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Master’s in Type-Approval Routes Engineering: ANCAP, Permits and Import

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regulatory route engineering for ANCAP, import permits and importation. 12 modules covering the ANCAP assessment protocols, the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 and Rules 2019, customs, biosecurity, the Australian Design Rules and ROVER, 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

Interpret ANCAP protocols and ratings.

02

Define safety strategies for launches in Australia.

03

Manage import permits through ROVER.

04

Apply customs and biosecurity regulations.

05

Verify local ADR technical requirements.

06

Plan logistics, registration and aftersales.

07

Design an importer's market entry strategy.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Safety engineers working in Oceania.
  • Vehicle import managers.
  • ADR compliance technicians.
  • Importer launch managers.
  • Customs and biosecurity specialists.
  • Aftersales managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ANCAP assessment protocols (Australasian safety rating)
  • Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (Australian vehicle regulation)
  • Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 (import and approval rules)
  • Biosecurity Act 2015 (Australian biosecurity)
  • Customs Act 1901 (Australian customs)
  • Australian Design Rules (Australian vehicle standards)
  • Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (New Zealand)
  • Australian Consumer Law (consumer guarantees and recalls)
  • ROVER
  • LS-DYNA
  • SAP Global Trade Services
  • Power BI
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1History and members of ANCAP
  2. 1.2Alignment with Euro NCAP
  3. 1.3Star rating and validity
  4. 1.4Rating expiry dates
  5. 1.5Test selection and funding
  6. 1.6Testing in European and Australian laboratories
  7. 1.7Publication of results
  8. 1.8Influence on corporate and public fleets
  9. 1.9Local protocol differences
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of ratings for light commercial utes
  1. 2.1Adult occupant protection
  2. 2.2Child occupant protection
  3. 2.3Vulnerable road users
  4. 2.4Safety assist
  5. 2.5Local crash scenarios
  6. 2.6Far-side impact protection
  7. 2.7Driver monitoring systems
  8. 2.8Assessment of light commercial vehicles
  9. 2.9Rescue requirements
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: simulated rating of a pick-up
  1. 3.1Specifications for Australia
  2. 3.2Standard versus optional equipment
  3. 3.3Variants and extension of ratings
  4. 3.4Planning rating applications
  5. 3.5Costs associated with the rating
  6. 3.6Marketing communication of results
  7. 3.7Relationship with fleet buyers
  8. 3.8Government fleet requirements
  9. 3.9Improvement between cycles
  10. 3.10Workshop: five-star strategy for a launch
  1. 4.1Vehicle import approval
  2. 4.2Type-approval pathway
  3. 4.3Concessional verification pathway
  4. 4.4Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS)
  5. 4.5Vehicles for display and testing
  6. 4.6Importing components
  7. 4.7Using the ROVER portal
  8. 4.8Lead times and fees
  9. 4.9Penalties for non-compliance
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: import application for prototypes
  1. 5.1Customs Act 1901
  2. 5.2Australian tariff classification
  3. 5.3Luxury car tax
  4. 5.4GST and importation
  5. 5.5Biosecurity Act 2015
  6. 5.6Vehicle cleaning and fumigation
  7. 5.7Brown marmorated stink bug season
  8. 5.8Asbestos ban
  9. 5.9Port inspections
  10. 5.10Case study: biosecurity plan for a ro-ro shipment
  1. 6.1Entry certification
  2. 6.2Accepted vehicle standards
  3. 6.3Certification agents
  4. 6.4MPI biosecurity requirements
  5. 6.5New Zealand customs procedures
  6. 6.6Emissions charges scheme
  7. 6.7Used vehicles from Japan
  8. 6.8Registration in New Zealand
  9. 6.9Typical entry lead times
  10. 6.10Workshop: entry process for a batch of vehicles
  1. 7.1Key ADR design rules
  2. 7.2Lighting and left-hand traffic
  3. 7.3Local child restraint anchorages
  4. 7.4Compliance plates
  5. 7.5Towing requirements
  6. 7.6Requirements for off-road vehicles
  7. 7.7Fuel supply and emissions
  8. 7.8Electric vehicles and charging
  9. 7.9External noise limits
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: ADR checklist for a vehicle
  1. 8.1Maritime transport to Oceania
  2. 8.2Ports of entry
  3. 8.3Pre-delivery inspection
  4. 8.4Vehicle preparation
  5. 8.5National distribution to dealers
  6. 8.6Transport insurance
  7. 8.7Damage management
  8. 8.8Stock planning
  9. 8.9Delivery logistics indicators
  10. 8.10Case study: delivery plan for a national network
  1. 9.1State registration in Australia
  2. 9.2Differences between states
  3. 9.3Inspections for registration
  4. 9.4Compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance
  5. 9.5Registration of modified vehicles
  6. 9.6Permits for special vehicles
  7. 9.7Fleet registration
  8. 9.8Registration of electric vehicles
  9. 9.9Registration fees and taxes
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: registration in two Australian states
  1. 10.1Australian Consumer Law
  2. 10.2Consumer guarantees
  3. 10.3Voluntary and compulsory recalls
  4. 10.4Vehicle repair information
  5. 10.5Service information access scheme
  6. 10.6Dealer network
  7. 10.7Spare parts and availability
  8. 10.8Customer satisfaction
  9. 10.9Brand reputation
  10. 10.10Workshop: aftersales plan for an importer
  1. 11.1Import and distribution models
  2. 11.2Range selection
  3. 11.3Pricing and taxation
  4. 11.4Type-approval plan
  5. 11.5ANCAP safety plan
  6. 11.6Importer logistics plan
  7. 11.7Importer regulatory risks
  8. 11.8Business indicators
  9. 11.9Multi-year range planning
  10. 11.10Case study: entry of a new brand into Australia
  1. 12.1Selection of the vehicle and market
  2. 12.2ANCAP rating strategy
  3. 12.3Import permit pathway
  4. 12.4Customs and biosecurity plan
  5. 12.5Local technical requirements
  6. 12.6Cost analysis
  7. 12.7Entry schedule
  8. 12.8Import and biosecurity risks
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online learning 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 the intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is ROVER, LS-DYNA, SAP Global Trade Services and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures: an ANCAP rating strategy for a new model, an import permit application with a biosecurity plan and verification of compliance with the ADRs. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ANCAP assessment protocols, Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019, Australia's Biosecurity Act 2015, Australia's Customs Act 1901, Australian Design Rules, Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002, Australian Consumer Law.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the ANCAP protocols, the Road Vehicle Standards Act and Rules and the Biosecurity Act applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:ROVER, LS-DYNA, SAP Global Trade Services and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:An importer entry plan for a vehicle in Australia, covering ANCAP strategy, import permits, customs, biosecurity, technical requirements and costs, 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.

ANCAP rating strategy
Simulate a pick-up's ANCAP rating and define a five-star launch strategy.
Import permit
Prepare an import application for prototypes through ROVER.
Biosecurity plan
Draw up the customs and biosecurity plan for a ro-ro shipment.
ADR compliance check
Verify a vehicle against the key ADRs and plan its registration in two states.
Master's Thesis
A complete importer entry plan with costs, schedule and risks, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Safety engineer for OceaniaVehicle import managerADR compliance technicianImporter launch managerCustoms and biosecurity specialistAftersales manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 ROVER, LS-DYNA, SAP Global Trade Services 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 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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