Postgraduate Diploma in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover. 8 modules covering SAE J3016, UNECE R157 and SILAB. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Distinguish the driver's roles at each level of automation.
Design interaction in Level 2 systems in line with regulations.
Analyse control transitions and their influencing factors.
Design effective HMIs for takeover requests.
Apply the requirements of UNECE R157 to Level 3 systems.
Evaluate takeover of control through experiments.
Improve the user's understanding of the system.
Who it's for
- HMI engineer who wants to specialise in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover.
- Human factors specialist who wants to specialise in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover.
- Driving simulation researcher who wants to specialise in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover.
- Level 3 function engineer who wants to specialise in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover.
- Automotive user experience designer who wants to specialise in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover.
- Controllability assessor who wants to specialise in Interaction Levels 2–4 and Handover.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join car manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- SAE J3016
- UNECE R157
- UNECE R171
- ISO/TR 21959
- SAE J3114
- ISO 15005
- ISO 15007
- ISO 15008
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Taxonomy of SAE J30161.2Dynamic driving task and fallback1.3Driver role in Level 2: continuous supervision1.4Fallback-ready user role in Level 31.5Absence of driver in Level 41.6Human factors definitions of SAE J31141.7Mode confusion and its origins1.8Commercial examples by level1.9Communicating system capabilities to the user1.10Case study: analysis of roles in three commercial systems
2.1Adaptive cruise control and lane centring2.2Hands-free systems on motorways2.3Driver supervision and staged warnings2.4Hands-on-wheel detection2.5Requirements of UNECE R79 and R1712.6System-initiated lane changes2.7Deactivations and their communication2.8Foreseeable misuse and abuse2.9Euro NCAP assessment protocols2.10Workshop: staged warning strategy for a DCAS
3.1Typology of transitions according to ISO/TR 219593.2System-initiated and driver-initiated transitions3.3Takeover requests and warning times3.4Time to recover control3.5Quality of takeover3.6Influencing factors: secondary tasks, fatigue and age3.7Planned and urgent transitions3.8Level 4 transitions to manual driving3.9Cognitive models of takeover3.10Practice: analysis of takeover times using simulator data
4.1Visual, auditory and haptic modalities4.2System status and mode indicators4.3Design of takeover requests4.4Dialogue management according to ISO 150054.5Display legibility according to ISO 150084.6Retractable steering wheel and reconfigurable interiors4.7Seats and driver position4.8Ambient lighting as a signal4.9Iterative design testing4.10Laboratory: prototype HMI for takeover requests
5.1Structure of UNECE R1575.2Activation and deactivation conditions5.3Transition requests and their escalation5.4Monitoring driver availability5.5Minimal risk manoeuvre5.6DSSAD recording5.7Assessment of controllability5.8Speed extensions and lane changes5.9Experience from existing type approvals5.10Case study: assessment of an ALKS against R157
6.1Driving simulators and their validity6.2Designing takeover scenarios6.3Performance and gaze measures6.4Eye tracking according to ISO 150076.5Standardised secondary tasks6.6Track and on-road studies6.7Statistical analysis of experiments6.8Ethics and participant consent6.9Controllability assessment report6.10Practice: designing a handover experiment in a simulator
7.1Driver mental models7.2Manuals, tutorials and dealership training7.3Learning through use and adaptation7.4Communicating system limitations7.5Consequences of overtrust7.6Assessing understanding7.7Differences between driver profiles7.8Accident reports involving Level 2 systems7.9Continuous HMI improvement with field data7.10Workshop: training material for a Level 3 system
8.1Selecting the system and level8.2Analysis of roles and transitions8.3Applicable regulatory requirements8.4Design of the transition HMI8.5Experimental design8.6Analysis of results8.7Design recommendations8.8User training plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. 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 SILAB, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, MATLAB, R, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from takeover experiments in simulators, HMI comprehension tests with users, and controllability assessment on track. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Distinguish the driver's roles at each level of automation.
Design interaction in Level 2 systems in line with regulations.
Analyse control transitions and their influencing factors.
Design effective HMIs for takeover requests.
Apply the requirements of UNECE R157 to Level 3 systems.
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 Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 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.
The programme uses SILAB, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, MATLAB and R. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 enrolling.
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