Course in CoP (Conformity of Production) Processes in the EU
Online course of 300 hours in EU conformity of production (CoP) processes. 6 modules covering the CoP framework under Regulation (EU) 2018/858, initial assessment of the manufacturer, control plans and verifications, authority verifications and the management of non-compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in CoP (Conformity of Production) Processes in the EU — studying from Ireland
Ireland's regulated industries, including aviation, medical devices, energy, transport and food, require rigorous safety, reliability and compliance processes. Engineers in regulation, safety and homologation roles prepare certification evidence, perform reliability and risk analysis and manage conformity assessment. Key regulators such as the Health and Safety Authority, the Irish Aviation Authority and the Health Products Regulatory Authority set requirements that span multiple sectors. National standards are maintained by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, which represents Ireland within European and international standardisation.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies handle regulation and homologation, and does this qualification relate to them?
In Ireland, regulatory and safety matters involve bodies such as the Health and Safety Authority and the National Standards Authority of Ireland for standards work. Professional engineering status is typically pursued through Engineers Ireland. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not grant registration, approval or homologation rights.
How do Irish employers in RAMS and safety-critical sectors regard private online qualifications?
Employers in safety-critical industries in Ireland usually require verifiable competence and recognised certifications for RAMS and homologation roles. A private online qualification may complement your experience, but whether it counts is entirely at the employer's discretion. There is no guarantee of recognition or of any role.
How much time does the programme take, and can I pay in instalments?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Ireland at your own pace. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees, and each student receives an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the legal framework for conformity of production in the EU.
Prepare a manufacturer's initial assessment before the authority.
Design control plans linked to type-approval requirements.
Apply statistical sampling and process capability techniques.
Manage audits and verifications by the approval authority.
Resolve non-compliance through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Implement a conformity of production system in a plant.
Who it's for
- Conformity of production managers
- Vehicle homologation engineers
- Automotive quality auditors
- Supplier quality engineers
- Statistical process control technicians
- Regulatory compliance managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into vehicle manufacturing
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (EU vehicle type-approval and market surveillance)
- 1958 Geneva Agreement (Revision 3) (UN vehicle regulations and mutual recognition)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (emissions type approval and WLTP)
- IATF 16949:2016 (automotive quality management systems)
- ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles)
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
- ISO 2859-1:1999 (sampling procedures for inspection by attributes)
- SAP QM
- Minitab
- Q-DAS
- Siemens Teamcenter Quality
- Microsoft Power BI
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The concept of CoP in type approval1.2Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2018/8581.3Schedule 1 of the revised 1958 Geneva Agreement1.4Responsibilities of the manufacturer and the authority1.5Relationship between type approval and series production1.6Regulation-specific CoP provisions1.7Emissions CoP under Regulation (EU) 2017/11511.8Market surveillance versus CoP1.9Penalties and withdrawal of approvals1.10Workshop: map of CoP requirements for a vehicle
2.1Purpose and scope of the initial assessment2.2Recognition of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certificates2.3Quality organisation in the plant2.4Control of design and process changes2.5Management of suppliers and approved parts2.6Traceability and marking of components2.7In-house test facilities2.8Multiple plants and subcontracted production2.9Initial assessment report2.10Case study: preparing an initial assessment
3.1Characteristics relevant to type approval3.2Control plan and verification frequencies3.3Statistical sampling and acceptance criteria3.4Process capability Cp and Cpk3.5Statistical process control with charts3.6Production tests for emissions and safety3.7Calibration of measuring equipment3.8Measurement systems analysis (MSA)3.9Records and retention of results3.10Practical exercise: designing a CoP control plan
4.1Frequency of verifications by the authority4.2Production audits in the plant4.3Sampling and witness testing4.4Review of manufacturer records4.5CoP tests for emissions and fuel consumption4.6Coordination between authorities and technical services4.7Verifications at plants outside the EU4.8Findings and classification of deviations4.9Conformity verification report4.10Case study: simulation of a plant audit
5.1Detection of non-conforming products5.2Root cause analysis with 8D5.3Corrective and preventive actions5.4Notification to the approval authority5.5Extension or amendment of the approval5.6Recall campaigns5.7The Safety Gate (RAPEX) system5.8Serious risk and restrictive measures5.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement5.10Workshop: 8D report for a non-conformity
6.1Selection of the product and the approved type6.2Inventory of conformity requirements6.3Design of the control plan6.4Change management procedures6.5Internal verification plan6.6Preparing for the authority audit6.7Conformity monitoring indicators6.8Non-compliance response plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online study 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is SAP QM, Minitab, Q-DAS, Siemens Teamcenter Quality and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: conformity of production audits in the plant, testing of series samples and statistical analysis of process capability. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2018/858; 1958 Geneva Agreement (Revision 3); Regulation (EU) 2017/1151; IATF 16949:2016; ISO 9001:2015; Regulation (EU) 168/2013; Regulation (EU) 167/2013; ISO 2859-1:1999.
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.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run 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 SAP QM, Minitab, Q-DAS, Siemens Teamcenter Quality and Microsoft Power BI, 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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