Postgraduate Diploma in Automation/MES for PTW
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in automation/MES for PTW. 8 modules covering IEC 62264-1:2013 (ISA-95), IEC 61131-3:2013 and Siemens TIA Portal. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Assess automation opportunities in two-wheeler vehicle plants.
Programme PLCs in accordance with IEC 61131-3.
Integrate safe robotic welding and handling cells.
Specify MES functions aligned with ISA-95.
Connect plant equipment via OPC UA and data architectures.
Protect OT systems in line with the IEC 62443 series.
Manage automation projects from specification through to commissioning.
Who it's for
- Automation engineer looking to specialise in Automation/MES for PTW.
- MES engineer looking to specialise in Automation/MES for PTW.
- PLC and robot programmer looking to specialise in Automation/MES for PTW.
- Industrial data engineer looking to specialise in Automation/MES for PTW.
- OT cybersecurity specialist looking to specialise in Automation/MES for PTW.
- Industrialisation project manager looking to specialise in Automation/MES for PTW.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62264-1:2013 (ISA-95)
- IEC 61131-3:2013
- IEC 62443-3-3:2013
- ISO 10218-1:2025
- IEC 62541 (OPC UA)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- ISO 13849-1:2023
- ISO 22400-2:2014
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Automation levels in motorcycle manufacturing1.2Robotic welding of frames and swingarms1.3Robotic painting of tanks and fairings1.4Automated machining of cylinder heads and crankcases1.5Manual assisted versus automatic assembly1.6Cobots in screwdriving and handling1.7Automation in battery assembly1.8Investment and return criteria1.9ISA-95 automation pyramid1.10Case study: prioritising processes for automation
2.1Architecture of programmable logic controllers2.2IEC 61131-3 languages2.3Inputs, outputs and fieldbuses2.4PROFINET and EtherNet/IP2.5SCADA systems and line HMIs2.6Machinery safety and safety functions2.7Torque- and angle-controlled screwdrivers2.8Machine vision for inspection2.9Virtual commissioning2.10Lab: programming a screwdriving station in a PLC
3.1Industrial robots and kinematics3.2Offline programming and simulation3.3MIG and TIG welding cells3.4Grippers and handling tools3.5Collaborative robots according to ISO 102183.6Calibration and trajectory accuracy3.7Perimeter safety and scanners3.8Robot–PLC integration3.9Cell maintenance3.10Practice: simulating a swingarm welding cell
4.1MES functions per ISA-95 level 34.2Production order management4.3Digital work instructions4.4Production data capture4.5Inline quality management4.6Genealogy and unit record4.7Recipe and parameter management4.8ERP–MES interfaces4.9Selecting an MES4.10Workshop: modelling an MES flow for final assembly
5.1OPC UA and information models5.2MQTT and unified namespace architecture5.3Process historians5.4Edge computing on the plant floor5.5Automatic OEE calculation5.6Downtime analytics5.7Predictive maintenance of equipment5.8Shift dashboards5.9Industrial data quality5.10Lab: OPC UA server connected to a dashboard
6.1Specific threats in industrial networks6.2Structure of the IEC 62443 series6.3Segmentation into zones and conduits6.4Patch management on production equipment6.5Secure remote access for integrators6.6Backups of PLC programs6.7Passive network anomaly monitoring6.8Incident response on the plant floor6.9Obligations under the NIS2 Directive6.10Case study: risk analysis of an assembly line
7.1User requirements specification7.2Drafting technical tender documents7.3FAT and SAT testing of equipment7.4Line validation at production ramp-up7.5Training operators and maintenance staff7.6Organisational change management7.7Coordinating integrators and suppliers7.8Project risk register and treatment7.9Project success indicators7.10Case study: MES implementation in a scooter plant
8.1Diagnosis of the current situation8.2Selecting processes to automate8.3Design of the cell or station8.4Control and robot programming8.5Integration with the MES8.6Test and validation plan8.7Return on investment analysis8.8Plant deployment plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: 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 Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens Opcenter Execution, RoboDK, Inductive Automation Ignition, Node-RED, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical exercises are based on real PLC and robot programming procedures in simulated environments, MES flow modelling for assembly lines, and deployment of OPC UA data architectures. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Assess automation opportunities in two-wheeler vehicle plants.
Programme PLCs in accordance with IEC 61131-3.
Integrate safe robotic welding and handling cells.
Specify MES functions aligned with ISA-95.
Connect plant equipment via OPC UA and data architectures.
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 level of 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.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens Opcenter Execution, RoboDK, Inductive Automation Ignition, Node-RED. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing 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 towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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