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Master’s in Type-Approval Routes Engineering: US NCAP, CARB, Labelling & Recalls

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in US regulatory route engineering: US NCAP, CARB, labelling and recalls. 12 modules covering 49 CFR Part 573 defect and non-compliance responsibility, 49 CFR Part 577 defect notification, CARB rules and Minitab, 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 US NCAP and IIHS protocols.

02

Apply the ZEV programme and CARB emissions regulations.

03

Review mandatory vehicle labelling in the United States.

04

Manage defects and recalls with NHTSA.

05

Analyse field data to detect defect signals.

06

Plan effective service campaigns.

07

Organise post-market compliance processes.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Recall and product safety managers.
  • Field quality engineers.
  • CARB regulatory specialists.
  • NCAP assessment engineers.
  • Warranty data analysts.
  • Regulatory labelling coordinators.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • 49 CFR Part 573 (defect and non-compliance responsibility)
  • 49 CFR Part 577 (defect notification)
  • 49 CFR Part 579 (early warning reporting)
  • 13 CCR 1962.4 (Advanced Clean Cars II)
  • 49 CFR Part 575 (consumer information)
  • 40 CFR Part 600 (fuel economy and labelling)
  • 49 CFR Part 583 (automobile parts content)
  • 13 CCR 1968.2 (OBD II)
  • Minitab
  • ReliaSoft Weibull++
  • NHTSA Recalls API
  • Tableau
  • Python with pandas
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1History and objectives of NCAP
  2. 1.2Star ratings
  3. 1.3Full frontal crash test
  4. 1.4Side barrier and pole impact
  5. 1.5Rollover resistance
  6. 1.6Recommended safety technologies
  7. 1.7Programme updates
  8. 1.8Monroney safety label
  9. 1.9Comparison with IIHS
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of ratings in a segment
  1. 2.1Moderate and small overlap
  2. 2.2Updated side impact
  3. 2.3Front crash prevention
  4. 2.4Headlights and visibility
  5. 2.5LATCH child restraint systems
  6. 2.6Top Safety Pick awards
  7. 2.7Rear-seat occupant safety
  8. 2.8Pedestrian detection
  9. 2.9Influence on design
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: strategy for Top Safety Pick+
  1. 3.1Organisation of CARB
  2. 3.2Advanced Clean Cars II
  3. 3.3Zero-emission vehicle obligations
  4. 3.4Credits and credit trading
  5. 3.5Battery durability requirements
  6. 3.6Extended emissions warranties
  7. 3.7Service and repair requirements
  8. 3.8States adopting California standards
  9. 3.9Litigation over federal waivers
  10. 3.10Workshop: ZEV credit calculation for a model range
  1. 4.1CARB executive orders
  2. 4.2LEV IV standards
  3. 4.3Evaporative emissions
  4. 4.4OBD II under CARB
  5. 4.5In-use testing
  6. 4.6Warranty reports
  7. 4.7Emissions labelling
  8. 4.8Advanced Clean Trucks
  9. 4.9Penalties for non-compliance
  10. 4.10Case study: executive order for a new family
  1. 5.1Monroney label and price
  2. 5.2Fuel economy label
  3. 5.3Efficiency label for electric vehicles
  4. 5.4Certification label
  5. 5.5Tyre pressure label
  6. 5.6AALA parts content
  7. 5.7Airbag labelling
  8. 5.8Emissions labels
  9. 5.9Common errors and penalties
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: label review for a model
  1. 6.1Definition of a safety defect
  2. 6.249 CFR Part 573 report
  3. 6.3Five-working-day deadline
  4. 6.4Owner notification under Part 577
  5. 6.5Remedy and reimbursement
  6. 6.6Quarterly progress reports
  7. 6.7Recalls for FMVSS non-compliance
  8. 6.8EPA emissions recalls
  9. 6.9Monitoring completion rates
  10. 6.10Case study: recall decision for a brake defect
  1. 7.1TREAD early warning reports
  2. 7.2Claims and warranty data
  3. 7.3Office of Defects Investigation
