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Master’s in Global PTW Type-Approval Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in global type approval engineering for powered two-wheelers (PTW). 12 modules covering approval systems, the EU L-category framework, functional safety, construction and environmental requirements, technical files, approval in the US, Asia and other markets, conformity of production and market surveillance, 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

Understand L-category vehicle type approval systems worldwide.

02

Apply Regulation (EU) 168/2013 and its delegated acts.

03

Plan functional safety, construction and environmental tests.

04

Prepare technical files and type approval documentation.

05

Manage type approvals in markets outside the European Union.

06

Ensure conformity of production and respond to market surveillance.

07

Develop the global type approval plan for a motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Homologation engineers
  • Regulatory affairs managers
  • Technical service staff
  • Homologation test coordinators
  • International type approval consultants
  • Conformity of production managers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join motorcycle and scooter manufacturers
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 (functional safety requirements)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 44/2014 (construction and general requirements)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 134/2014 (environmental and propulsion performance requirements)
  • UNECE 1958 Agreement (international vehicle regulations and mutual recognition)
  • FMVSS 49 CFR Part 571 (US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 901/2014 (administrative approval requirements)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 (market surveillance and product compliance)
  • SAP PLM
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • Advanced Excel
  • Microsoft Project
  • Power BI
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Type approval and self-certification
  2. 1.2UNECE 1958 Agreement
  3. 1.31998 Agreement and global technical regulations
  4. 1.4Approval of complete vehicles and components
  5. 1.5Technical services and authorities
  6. 1.6Mutual recognition of approvals
  7. 1.7Individual vehicle approval
  8. 1.8Small-series approval
  9. 1.9Evolution of regulation
  10. 1.10Case study: map of type approval systems
  1. 2.1Regulation (EU) 168/2013
  2. 2.2Categories L1e to L7e
  3. 2.3Delegated and implementing acts
  4. 2.4Functional safety requirements
  5. 2.5Construction requirements
  6. 2.6Environmental approval requirements
  7. 2.7Administrative approval templates
  8. 2.8Certificate of conformity
  9. 2.9Market surveillance
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: classification of vehicles into L categories
  1. 3.1Braking system requirements
  2. 3.2Lighting and signalling
  3. 3.3Visibility and mirrors
  4. 3.4Controls and tell-tales
  5. 3.5Tyres and their regulations
  6. 3.6Maximum design speed
  7. 3.7System electrical safety
  8. 3.8System electromagnetic compatibility
  9. 3.9Anti-tampering protection
  10. 3.10Workshop: functional safety requirements matrix
  1. 4.1Dimensions and masses
  2. 4.2Mandatory anti-theft devices
  3. 4.3Stands and footrests
  4. 4.4Passenger handholds
  5. 4.5Registration plates
  6. 4.6External projection requirements
  7. 4.7Fuel tanks
  8. 4.8Couplings and trailers in category L
  9. 4.9Vehicle marking
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: verification of construction requirements
  1. 5.1Emission tests type I to VIII
  2. 5.2WMTC test cycle
  3. 5.3Durability of pollution-control devices
  4. 5.4OBD on-board diagnostics
  5. 5.5CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
  6. 5.6Range of electric vehicles
  7. 5.7Noise and its control
  8. 5.8Evaporative emission control
  9. 5.9Euro 5+ stage requirements
  10. 5.10Lab: environmental test plan
  1. 6.1Manufacturer's information folder
  2. 6.2Information document
  3. 6.3Test reports
  4. 6.4Systems documentation
  5. 6.5Approval extensions
  6. 6.6Approval revisions
  7. 6.7Variant management
  8. 6.8Management tools
  9. 6.9Data confidentiality
  10. 6.10Case study: technical file for a 125 cc motorcycle
  1. 7.1Self-certification under FMVSS
  2. 7.2FMVSS standards for motorcycles
  3. 7.3EPA requirements
  4. 7.4California CARB requirements
  5. 7.5Noise and emissions
  6. 7.6Labelling and user information
  7. 7.7Manufacturer registration
  8. 7.8Recalls in the United States
  9. 7.9Importing vehicles into the market
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: compliance plan for the United States
  1. 8.1India and AIS standards
  2. 8.2China and CCC
  3. 8.3Approval in the Japanese market
  4. 8.4Approval in South-East Asia
  5. 8.5Approval in Latin American markets
  6. 8.6Recognition of UNECE regulations
  7. 8.7Mandatory local testing
  8. 8.8Local approval agents
  9. 8.9Lead times and costs
  10. 8.10Workshop: approval plan for India
  1. 9.1Conformity requirements
  2. 9.2Initial assessment of the manufacturer
  3. 9.3Control plans
  4. 9.4Verification tests
  5. 9.5Authority audits
  6. 9.6Non-conformity management
  7. 9.7Withdrawal of approval
  8. 9.8Quality records and evidence
  9. 9.9Continuous improvement cycle
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: conformity of production plan
  1. 10.1Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
  2. 10.2Surveillance authorities
  3. 10.3Surveillance testing
  4. 10.4Recalls
  5. 10.5Penalties for non-compliance
  6. 10.6Tampering and fraud
  7. 10.7Importer responsibility
  8. 10.8Communication with authorities
  9. 10.9Crisis management
  10. 10.10Case study: response to a surveillance investigation
  1. 11.1Approval planning
  2. 11.2Integration with development
  3. 11.3Test budget
  4. 11.4Selection of technical services
  5. 11.5Risk management
  6. 11.6Launch schedule
  7. 11.7Monitoring of regulatory changes
  8. 11.8Approval team
  9. 11.9Process monitoring indicators
  10. 11.10Workshop: global approval schedule
  1. 12.1Vehicle and market definition
  2. 12.2Analysis of the regulatory framework
  3. 12.3Requirements matrix
  4. 12.4Test plan
  5. 12.5Technical approval file
  6. 12.6International approval strategy
  7. 12.7Conformity plan
  8. 12.8Schedule and budget
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP PLM, Siemens Teamcenter, advanced Excel, Microsoft Project and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: a type approval plan for a motorcycle for Europe, the United States and India, preparation of the EU type approval technical file, and conformity of production monitoring. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) 44/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) 134/2014, UNECE 1958 Agreement, FMVSS 49 CFR Part 571, Implementing Regulation (EU) 901/2014, Regulation (EU) 2019/1020.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) 168/2013 and Delegated Regulations (EU) 3/2014 and 44/2014 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SAP PLM, Siemens Teamcenter, advanced Excel, Microsoft Project and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:Global type approval plan for a motorcycle, 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.

Vehicle and market definition
Define the motorcycle and target markets and analyse the applicable regulatory framework.
Requirements matrix
Build the functional safety, construction and environmental requirements matrix.
Test plan and technical file
Plan the approval tests and prepare the EU type approval technical file.
International strategy and conformity
Define the US and Asian approval strategy and the conformity of production plan.
Master's Thesis
Present the global approval plan with schedule and budget, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Homologation engineerRegulatory affairs managerTechnical service engineerHomologation test coordinatorInternational type approval consultantConformity of production manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 SAP PLM, Siemens Teamcenter, advanced Excel, Microsoft Project and Power BI, 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), a computer able to run the 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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