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Master’s in EV/EVSE Certification and Testing Engineering — IEC 61851/62196, Interoperability, Laboratory

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in EV/EVSE certification and testing engineering — IEC 61851/62196, interoperability and laboratory. 12 modules covering IEC 61851 and IEC 62196, electrical safety, EMC, vehicle-charger interoperability, traction battery and vehicle testing, test laboratory design, ISO/IEC 17025 quality and multi-market certification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 in charging tests.

02

Carry out electrical safety and EMC tests.

03

Plan ISO 15118 interoperability testing.

04

Evaluate traction batteries through standardised tests.

05

Design an EV and EVSE test laboratory.

06

Implement a quality system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.

07

Prepare a complete product certification plan.

Profile

Who it's for

  • E-mobility test engineers.
  • Product certification engineers.
  • Test laboratory managers working under ISO/IEC 17025.
  • Electromagnetic compatibility engineers.
  • Interoperability engineers.
  • Quality engineers in charging equipment and automotive companies.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter testing laboratories.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61851-1 (EV conductive charging systems: general requirements)
  • IEC 62196-2 (AC plugs, socket-outlets and vehicle connectors)
  • ISO 15118-4 (network and application protocol conformance test)
  • IEC 61851-21-2 (EMC requirements for off-board charging systems)
  • ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
  • UN ECE R100 (electric power train safety)
  • IEC 62955 (residual direct current detecting devices for EV charging)
  • UN ECE R10 (vehicle electromagnetic compatibility)
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • Vector CANoe
  • dSPACE
  • MATLAB
  • Keysight PathWave
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1EV development and validation cycle
  2. 1.2Type testing versus production testing
  3. 1.3ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation
  4. 1.4Notified bodies and technical services
  5. 1.5CE marking of charging equipment
  6. 1.6Electric vehicle type approval
  7. 1.7Interoperability certification
  8. 1.8Leading European laboratories
  9. 1.9Certification costs and lead times
  10. 1.10Case study: certification plan for a wallbox
  1. 2.1Structure of IEC 61851-1
  2. 2.2Charging modes 1 to 4
  3. 2.3PWM control pilot signal
  4. 2.4Proximity detection
  5. 2.5Requirements for DC chargers in IEC 61851-23
  6. 2.6DC communication in IEC 61851-24
  7. 2.7EMC requirements in IEC 61851-21
  8. 2.8Protection against electric shock
  9. 2.9Temperature-rise and heating tests
  10. 2.10Lab: CP signal measurement
  1. 3.1Structure of IEC 62196-1
  2. 3.2Type 2 and Type 3 for AC
  3. 3.3CCS2 Combo for direct current
  4. 3.4Mechanical insertion tests
  5. 3.5Cycle durability tests
  6. 3.6IP protection ratings
  7. 3.7Contact temperature rise
  8. 3.8Locking and retention
  9. 3.9High-current cooled connectors
  10. 3.10Practical: contact temperature test
  1. 4.1Protection against direct contact
  2. 4.2Protection against indirect contact
  3. 4.3Type B residual current devices
  4. 4.4Residual direct current detection
  5. 4.5Dielectric strength tests
  6. 4.6Insulation resistance
  7. 4.7Leakage currents
  8. 4.8Protective earthing
  9. 4.9Tests to IEC 62955
  10. 4.10Workshop: charger insulation test
  1. 5.1Conducted and radiated emissions
  2. 5.2Electrostatic discharge immunity
  3. 5.3Fast transient immunity
  4. 5.4Surges and overvoltages
  5. 5.5Harmonics and flicker
  6. 5.6Tests in an anechoic chamber
  7. 5.7Vehicle tests while charging to CISPR 25
  8. 5.8UN ECE R10 regulation
  9. 5.9Diagnosis of EMC problems
  10. 5.10Lab: conducted emissions measurement
  1. 6.1Vehicle-charger interoperability testing
  2. 6.2CharIN Testival events
  3. 6.3DIN 70121 conformance
  4. 6.4ISO 15118-4 and 15118-5 conformance
  5. 6.5Communication test tools
  6. 6.6Common interoperability problems