  4. 7.4Defect petitions
  5. 7.5Preliminary defect evaluations
  6. 7.6Engineering analyses
  7. 7.7General information orders
  8. 7.8Consent orders
  9. 7.9Statistical signal analysis
  10. 7.10Laboratory: signal detection in warranty data
  1. 8.1Logistics of remedy parts
  2. 8.2Communication with dealers
  3. 8.3Remote updates as a remedy
  4. 8.4Voluntary customer campaigns
  5. 8.5Vehicles in inventory
  6. 8.6Secondary markets and exports
  7. 8.7Completion tracking
  8. 8.8Costs and provisions
  9. 8.9Brand reputation
  10. 8.10Workshop: operational plan for a recall campaign
  1. 9.1Communication with NHTSA
  2. 9.2Public communication of the recall
  3. 9.3VIN look-up portal
  4. 9.4Media relations
  5. 9.5Social media and crises
  6. 9.6Consumer associations
  7. 9.7Internal documentation of decisions
  8. 9.8Spokesperson training
  9. 9.9Lessons from high-profile crises
  10. 9.10Case study: communicating a mass recall
  1. 10.1Field data sources
  2. 10.2Connected vehicle telemetry
  3. 10.3Weibull analysis
  4. 10.4Failure rates and indicators
  5. 10.58D root cause analysis
  6. 10.6Risk prioritisation
  7. 10.7Quality dashboards
  8. 10.8Integration with engineering
  9. 10.9Improvement cycle
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: Weibull analysis of a component
  1. 11.1Product safety committee
  2. 11.2Documented decision processes
  3. 11.3Legal and technical roles
  4. 11.4Audit of recall processes
  5. 11.5Coordination with suppliers
  6. 11.6Cost recovery
  7. 11.7Recall insurance
  8. 11.8Performance indicators
  9. 11.9Continuous process improvement
  10. 11.10Case study: redesign of the recall decision process
  1. 12.1Selection of the vehicle and case
  2. 12.2NCAP rating strategy
  3. 12.3CARB compliance plan
  4. 12.4Labelling review
  5. 12.5Defect surveillance process
  6. 12.6Simulation of a campaign
  7. 12.7Cost assessment
  8. 12.8Improvement recommendations
  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 Minitab, ReliaSoft Weibull++, NHTSA Recalls API, Tableau and Python with pandas, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures: planning a US NCAP and IIHS rating strategy, preparing a defect report under Part 573 and calculating ZEV credits for a vehicle range. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: 49 CFR Part 573, 49 CFR Part 577, 49 CFR Part 579, 13 CCR 1962.4 Advanced Clean Cars II, 49 CFR Part 575, 40 CFR Part 600, 49 CFR Part 583, 13 CCR 1968.2 OBD II.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of 49 CFR Parts 573, 577 and 579 and the CARB regulations applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Minitab, ReliaSoft Weibull++, NHTSA Recalls API, Tableau and Python with pandas, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A post-market compliance case covering NCAP strategy, CARB plan, labelling review, defect surveillance and a simulated campaign, 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 and IIHS strategy
Analyse a segment's ratings and plan a Top Safety Pick+ strategy.
CARB compliance
Calculate ZEV credits for a range and prepare an executive order for a new family.
Labelling review
Review every mandatory label on a model and correct the errors found.
Defect and recall decision
Detect signals in warranty data and decide on a recall for a brake defect.
Master's Thesis
A complete post-market compliance case with campaign simulation and costs, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Recall and product safety managerField quality engineerCARB regulatory specialistNCAP assessment engineerWarranty data analystRegulatory labelling coordinator
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 Minitab, ReliaSoft Weibull++, NHTSA Recalls API, Tableau and Python with pandas, 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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