OBDII Homologation Course in North America
300-hour online course in OBDII homologation in North America. 6 modules covering 13 CCR 1968.2 (CARB OBD II requirements), 40 CFR Part 86 (vehicle emissions control) and Vector CANalyzer. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
OBDII Homologation Course in North America — studying from Australia
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are essential across Australian industries, particularly in transport, energy, defence and mining. RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) practices support asset integrity and regulatory compliance. Vehicle and product homologation is governed by national standards and the Infrastructure department, while work health and safety laws are harmonised across most jurisdictions. Engineers work on safety cases, certification, failure analysis and compliance documentation. Employers include regulators, certification bodies, asset owners and consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$868 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does SEIUM's qualification satisfy Australian regulatory or homologation requirements?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. Homologation and safety regulation in Australia, such as vehicle standards administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, set their own requirements. Confirm with the relevant authority which competencies apply.
Which Australian employers and bodies might value this training in RAMS and regulation?
Consultancies, infrastructure and rail operators, regulators' contractors, and industrial safety teams in Australia may hire people with RAMS and compliance skills. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer. Demonstrated competence and project experience usually carry significant weight.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and how is payment handled?
The programmes are online, taught in English, and include an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from Australia around your job. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Confirm the programme length and the time you can realistically commit each week.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the regulatory framework of CARB and EPA for on-board diagnostics.
Describe emissions diagnostic monitors and their thresholds.
Apply the SAE J1979 and ISO 15765-4 communication protocols.
Prepare documentation and demonstrations for OBD II certification.
Calculate and manage in-use performance ratios (IUMPR).
Plan in-service compliance verification.
Develop an OBD II homologation plan for North America.
Who it's for
- OBD calibration engineer wishing to specialise in OBDII Homologation in North America.
- Emissions homologation engineer wishing to specialise in OBDII Homologation in North America.
- Diagnostics engineer wishing to specialise in OBDII Homologation in North America.
- CARB and EPA certification manager wishing to specialise in OBDII Homologation in North America.
- Engine control engineer wishing to specialise in OBDII Homologation in North America.
- In-service compliance engineer wishing to specialise in OBDII Homologation in North America.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- 13 CCR 1968.2 (CARB OBD II requirements)
- 40 CFR Part 86 (vehicle emissions control)
- SAE J1979 (diagnostic modes)
- SAE J1962 (diagnostic connector)
- ISO 15765-4 (diagnostics over CAN)
- SAE J2012 (diagnostic trouble codes)
- ISO 15031 (emissions diagnostic communication)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1History: OBD-I and OBD-II1.2Clean Air Act and the authority of EPA and CARB1.3CARB requirements 13 CCR 1968.21.4EPA regulation 40 CFR 86.18061.5Light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles (HD OBD)1.6Emission thresholds and multiplication factors1.7Relationship with Euro OBD1.8I/M inspection programmes1.9Canada and harmonisation with EPA1.10Case study: reading the CARB OBD-II regulation
2.1Catalyst monitor2.2Misfire monitor2.3EVAP evaporative system monitor2.4Oxygen and air-fuel ratio sensors2.5EGR and VVT system2.6Fuel system monitor2.7Diesel particulate filters and SCR2.8Comprehensive components (CCM)2.9Hybrid and electric monitors2.10Workshop: catalyst monitor strategy
3.1SAE J1979 and J1979-2 (OBDonUDS)3.2SAE J1962 connector3.3ISO 15765 protocols over CAN3.4SAE J2012 fault codes3.5Diagnostic modes and services3.6Real-time data and freeze frame3.7MIL indicator and its logic3.8IUMPR: in-use performance ratio3.9Readiness and driving cycles3.10Laboratory: reading PIDs and DTCs with a scan tool
4.1OBD certification application to CARB4.2Documentation of the diagnostic system4.3Demonstration tests with implanted faults4.4Test vehicles and families4.5OBD deficiencies and their management4.6Production conformity tests4.7In-use vehicle verification4.8Fleet IUMPR data4.9Application deadlines and model year calendar4.10Practice: monitor demonstration plan
5.1CARB in-use surveillance programmes5.2Recall for OBD non-compliance5.3Penalties and defeat device cases5.4Access to repair information5.5Cybersecurity and access to the connector5.6OBD in zero-emission electric vehicles5.7ACC II regulation and future requirements5.8Telematics and remote OBD5.9Software change management5.10Case study: analysis of an emissions tampering case
6.1Definition of the vehicle and powertrain6.2Applicable CARB and EPA regulations6.3List of required monitors6.4Diagnostic strategies6.5Demonstration plan6.6Certification documentation6.7In-use verification plan6.8Deficiency management6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, MATLAB, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for OBD monitor demonstrations, emissions testing on chassis dynamometers and in-service conformity verification. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the regulatory framework of CARB and EPA for on-board diagnostics.
Describe emissions diagnostic monitors and their thresholds.
Apply the SAE J1979 and ISO 15765-4 communication protocols.
Prepare the documentation and demonstrations for OBD II certification.
Calculate and manage in-use performance ratios (IUMPR).
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, MATLAB, Python. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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