Diploma in Stage V Engine Calibration
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Stage V engine calibration. 8 modules covering Stage V regulations, engine architecture, calibration tools, combustion and aftertreatment calibration, type-approval testing, performance and durability, with Regulation (EU) 2016/1628, ISO 8178-1 and ETAS INCA, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Stage V Engine Calibration — studying from Canada
Canada's off-road and heavy machinery sector serves mining, forestry, agriculture and construction, all major contributors to the national economy. Manufacturers and dealers in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia supply equipment for resource extraction and infrastructure. Mining activity in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the territories drives demand for rugged vehicle engineering and maintenance expertise. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, machine safety and special vehicle design.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, and vehicle and equipment safety is governed by standards such as those from the CSA and rules from Transport Canada where applicable. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Canada might value this qualification for special vehicles and machinery?
Employers could include mining, forestry, agricultural, construction and specialist vehicle manufacturers across Canada. Each employer decides how much weight to place on a private qualification, and practical experience is often central in these sectors. The final project can demonstrate applied capability, but it does not guarantee any role.
How can I study this while working in Canada, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and in English, so you can study from anywhere in Canada without a student visa. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which some Canadian employers offer for job-relevant training.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Interpret the emissions requirements of the European Stage V.
Understand Stage V engine and aftertreatment architecture.
Use calibration tools and protocols.
Calibrate combustion through design of experiments.
Tune DPF and SCR strategies.
Carry out emissions tests and document type approval.
Optimise performance and durability across different applications.
Who it's for
- Engine calibration engineers working on non-road engines.
- Emissions engineers responsible for Stage V compliance.
- Test bench technicians running dynamometer and emissions tests.
- Type-approval engineers preparing documentation for the authority.
- Aftertreatment engineers working with DOC, DPF and SCR systems.
- Industrial engine application specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join engine manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emission limits and type approval for non-road engines)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654 (technical and general requirements)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655 (in-service emissions monitoring)
- ISO 8178-1 (test-bed measurement of gaseous and particulate emissions)
- ISO 14396 (power measurement for non-road engines)
- ASAM MCD-2 MC (A2L calibration description format)
- ISO 14229 (UDS unified diagnostic services)
- ETAS INCA
- Vector CANape
- AVL CAMEO
- MATLAB Model-Based Calibration Toolbox
8 modules
1.1Regulation (EU) 2016/16281.2NRE, NRG and other engine categories1.3NOx, HC, CO, PM and particle number limits1.4NRSC and NRTC cycles1.5Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/6541.6Engine families and parent engine1.7Durability periods and deterioration factors1.8In-service monitoring with PEMS1.9Comparison with EPA Tier 4 Final1.10Workshop: interpreting a type-approval certificate
2.1High-pressure common rail injection2.2Variable geometry turbocharger2.3Exhaust gas recirculation2.4DOC, DPF and SCR aftertreatment2.5NOx, pressure and temperature sensors2.6Engine control unit2.7Cold start strategies2.8Thermal management of the aftertreatment2.9NCD on-board diagnostics2.10Practical exercise: identifying sensors on a real engine
3.1XCP and CCP protocols3.2A2L files according to ASAM MCD-2 MC3.3ETAS INCA and Vector CANape3.4Maps, curves and parameters3.5Calibration version management3.6Synchronised data acquisition3.7UDS diagnostics ISO 142293.8Security and access to the ECU3.9Good laboratory practice3.10Lab: calibration session on the test bench
4.1Injection timing and pressure4.2Pilot and post injections4.3EGR rate and air-fuel ratio4.4NOx-particulate trade-off4.5In-cylinder pressure analysis4.6Combustion noise4.7Specific fuel consumption4.8Design of experiments (DoE)4.9Model-based optimisation4.10Practical exercise: DoE with MATLAB Model-Based Calibration
5.1Urea dosing in SCR5.2Ammonia storage and slip5.3Active and passive DPF regeneration5.4Soot loading models5.5DOC efficiency5.6Thermal protection of components5.7HVO alternative fuels5.8Catalyst ageing5.9Limp-home strategies5.10Case study: tuning DPF regeneration
6.1Transient dynamometer test benches6.2CVS and partial-flow dilution sampling systems6.3Particle number measurement6.4Discrete-mode and RMC NRSC cycles6.5NRTC cycle with cold and hot start6.6Corrections and emissions calculation6.7Repeatability and traceability6.8Field testing with PEMS6.9Documentation for the authority6.10Workshop: calculating emissions for an NRTC cycle
7.1Torque and power curves to ISO 143967.2Transient response and load acceptance7.3Calibration by machine application7.4Operation at altitude and temperature7.5Engine protection and derating7.6Accelerated durability testing7.7Monitoring of in-service fleets7.8Calibration updates7.9Managing field complaints7.10Case study: calibration for a generator set
8.1Definition of the engine and application8.2Emissions and performance requirements8.3Test plan8.4Design of experiments8.5Base calibration8.6Aftertreatment calibration8.7Verification on type-approval cycles8.8Analysis of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, AVL CAMEO and MATLAB Model-Based Calibration Toolbox, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: engine calibration on a dynamometer, emissions testing on NRTC cycles and field emissions verification with PEMS. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2016/1628, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655, ISO 8178-1, ISO 14396, ASAM MCD-2 MC, ISO 14229.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, AVL CAMEO and MATLAB Model-Based Calibration Toolbox, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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