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Master’s in Type-Approval Routes Engineering: C-NCAP/JNCAP/KNCAP, Import and Localisation

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regulatory route engineering for C-NCAP, JNCAP and KNCAP, importation and localisation. 12 modules covering the C-NCAP 2024 management regulation, NASVA JNCAP protocols, MOLIT KNCAP protocols, imports, data localisation and LS-DYNA, 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 the C-NCAP, JNCAP and KNCAP protocols.

02

Design safety rating strategies by market.

03

Manage vehicle imports into China, Japan and Korea.

04

Apply rules of origin and preferential trade agreements.

05

Plan the technical localisation of the product.

06

Meet data and digital service localisation requirements.

07

Coordinate regional launches with local content.

Profile

Who it's for

  • NCAP assessment engineers covering Asia.
  • Import and foreign trade managers.
  • Product localisation managers.
  • Rules of origin specialists.
  • Regional launch managers.
  • Consultants focused on Asian markets.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • C-NCAP 2024 management regulation (Chinese safety rating)
  • NASVA JNCAP protocols (Japanese safety rating)
  • MOLIT KNCAP protocols (Korean safety rating)
  • GB/T 32960.3-2016 (remote monitoring of electric vehicles)
  • Personal Information Protection Law (China)
  • Provisions on Automotive Data Security Management 2021 (China)
  • EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (preferential trade)
  • EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (preferential trade)
  • LS-DYNA
  • IPG CarMaker
  • SAP Global Trade Services
  • Polarion
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Origin of NCAP programmes in Asia
  2. 1.2CATARC, NASVA and KATRI
  3. 1.3Rating structure
  4. 1.4Convergence with Euro NCAP
  5. 1.5Influence on the local market
  6. 1.6Protocol timeline
  7. 1.7Publication of results
  8. 1.8Selection of tested vehicles
  9. 1.9Role of manufacturers
  10. 1.10Case study: comparison of one model across three programmes
  1. 2.1C-NCAP management regulation
  2. 2.2Occupant protection
  3. 2.3Vulnerable road user protection
  4. 2.4Active safety and ADAS
  5. 2.5Frontal and side crash tests
  6. 2.6Local emergency braking scenarios
  7. 2.7Chinese scooters and two-wheelers
  8. 2.8Weightings and stars
  9. 2.9Differences from C-IASI
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: C-NCAP rating strategy
  1. 3.1The Japanese assessment programme
  2. 3.2Crash assessment
  3. 3.3Pedestrian protection
  4. 3.4Collision avoidance
  5. 3.5Braking for pedal misapplication
  6. 3.6Emergency call systems
  7. 3.7Child restraint assessment
  8. 3.8Safety awards
  9. 3.9Particularities of kei cars
  10. 3.10Laboratory: analysis of pedal misapplication scenarios
  1. 4.1Korean safety assessment
  2. 4.2Crash and occupant protection
  3. 4.3Pedestrians and motorcyclists
  4. 4.4Active safety assessment
  5. 4.5Electric vehicle safety
  6. 4.6Battery tests and electrical risk
  7. 4.7Rating and publication
  8. 4.8Particularities of the Korean market
  9. 4.9Recent protocol trends
  10. 4.10Case study: preparing an electric vehicle for KNCAP
  1. 5.1Chinese customs and importer registration
  2. 5.2Tariffs and trade policy
  3. 5.3Free trade zones and testing
  4. 5.4Certification of imported vehicles
  5. 5.5Border inspection
  6. 5.6Chinese-language labelling
  7. 5.7Representative in China
  8. 5.8Risks of parallel imports
  9. 5.9Restrictions and quotas
  10. 5.10Workshop: import file for a batch of vehicles
  1. 6.1Preferential handling procedure (PHP)
  2. 6.2Inspection of imported vehicles
  3. 6.3Requirements for authorised importers
  4. 6.4EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
  5. 6.5EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement
  6. 6.6Rules of origin
  7. 6.7Certificates of origin
  8. 6.8Applying preferential tariffs
  9. 6.9Documentation requirements
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: preferential origin calculation for a vehicle
  1. 7.1Adaptation to local fuels
