battery recycling and second life. 6 modules covering end of life of traction batteries, diagnosis and classification, second-life applications, handling safety, recycling and material recovery, and an end-of-life project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on battery recycling and second-life applications — studying from Singapore
Singapore's electromobility sector is growing under national plans for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and cleaner public transport. The Energy Market Authority oversees energy transition policy, including hydrogen and energy storage, while the Land Transport Authority manages electric bus and taxi programmes. Research on battery technology and hydrogen is conducted at institutions such as the Nanyang Technological University. Employers include energy companies, charging network operators and battery and component suppliers serving the region.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,060 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Which Singapore bodies regulate batteries, electric mobility and hydrogen, and is SEIUM recognised?
Singapore's energy and hydrogen activities are overseen by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for electric vehicles, with fire safety handled by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in Singapore hire battery and electromobility engineers?
Employers include EV-related companies, battery manufacturers and suppliers, energy utilities, charging network operators, and companies involved in Singapore's electric vehicle and hydrogen pilots. Employers usually prioritise hands-on experience with battery systems and safety standards. Your final project can show applied knowledge, but hiring remains at the employer's discretion.
Is this manageable with a full-time job, and does the language level suit non-native speakers?
Lessons are delivered fully online in English, and an assigned technical tutor guides you through the material. The workload is large, with 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma and 300 for a specialist course, so plan carefully. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, subject to your company's policy.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the end-of-life routes for traction batteries.
Assess the state of health of cells and modules through tests and models.
Classify used batteries for reuse, refurbishment or recycling.
Design second-life applications in stationary storage.
Apply safety protocols for storage, transport and dismantling.
Compare pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and direct recycling processes.
Interpret the obligations of the EU Batteries Regulation.
Who it's for
- Battery second-life engineers.
- Battery diagnostics technicians.
- Critical materials recycling specialists.
- Stationary storage engineers.
- Battery passport compliance managers.
- Battery handling safety technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter electric mobility.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- UL 1974 (repurposing of batteries)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- IEC 62660-1 (lithium-ion cells for vehicles)
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3 (lithium battery transport testing)
- ADR (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- IEC 62933-5-2 (safety of energy storage systems)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Python (pandas)
- PyBaMM
- openLCA
6 modules
1.1Retirement criteria based on capacity and power1.2State of health and its measurement1.3Causes of degradation1.4Traceability of the pack from manufacture1.5European battery regulations1.6Extended producer responsibility1.7Expected waste flows1.8Actors in the value chain1.9Economics of end of life1.10Workshop: diagnosis of a retired pack
2.1Capacity and internal resistance tests2.2Measurement at cell and module level2.3Detection of anomalous cells2.4Historical BMS data2.5Classification for second life or recycling2.6Safety criteria for reuse2.7Time and cost of diagnosis2.8Process automation2.9Documentation of condition2.10Lab: characterisation test
3.1Residential stationary storage3.2Storage for industry and the grid3.3Support for fast charging3.4Low-demand applications3.5Module reconfiguration3.6New BMS and battery management3.7Warranties and expected life3.8Business models3.9Competition with new cells3.10Case study: design of a second-life system
4.1Electrical and thermal risk4.2Packaging and transport of used batteries4.3ADR and classification of dangerous goods4.4Safe storage4.5Prevention of thermal runaway4.6Protective equipment and training4.7Protocols in the event of damage or fire4.8Suitable facilities4.9Insurance and liability4.10Workshop: handling procedure
5.1Dismantling and pre-discharge5.2Pyrometallurgical processes5.3Hydrometallurgical processes5.4Direct recycling of cathode material5.5Recoverable materials and yields5.6Environmental impact of each route5.7Costs and minimum scale5.8Recovery regulations5.9Recycling plants in Europe5.10Lab: material balance
6.1Definition of the battery flow6.2Diagnosis and classification protocol6.3Design of a second-life application6.4Safety and transport plan6.5Recycling route for the remainder6.6Economic and environmental analysis6.7Regulatory compliance6.8Project risks6.9Report 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, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Python (pandas), PyBaMM and openLCA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures: module state-of-health diagnosis, cycling and capacity tests, and planning the safe dismantling of packs. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, UL 1974, IEC 62619, IEC 62660-1, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria section 38.3, ADR, IEC 62933-5-2.
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.
- 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 MATLAB/Simulink, Python (pandas), PyBaMM and openLCA, 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 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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