  7. 6.7Open Charge Alliance OCPP certification
  8. 6.8Plug and Charge interoperability
  9. 6.9Compatibility database
  10. 6.10Practical: ISO 15118 conformance test
  1. 7.1UN 38.3 transport tests
  2. 7.2UN ECE R100 safety tests
  3. 7.3Thermal abuse and propagation
  4. 7.4Overcharge and external short circuit
  5. 7.5Vibration and mechanical shock tests
  6. 7.6Immersion and fire resistance
  7. 7.7IEC 62660 performance tests
  8. 7.8Accelerated ageing tests
  9. 7.9Safe test facilities
  10. 7.10Case study: thermal propagation test
  1. 8.1Post-crash electrical safety
  2. 8.2WLTP energy consumption and range measurement
  3. 8.3Battery durability to GTR 22
  4. 8.4On-board charger efficiency
  5. 8.5AVAS noise tests
  6. 8.6Climatic chamber tests
  7. 8.7Charging tests in extreme climates
  8. 8.8System high-voltage tests
  9. 8.9Functional safety during testing
  10. 8.10Workshop: WLTP range protocol
  1. 9.1Requirements for an EV/EVSE laboratory
  2. 9.2Vehicle and charger emulators
  3. 9.3Regenerative sources and loads
  4. 9.4Precision power analysers
  5. 9.5Bunkers and abuse rooms
  6. 9.6Safety of laboratory staff
  7. 9.7Test automation
  8. 9.8Test data management
  9. 9.9Laboratory investment and profitability
  10. 9.10Lab: design of an EVSE test bench
  1. 10.1ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
  2. 10.2Validation of test methods
  3. 10.3Measurement uncertainty
  4. 10.4Metrological traceability of standards
  5. 10.5Interlaboratory comparisons
  6. 10.6ENAC audits
  7. 10.7Test reports
  8. 10.8Equipment management and calibration
  9. 10.9Product certification schemes
  10. 10.10Practical: uncertainty calculation
  1. 11.1Low Voltage Directive
  2. 11.2Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
  3. 11.3Radio Equipment Directive
  4. 11.4Batteries Regulation 2023/1542
  5. 11.5AFIR Regulation and technical requirements
  6. 11.6US standards UL 2594 and UL 2202
  7. 11.7GB/T certification in China
  8. 11.8IECEE CB Scheme
  9. 11.9Market surveillance
  10. 11.10Case study: certification for several markets
  1. 12.1Definition of the product and markets
  2. 12.2Identification of applicable standards
  3. 12.3Safety test plan
  4. 12.4EMC test plan
  5. 12.5Interoperability plan
  6. 12.6Test bench design
  7. 12.7Assessment of costs and lead times
  8. 12.8Technical certification file
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 timetables: you progress at your 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 National Instruments LabVIEW, Vector CANoe, dSPACE, MATLAB and Keysight PathWave, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for vehicle-charger interoperability tests, electromagnetic compatibility tests and traction battery safety tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 61851-1, IEC 62196-2, ISO 15118-4, IEC 61851-21-2, ISO/IEC 17025, UN ECE R100, IEC 62955, UN ECE R10.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 61851-1, IEC 62196-2 and ISO 15118-4 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:National Instruments LabVIEW, Vector CANoe, dSPACE, MATLAB and Keysight PathWave, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete EV/EVSE certification project, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Product and standards
Define the product and target markets and identify the applicable standards.
Safety and EMC test plans
Draw up the electrical safety and EMC test plans.
Interoperability plan
Plan ISO 15118 and DIN 70121 interoperability testing.
Test bench and certification file
Design the test bench, estimate costs and prepare the technical file.
Master's Thesis
A complete EV/EVSE certification project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

E-mobility test engineerProduct certification engineerTest laboratory managerElectromagnetic compatibility engineerInteroperability engineerQuality engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with National Instruments LabVIEW, Vector CANoe, dSPACE, MATLAB and Keysight PathWave, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus 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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