ISO Course in Military Energy Storage
Online 300 h course in ISO for military energy storage. 6 modules covering IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries), IEC 62933-5-2 (safety of electrochemical energy storage systems) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
ISO Course in Military Energy Storage — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 12 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the electrochemical fundamentals of the main battery technologies.
Size a storage system according to the demand profile.
Apply the safety regulations for batteries and stationary systems.
Integrate storage into microgrids with renewable generation.
Design battery control and management strategies.
Analyse degradation and estimate service life.
Plan end-of-life management in accordance with the European regulation.
Who it's for
- Energy storage systems engineer wishing to specialise in ISO for military energy storage.
- Battery engineer wishing to specialise in ISO for military energy storage.
- Microgrid integration engineer wishing to specialise in ISO for military energy storage.
- Battery safety specialist wishing to specialise in ISO for military energy storage.
- Battery management systems engineer wishing to specialise in ISO for military energy storage.
- Storage operations manager wishing to specialise in ISO for military energy storage.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter energy storage.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- IEC 62933-5-2 (safety of electrochemical energy storage systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries)
- UL 9540A (thermal propagation)
- UN 38.3 (transport of lithium batteries)
- NFPA 855 (installation of energy storage systems)
- IEC 62485-2 (safety of stationary batteries)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Storage quantities: energy, power and autonomy1.2Battery technologies and their comparison1.3Lithium iron phosphate, nickel manganese cobalt and titanate1.4Lead-acid and its residual uses1.5Flow and sodium batteries1.6Supercapacitors and hybrid storage1.7Round-trip efficiency1.8Cycle and calendar life1.9Sector vocabulary and units1.10Exercise: selecting technology for a usage profile
2.1Sizing in energy and power2.2Configuration of modules, racks and strings2.3Power conversion and topologies2.4Battery management system and its functions2.5Cell balancing and state-of-charge estimation2.6State-of-health estimation2.7Thermal management: air, liquid and direct refrigeration2.8Electrical protection and isolation2.9Containers and transportable systems2.10Practice: sizing a system for a microgrid
3.1Cell and system safety standards3.2Standards for stationary storage installations3.3Thermal runaway: causes and propagation3.4Abuse and propagation testing3.5Gas and smoke detection3.6Ventilation, venting and fire suppression3.7Safety distances and compartmentalisation3.8Classification for battery transport3.9System documentation and marking3.10Practice: risk analysis of an installation
4.1Operating modes: backup, levelling and arbitrage4.2Reduction of fuel consumption in isolated installations4.3Participation in grid services4.4Frequency and voltage control4.5Coordination with renewable generation4.6Charging and discharging strategies4.7Management of state of charge and degradation4.8Monitoring and telemetry4.9Cybersecurity of the control system4.10Practice: designing the operating strategy
5.1Commissioning and acceptance tests5.2Capacity guarantees and their verification5.3Degradation monitoring and forecasting5.4Preventive maintenance and module replacement5.5Availability and performance indicators5.6Second life of batteries5.7Recycling and material recovery5.8Battery waste regulations5.9Life cycle cost analysis5.10Practice: operation and end-of-life plan
6.1Selection of the application and load profile6.2Justified technology selection6.3Sizing and system architecture6.4Design of thermal management and protection6.5Risk analysis and safety measures6.6Operation and control strategy6.7Maintenance and end-of-life plan6.8Economic and environmental analysis6.9Technical report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, HOMER Pro, PyBaMM, PLECS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real battery cycling bench procedures, thermal abuse testing in the laboratory, and field degradation monitoring. 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.
Explain the electrochemical fundamentals of the main battery technologies.
Size a storage system according to the demand profile.
Apply the safety regulations for batteries and stationary systems.
Integrate storage into microgrids with renewable generation.
Design battery control and management strategies.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A level of Spanish sufficient 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses MATLAB/Simulink, HOMER Pro, PyBaMM and PLECS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own certificate on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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