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Master’s in Type-Approved Accessories and Aftermarket Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in type-approved accessories and aftermarket engineering, structured in 12 modules covering the parts and equipment regulatory framework, replacement exhausts and brakes, structural and electrical accessories, aftermarket product design, testing, product liability and distribution under Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 and UNECE Regulation No. 41, 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

Analyse the motorcycle accessories and spare parts market.

02

Design accessories compatible with vehicle safety and behaviour.

03

Apply type-approval requirements for replacement parts.

04

Plan tests for exhausts, brakes and structural components.

05

Manage product quality and liability.

06

Market accessories with correct technical information.

07

Develop and type-approve a motorcycle accessory.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aftermarket product engineers designing parts and accessories.
  • Type-approval engineers dealing with replacement parts and equipment.
  • Accessories quality managers at manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Accessories product managers who shape catalogues and ranges.
  • Test technicians working on exhausts, brakes or structural parts.
  • Regulatory compliance managers in the parts and accessories trade.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join accessory and spare-parts manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval and market surveillance of two- and three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 (vehicle functional safety requirements)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 41 (noise emissions of motorcycles)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 92 (non-original replacement exhaust silencing systems for motorcycles)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 90 (replacement brake linings and discs)
  • Royal Decree 866/2010 (Spanish regulation on vehicle modifications)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 44/2014 (vehicle construction and general requirements)
  • Directive 2001/95/EC (general product safety)
  • SolidWorks
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • Simcenter Testlab
  • SAP Business One
  • Shopify
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Market size and structure
  2. 1.2Original and aftermarket accessories
  3. 1.3Maintenance spare parts
  4. 1.4Personalisation accessories
  5. 1.5Rider equipment
  6. 1.6Sales channels
  7. 1.7Competition and brands
  8. 1.8Margins and pricing
  9. 1.9Market trends
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of an accessories catalogue
  1. 2.1Regulation (EU) 168/2013 and spare parts
  2. 2.2Parts and equipment posing a risk
  3. 2.3Components with their own type-approval
  4. 2.4Type-approval marking
  5. 2.5Modifications versus accessories
  6. 2.6Manufacturer responsibility
  7. 2.7Market surveillance
  8. 2.8General product safety
  9. 2.9Trade outside the EU
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: regulatory classification of a catalogue
  1. 3.1Requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 92
  2. 3.2Emissions with replacement exhausts
  3. 3.3Noise tests
  4. 3.4Performance and maps
  5. 3.5Competition-only exhausts
  6. 3.6Materials and manufacturing
  7. 3.7Marking and documentation
  8. 3.8Tampering control
  9. 3.9Common errors and how to avoid them
  10. 3.10Lab: test plan for an exhaust
  1. 4.1Pads under UNECE Regulation No. 90
  2. 4.2Replacement discs
  3. 4.3Replacement brake hoses
  4. 4.4Performance tests
  5. 4.5Fade tests
  6. 4.6ABS compatibility
  7. 4.7Friction materials
  8. 4.8Product type-approval marking
  9. 4.9Production quality
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: comparison of replacement brake pads
  1. 5.1Luggage racks and cases
  2. 5.2Crash bars and protectors
  3. 5.3Number plate holders
  4. 5.4Fairings and windscreens
  5. 5.5Footpegs and footrests
  6. 5.6Loads and design cases
  7. 5.7Influence on stability
  8. 5.8Structural calculation of components
  9. 5.9Fatigue tests
  10. 5.10Workshop: design of a luggage rack
  1. 6.1Additional lighting headlamps
  2. 6.2Heated grips
  3. 6.3USB chargers for devices
  4. 6.4Navigation devices and mounts
  5. 6.5Alarms and trackers
  6. 6.6Electromagnetic compatibility of the system
  7. 6.7Integration with the motorcycle network
  8. 6.8Power consumption of accessories
  9. 6.9Safe installation of accessories
  10. 6.10Case study: installation of auxiliary lights
  1. 7.1Reverse engineering of the motorcycle
  2. 7.2Compatibility between models
  3. 7.3Fitting without modifications
  4. 7.4Design for the end user
  5. 7.5Fitting instructions
  6. 7.6Packaging and product presentation
  7. 7.7Design for manufacturing
  8. 7.8Costs and associated budget
  9. 7.9Variant management
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: design of a windscreen for several models
  1. 8.1Validation plan
  2. 8.2Laboratory tests
  3. 8.3Road tests
  4. 8.4High-speed stability tests
  5. 8.5Environmental product tests
  6. 8.6Noise tests
  7. 8.7Accredited test laboratories
  8. 8.8Test reports
  9. 8.9Customer validation
  10. 8.10Lab: stability test with luggage cases
  1. 9.1Quality system
  2. 9.2Supplier quality
  3. 9.3Component traceability
  4. 9.4Complaint management
  5. 9.5Recalls
  6. 9.6Manufacturer civil liability
  7. 9.7Product insurance
  8. 9.8Warnings and instructions
  9. 9.9Technical product documentation
  10. 9.10Workshop: analysis of a customer complaint
  1. 10.1Distribution to dealerships
  2. 10.2Online sales
  3. 10.3Product technical sheets
  4. 10.4Compatibility information
  5. 10.5Logistics and returns
  6. 10.6International online sales
  7. 10.7Sales through marketplaces
  8. 10.8Legal consumer information
  9. 10.9After-sales customer service
  10. 10.10Case study: compliant product sheet
  1. 11.1Product range
  2. 11.2New product development
  3. 11.3Collaboration with manufacturers
  4. 11.4Brand licensing
  5. 11.5Racing and marketing
  6. 11.6Intellectual property of designs
  7. 11.7Pricing and positioning
  8. 11.8Internationalisation strategies
  9. 11.9Product sustainability
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: annual range plan
  1. 12.1Accessory selection
  2. 12.2Regulatory analysis of the product
  3. 12.3Product design
  4. 12.4Calculation and simulation
  5. 12.5Test plan
  6. 12.6Type-approval file
  7. 12.7Quality plan
  8. 12.8Product commercial plan
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Simcenter Testlab, SAP Business One and Shopify, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: type-approval of a replacement exhaust for a Euro 5 motorcycle, testing of replacement brake pads to UNECE Regulation No. 90 and design and validation of a luggage rack. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014, UNECE Regulation No. 41, UNECE Regulation No. 92, UNECE Regulation No. 90, Royal Decree 866/2010, Delegated Regulation (EU) 44/2014, Directive 2001/95/EC.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) 3/2014 and UNECE Regulations No. 41, No. 90 and No. 92 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Simcenter Testlab, SAP Business One and Shopify, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the development and type-approval of a motorcycle accessory, from regulatory analysis and design to the test plan, approval file and commercial plan, 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.

Regulatory catalogue classification
Classify an accessories catalogue according to the applicable approval requirements.
Exhaust test plan
Prepare the noise and emissions test plan for a replacement exhaust.
Luggage rack design
Design and calculate a luggage rack and plan its high-speed stability test.
Compliant product listing
Produce a compliant product sheet with compatibility and legal consumer information.
Master's Thesis
The development and type-approval of a motorcycle accessory, from regulatory analysis and design to the test plan, approval file and commercial plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aftermarket product engineerType-approval engineerAccessories quality managerAccessories product managerTest technicianRegulatory compliance 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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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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Simcenter Testlab, SAP Business One and Shopify, 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, plus 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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