  2. 7.2Lighting and left-hand traffic
  3. 7.3Local navigation and maps
  4. 7.4Interface language
  5. 7.5Connectivity and operators
  6. 7.6Payment systems and ETC tolls
  7. 7.7GB/T and CHAdeMO charging
  8. 7.8Climate control and weather conditions
  9. 7.9Registration plate and dimension requirements
  10. 7.10Case study: list of adaptations for Japan
  1. 8.1Data storage in China
  2. 8.2Security assessments for transfers
  3. 8.3Local cloud providers
  4. 8.4Local digital ecosystems
  5. 8.5Chinese voice assistants
  6. 8.6GB/T 32960 monitoring platform
  7. 8.7High-definition map requirements
  8. 8.8Data protection in Japan and Korea
  9. 8.9Contracts with local partners
  10. 8.10Laboratory: localised data architecture in China
  1. 9.1SKD and CKD assembly
  2. 9.2Joint ventures with local partners
  3. 9.3Local supplier development
  4. 9.4Technology transfer
  5. 9.5Industrial incentives for localisation
  6. 9.6Local supplier quality
  7. 9.7Plant approval
  8. 9.8Intellectual property risks
  9. 9.9Exporting from Asia
  10. 9.10Workshop: analysis of local production versus importation
  1. 10.1Dealer network
  2. 10.2Local technical training
  3. 10.3Spare parts and logistics
  4. 10.4Local legal warranties
  5. 10.5Repair information
  6. 10.6Recalls and campaigns
  7. 10.7Customer satisfaction
  8. 10.8Reputation in local media
  9. 10.9Relationship with insurers
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: aftersales plan for a launch
  1. 11.1Market sequencing
  2. 11.2NCAP and launch timelines
  3. 11.3Communicating safety results
  4. 11.4Localisation budget
  5. 11.5Regulatory and commercial risks
  6. 11.6Coordination with the parent company
  7. 11.7Regional launch teams
  8. 11.8Success indicators
  9. 11.9Lessons from previous launches
  10. 11.10Case study: launching an electric vehicle in China and Korea
  1. 12.1Selection of the vehicle and markets
  2. 12.2NCAP strategy by market
  3. 12.3Import plan
  4. 12.4Technical localisation plan
  5. 12.5Digital localisation plan
  6. 12.6Cost analysis
  7. 12.7Launch schedule
  8. 12.8Commercial and regulatory 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 LS-DYNA, IPG CarMaker, SAP Global Trade Services and Polarion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures: a C-NCAP, JNCAP and KNCAP rating strategy for a model, a vehicle import file for China and a technical and digital localisation plan for Japan. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: C-NCAP 2024 management regulation, NASVA JNCAP protocols, MOLIT KNCAP protocols, GB/T 32960.3-2016, China's Personal Information Protection Law, 2021 Provisions on Automotive Data Security Management, EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the C-NCAP, JNCAP and KNCAP protocols and the EU-Japan and EU-Korea trade agreements applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:LS-DYNA, IPG CarMaker, SAP Global Trade Services and Polarion, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A market entry plan for a vehicle covering NCAP strategy, importation, technical and digital localisation, costs and launch schedule, 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.

NCAP rating strategy
Compare a model across C-NCAP, JNCAP and KNCAP and define the rating strategy for each.
Import file
Prepare the import file for a batch of vehicles into China and calculate preferential origin.
Technical localisation
Draw up the list of technical adaptations needed for Japan.
Data localisation
Design a localised data architecture for China.
Master's Thesis
A complete Asian market entry plan with costs, schedule and risks, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

NCAP assessment engineer for AsiaImport and foreign trade managerProduct localisation managerRules of origin specialistRegional launch managerAsian markets consultant
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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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 LS-DYNA, IPG CarMaker, SAP Global Trade Services and Polarion, 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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