CARB Course: California Emission Standards
Online course of 300 hours in CARB emission standards in California. 6 modules covering the California regulatory framework, light-duty vehicles, zero-emission vehicles, on-board diagnostics, heavy-duty vehicles and fleets, and a CARB certification project, with an assigned technical tutor.
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
Understand the legal framework of CARB and its relationship with the EPA.
Interpret LEV and greenhouse gas standards for light-duty vehicles.
Analyse the ZEV requirements of the Advanced Clean Cars II programme.
Apply OBD II and in-use compliance requirements.
Understand California regulation of heavy-duty vehicles and fleets.
Calculate a manufacturer's fleet compliance.
Prepare an emissions certification plan for California.
Who it's for
- Emissions certification engineers looking to master CARB requirements.
- CARB and EPA compliance specialists.
- On-board diagnostics engineers.
- Emissions laboratory technicians.
- Fleet compliance analysts.
- Regulatory affairs managers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter automotive manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Advanced Clean Cars II (13 CCR § 1962.4) (California light-duty emissions and ZEV rule)
- Clean Air Act section 209 (federal waiver for California)
- 13 CCR § 1968.2 (OBD II requirements)
- 40 CFR Part 86 (federal vehicle emission control)
- 40 CFR Part 1066 (vehicle-testing procedures)
- Advanced Clean Trucks (ZEV truck sales requirements)
- Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation (heavy-duty NOx limits)
- Clean Air Act section 177 (states adopting California standards)
- EMFAC
- AVL CONCERTO
- HORIBA STARS
- GT-SUITE
- MATLAB/Simulink
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Creation and powers of CARB1.2Clean Air Act section 209 waiver1.3Section 177 states1.4Relationship between CARB and the EPA1.5California Code of Regulations, Title 131.6Air quality standards and SIPs1.7LEV, ZEV and heavy-duty vehicle programmes1.8Litigation and waiver revocations1.9CARB rulemaking process1.10Workshop: regulatory map of a manufacturer in California
2.1LEV III programme and transition to LEV IV2.2Certification categories by bins2.3NMOG+NOx fleet average2.4Greenhouse gas standards2.5FTP-75, US06 and SC03 tests2.6Evaporative and refuelling emissions2.7Durability and useful-life requirements2.8Emission component warranty2.9Fleet compliance calculation2.10Practical exercise: calculating the NMOG+NOx fleet average
3.1Advanced Clean Cars II and ZEV requirements3.2Annual ZEV sales percentages3.3Plug-in hybrids and partial credits3.4Battery durability and warranty3.5Battery state-of-health indicator3.6Credits, transfers and compliance3.7Access to repair and data3.8Interaction with state incentives3.9Impact on product planning3.10Case study: a manufacturer's ZEV strategy
4.1OBD II under 13 CCR § 1968.24.2Catalyst and sensor monitors4.3Misfire detection4.4In-use performance ratios4.5OBD demonstration and certification4.6In-use compliance programme4.7Emission recalls4.8Defeat devices and penalties4.9Aftermarket parts and executive orders4.10Lab: analysis of OBD monitoring data
5.1Advanced Clean Trucks and ZEV truck sales5.2Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus5.3Heavy-duty engine test cycles5.4In-use measurement with PEMS equipment5.5Fleet and transport regulation5.6HD I/M inspection programme5.7Transport refrigeration units and auxiliary vehicles5.8EMFAC tool for inventories5.9Comparison with federal EPA standards5.10Practical exercise: estimating a fleet's emissions with EMFAC
6.1Selection of the vehicle and test group6.2Applicable requirements and timeline6.3Emission test plan6.4Fleet compliance strategy6.5Executive order certification documentation6.6OBD compliance plan6.7Regulatory risk analysis6.8Comparison with EPA certification6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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 you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is EMFAC, AVL CONCERTO, HORIBA STARS, GT-SUITE and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: FTP-75 chassis dynamometer emission tests, OBD compliance demonstrations and ZEV fleet compliance calculations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Advanced Clean Cars II (13 CCR § 1962.4), Clean Air Act section 209, 13 CCR § 1968.2 (OBD II), 40 CFR Part 86, 40 CFR Part 1066, Advanced Clean Trucks, Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation, Clean Air Act section 177.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with EMFAC, AVL CONCERTO, HORIBA STARS, GT-SUITE and MATLAB/Simulink, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required; you need 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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