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Postgraduate Diploma in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing. 8 modules covering Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility), Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment) and CST Studio Suite. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing — studying from South Africa

Health technology and occupational safety are important in South Africa, where mining, manufacturing and healthcare all require strong safety engineering. The Medicines Control Council regulates medical devices, and the Department of Employment and Labour enforces workplace health and safety legislation. Hospitals, medical device distributors and research groups at universities use biomechanics and wearable technology to improve care and worker protection. Demand exists for engineers who can combine human factors knowledge with regulatory compliance.

Fees for South Africa: R 16 700 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in South Africa

  • South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
  • Department of Employment and Labour
  • South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Typical roles

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Human Factors Engineer
  • Occupational Safety Engineer
  • Medical Device Engineer

Questions from South Africa

Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?

SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any South African body. Engineering registration in South Africa is handled by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), which registers people based on their own accredited training and experience. Recognition of a private qualification is therefore decided by individual employers or the relevant professional body, so check with them before enrolling.

How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in health-related engineering or occupational safety?

Employers in medical devices, occupational health, and workplace safety may value advanced, specialised knowledge in biomechanics and wearable technology, especially when paired with practical experience. Because the qualification is private rather than state-recognised, its weight depends on each employer's view. Speak to potential employers in your sector about whether they would consider it alongside your existing qualifications and work history.

Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?

The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor and fees payable in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the schedule and time-zone expectations with SEIUM before enrolling, as these details are not covered here.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply the fundamentals of electromagnetism to EMC problems.

02

Carry out conducted and radiated emissions tests.

03

Perform immunity tests against ESD, transients and radiated fields.

04

Assess the coexistence of wireless devices in congested environments.

05

Interpret the requirements of the EMC and RED directives.

06

Diagnose and correct EMC problems in design.

07

Manage a complete EMC and coexistence test campaign.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Electromagnetic compatibility engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
  • Radio frequency engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
  • Certification testing engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
  • High-frequency hardware designer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
  • Radio product homologation engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
  • EMC laboratory manager looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter testing and certification laboratories.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
  • CISPR 32 (emissions from multimedia equipment)
  • CISPR 35 (immunity of multimedia equipment)
  • IEC 61000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge)
  • IEC 61000-4-3 (immunity to radiated fields)
  • ANSI C63.27 (wireless coexistence)
  • ETSI EN 301 489-1 (EMC of radio equipment)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Sources of interference and victims
  2. 1.2Conducted, capacitive and inductive coupling
  3. 1.3Radiated coupling and the far field
  4. 1.4Digital signal spectrum
  5. 1.5Return impedance and current loops
  6. 1.6Common mode and differential mode
  7. 1.7Unintentional antennas in cables and PCBs
  8. 1.8Units dBµV and dBµV/m
  9. 1.9Generic standards IEC 61000-6
  10. 1.10Laboratory: spectrum measurement of a clock signal
  1. 2.1CISPR 32 and CISPR 11
  2. 2.2Conducted emissions with LISN
  3. 2.3Radiated emissions in a semi-anechoic chamber
  4. 2.4OATS sites and NSA validation
  5. 2.5Peak, quasi-peak and average detectors
  6. 2.6EMI receivers and analysers
  7. 2.7Measurement uncertainty
  8. 2.8Pre-tests with near-field probes
  9. 2.9Test reports
  10. 2.10Practical session: conducted emissions pre-scan
  1. 3.1ESD according to IEC 61000-4-2
  2. 3.2Radiated immunity IEC 61000-4-3
  3. 3.3EFT bursts IEC 61000-4-4
  4. 3.4Surges IEC 61000-4-5
  5. 3.5Conducted immunity IEC 61000-4-6
  6. 3.6Magnetic fields IEC 61000-4-8
  7. 3.7Voltage dips IEC 61000-4-11
  8. 3.8Performance criteria A, B and C
  9. 3.9Monitoring the equipment under test
  10. 3.10Workshop: immunity plan for industrial equipment
  1. 4.1The concept of coexistence and ANSI C63.27
  2. 4.2ISM bands and congestion
  3. 4.3Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee at 2.4 GHz
  4. 4.4Interference scenarios
  5. 4.5Link performance metrics
  6. 4.6Coexistence test set-up
  7. 4.7Risk in wireless medical devices
  8. 4.8FDA guidance on wireless technology
  9. 4.9Design mitigations
  10. 4.10Case study: BLE monitor coexistence in a hospital
  1. 5.1RED Directive 2014/53/EU
  2. 5.2ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 301 489 standards
  3. 5.3FCC Part 15
  4. 5.4Human exposure to radio frequencies
  5. 5.5Integration of certified modules
  6. 5.6RED cybersecurity requirements
  7. 5.7Conformity assessment
  8. 5.8Technical documentation
  9. 5.9International markets
  10. 5.10Practical session: certification route for a Wi-Fi product
  1. 6.1PCB stack-up and reference planes
  2. 6.2Decoupling and resonances
  3. 6.3Common-mode filters
  4. 6.4Shielding and conductive gaskets
  5. 6.5System earthing
  6. 6.6Cable and connector design
  7. 6.7ESD protection with TVS diodes
  8. 6.8EMC simulation
  9. 6.9Fault diagnosis in the laboratory
  10. 6.10Laboratory: locating an emission source
  1. 7.1EMC control plan
  2. 7.2Selection and configuration of the EUT
  3. 7.3Exercising software
  4. 7.4Equipment calibration
  5. 7.5ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
  6. 7.6Managing failures during testing
  7. 7.7Repetition and regression
  8. 7.8Cost and scheduling
  9. 7.9Communication with the laboratory
  10. 7.10Case study: recovery after an ESD failure
  1. 8.1Product and market analysis
  2. 8.2Applicable standards
  3. 8.3Emissions and immunity test plan
  4. 8.4Coexistence plan
  5. 8.5Pre-tests and diagnosis
  6. 8.6Corrective measures
  7. 8.7Technical report
  8. 8.8Conclusions
  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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CST Studio Suite, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, Ansys HFSS, MATLAB, Keysight PathWave, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for the semi-anechoic chamber and GTEM cell, a coexistence bench with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interferers, and electrostatic discharge testing. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable 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-mentored:lecturers with track records 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, cyber-OT, IHL and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Product and market analysis

Apply the fundamentals of electromagnetism to EMC problems.

Applicable standards

Carry out conducted and radiated emissions tests.

Emissions and immunity test plan

Perform immunity tests against ESD, transients and radiated fields.

Coexistence plan

Assess the coexistence of wireless devices in congested environments.

Pre-tests and diagnosis

Interpret the requirements of the EMC and RED directives.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Electromagnetic compatibility engineerRadio frequency engineerCertification testing engineerHigh-frequency hardware designerRadio product homologation engineerEMC laboratory manager
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 Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.

Ready to start?

Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 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 CST Studio Suite, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, Ansys HFSS, MATLAB and Keysight PathWave. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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