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Course in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada

Online 300-hour course in importing and certifying vehicles in Canada. 6 modules covering the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada), the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the Canadian federal regulatory framework for vehicle safety.

02

Explain how the RIV import programme works.

03

Analyse the eligibility of vehicles imported from the USA and other countries.

04

Interpret manufacturer certification obligations under the CMVSS.

05

Identify provincial competences in registration and inspection.

06

Manage after-sales, recall and emissions requirements.

07

Prepare an import and certification plan for a vehicle in Canada.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle import specialist looking to specialise in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada.
  • CMVSS compliance engineer looking to specialise in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada.
  • Homologation manager for Canada looking to specialise in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada.
  • Customs agent specialising in vehicles looking to specialise in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada.
  • After-sales and recall coordinator looking to specialise in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada.
  • Automotive regulatory consultant looking to specialise in Importing and Certifying Vehicles in Canada.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada)
  • Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1038)
  • CMVSS 208 (occupant protection)
  • Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Programme
  • On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations
  • Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations
  • Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA)
  2. 1.2MVSR regulations and CMVSS standards
  3. 1.3Transport Canada and its competences
  4. 1.4Relationship with US FMVSS
  5. 1.5ECCC emission standards
  6. 1.6Provincial competences and registration
  7. 1.7National conformity label
  8. 1.8English-French bilingual requirements
  9. 1.9Trade agreements: CUSMA
  10. 1.10Case study: CMVSS-FMVSS differences in a vehicle
  1. 2.1Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)
  2. 2.2Eligible vehicles from the USA
  3. 2.3Eligible vehicle list and recalls
  4. 2.4CBSA customs process and Form 1
  5. 2.5RIV federal inspection
  6. 2.6Mandatory modifications: daytime running lights
  7. 2.7Metric units and instrumentation
  8. 2.8Child restraint anchorages
  9. 2.9Programme deadlines and fees
  10. 2.10Workshop: import workflow for a US vehicle
  1. 3.1Vehicles older than 15 years
  2. 3.2Non-compliant vehicles and their exclusion
  3. 3.3Temporary importation
  4. 3.4Special and collector vehicles
  5. 3.5Registered importers and manufacturers
  6. 3.6New vehicles without a label
  7. 3.7Imported electric vehicles
  8. 3.8Import emission requirements
  9. 3.9Frequent grounds for rejection
  10. 3.10Practice: eligibility assessment of three vehicles
  1. 4.1Self-certification and liability
  2. 4.2Compliance documentation
  3. 4.3Testing for specific CMVSS
  4. 4.4Cold-climate and heating standards
  5. 4.5CMVSS 114 immobilisers
  6. 4.6CMVSS 108 lighting and DRLs
  7. 4.7Defect notification and recalls
  8. 4.8Transport Canada audits
  9. 4.9Multistage manufacturers and modifiers
  10. 4.10Laboratory: CMVSS compliance matrix
  1. 5.1Provincial safety inspection
  2. 5.2Registration in Ontario and Quebec
  3. 5.3Provincial emission programmes
  4. 5.4Insurance and ownership
  5. 5.5Zero-emission vehicle incentives
  6. 5.6Federal ZEV mandate
  7. 5.7Repair and right to repair
  8. 5.8Warranties and dealers
  9. 5.9Market surveillance
  10. 5.10Case study: putting a vehicle on the road in Quebec
  1. 6.1Vehicle selection
  2. 6.2Eligibility analysis
  3. 6.3Identification of applicable standards
  4. 6.4Modification plan
  5. 6.5Customs process and RIV
  6. 6.6Certification and labelling
  7. 6.7Provincial registration
  8. 6.8Timeline and costs
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, SAP, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from RIV eligibility inspections, review of conformity labels, and CMVSS versus FMVSS comparisons. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle selection

Describe the Canadian federal regulatory framework for vehicle safety.

Eligibility analysis

Explain how the RIV import programme works.

Identification of applicable standards

Analyse the eligibility of vehicles imported from the USA and other countries.

Modification plan

Interpret manufacturer certification obligations under the CMVSS.

Customs process and RIV

Identify provincial competences in registration and inspection.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle import specialistCMVSS compliance engineerHomologation manager for CanadaCustoms agent specialising in vehiclesAfter-sales and recall coordinatorAutomotive regulatory consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with advanced Excel, SAP and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will suggest a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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