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Latin NCAP Course: Protocols and Tests

Online 300-hour course in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests. 6 modules covering Latin NCAP assessment protocols, UN Regulation No. 94 (frontal impact) and LS-DYNA. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the role of Latin NCAP in the Latin American market.

02

Interpret the assessment protocols and their scoring system.

03

Analyse frontal, side and pole impact tests.

04

Assess the protection of children and vulnerable road users.

05

Compare Latin NCAP with other NCAP programmes and with UN type approval.

06

Define product strategies to improve the rating.

07

Prepare a Latin NCAP assessment of a vehicle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle safety engineer who wants to specialise in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests.
  • Crash test engineer who wants to specialise in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests.
  • NCAP programme analyst who wants to specialise in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests.
  • Homologation engineer who wants to specialise in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests.
  • Impact simulation engineer who wants to specialise in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests.
  • Product manager for Latin America who wants to specialise in Latin NCAP: protocols and tests.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Latin NCAP assessment protocols
  • UN Regulation No. 94 (frontal impact)
  • UN Regulation No. 95 (side impact)
  • UN Regulation No. 135 (side pole impact)
  • UN Regulation No. 127 (pedestrian protection)
  • UN Regulation No. 13-H (stability control)
  • UN Regulation No. 129 (child restraint)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Origin and mission of Latin NCAP
  2. 1.2Global NCAP and regional programmes
  3. 1.3Latin American markets and vehicle fleet
  4. 1.4Road traffic casualties in the region
  5. 1.5Differences from Euro NCAP
  6. 1.6Relationship with UN regulations in the region
  7. 1.7Road to Zero campaign
  8. 1.8Model selection and funding
  9. 1.9Impact of Latin NCAP on manufacturers
  10. 1.10Case study: evolution of results for a popular model
  1. 2.1Areas: AOP, COP, PU-VRU and SA
  2. 2.2Stars and minimum requirements
  3. 2.3Weightings and scoring
  4. 2.4Modifiers and penalties
  5. 2.5ESC requirements and their assessment
  6. 2.6Child restraint systems
  7. 2.7ADAS systems assessed
  8. 2.8Protocol updates
  9. 2.9Communicating results
  10. 2.10Workshop: calculating a vehicle's star rating
  1. 3.1Frontal impact ODB at 64 km/h
  2. 3.2Full-width frontal impact
  3. 3.3Side impact with barrier
  4. 3.4Side pole impact
  5. 3.5Whiplash
  6. 3.6Hybrid III, ES-2 and Q dummies
  7. 3.7Instrumentation and biomechanical criteria
  8. 3.8Occupant compartment integrity
  9. 3.9Application of the dummy rule
  10. 3.10Laboratory: interpreting acceleration curves
  1. 4.1Dynamic tests with CRS
  2. 4.2ISOFIX compatibility and installation
  3. 4.3Anchorages and belts
  4. 4.4Pedestrian protection
  5. 4.5Head and leg tests
  6. 4.6Pedestrian AEB
  7. 4.7Motorcyclist protection
  8. 4.8Blind spot detection
  9. 4.9Vulnerable road users in Latin America
  10. 4.10Practice: analysing a child protection report
  1. 5.1Safety equipment by trim level
  2. 5.2Global platforms and de-contenting
  3. 5.3Cost of upgrading to 5 stars
  4. 5.4Emerging regulation in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina
  5. 5.5Influence on public fleet purchasing
  6. 5.6Manufacturer communication
  7. 5.7Zero-star cases
  8. 5.8Test repetition and sponsorship
  9. 5.9Future protocol trends
  10. 5.10Case study: improvement plan for a zero-star model
  1. 6.1Model selection
  2. 6.2Analysis of applicable protocol
  3. 6.3Estimation of results by area
  4. 6.4Gap identification
  5. 6.5Improvement proposal
  6. 6.6Cost estimation
  7. 6.7Validation plan
  8. 6.8Final scoring scenario
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final 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. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LS-DYNA, ANSA, DIAdem, TEMA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for full-scale crash tests, pole impact tests and child restraint system assessment. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-led mentoring:lecturers with experience 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, DIH 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.

Model selection

Describe the role of Latin NCAP in the Latin American market.

Analysis of applicable protocol

Interpret the assessment protocols and their scoring system.

Estimation of results by area

Analyse frontal, side and pole impact tests.

Gap identification

Assess the protection of children and vulnerable road users.

Improvement proposal

Compare Latin NCAP with other NCAP programmes and with UN type approval.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle safety engineerCrash test engineerNCAP programme analystHomologation engineerImpact simulation engineerProduct manager for Latin America
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.

Work is carried out with LS-DYNA, ANSA, DIAdem, TEMA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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