Diploma in Brazil INMETRO/CONTRAN: Procedures and Testing
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Brazilian INMETRO/CONTRAN procedures and testing. 8 modules covering the Brazilian institutional framework, the CAT certificate, INMETRO conformity assessment, CONTRAN safety requirements, PROCONVE emissions, testing and laboratories, and import and after-sales, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Brazil INMETRO/CONTRAN: Procedures and Testing — studying from Ireland
Ireland's economy is strongly shaped by multinational technology, pharmaceutical and financial services firms, creating demand for professionals who combine technical understanding with management and policy skills. Dublin, Cork and Limerick host regional headquarters and shared service centres, and government agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland support industrial development and innovation. Engineers and managers in this area work on programme management, technology strategy, digital transformation and regulatory compliance. Their work often connects engineering delivery with commercial, legal and public policy considerations.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies recognise qualifications in engineering management and technology policy?
Engineers Ireland recognises engineering competence for professional registration, while management qualifications are often judged by bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute's Irish presence or by employers directly. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is therefore decided by employers or the relevant body, and you should verify this before enrolling.
Do Irish organisations hire for technology policy and management roles with private online qualifications?
Irish public bodies, consultancies and technology firms hire for policy and management roles, and they typically prioritise experience, professional credentials and communication skills. A private online qualification may strengthen an application, but its weight depends entirely on the employer. We cannot guarantee any particular career result.
Can I manage this study with a demanding job, and does my employer have to pay?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it fits around work if you plan your hours. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. You are assigned a technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible but not required; many Irish employers have training budgets, so ask your manager early.
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 Brazil's institutional framework for vehicles.
Manage the process of obtaining the CAT.
Apply INMETRO conformity assessment programmes.
Identify CONTRAN technical safety requirements.
Plan PROCONVE emissions certification.
Coordinate testing with accredited laboratories.
Prepare commercial launch and after-sales in Brazil.
Who it's for
- Homologation engineers covering Latin American markets.
- Automotive regulatory analysts.
- Component certification coordinators dealing with INMETRO.
- Vehicle foreign trade managers.
- Recall managers.
- Consultants advising on access to the Brazilian market.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join a vehicle manufacturer.
What you'll work with
- Brazilian Traffic Code, Law 9.503/1997 (national traffic and vehicle legislation)
- CONTRAN resolutions (vehicle safety requirements)
- PROCONVE programme, CONAMA Resolution 18/1986 and later phases (vehicle emissions control)
- INMETRO Portarias (conformity assessment of components)
- Consumer Protection Code, Law 8.078/1990 (warranty and recalls)
- ABNT NBR standards (emissions testing)
- Mover Programme, Law 14.902/2024 (green mobility and efficiency)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Jama Connect
- SAP PLM
- Microsoft Project
8 modules
1.1Brazilian Traffic Code1.2CONTRAN and its resolutions1.3SENATRAN and its homologation role1.4INMETRO and the SINMETRO system1.5Mover green mobility programme1.6CONAMA and IBAMA in emissions1.7ABNT standards applicable to vehicles1.8Relationship with UN Regulations1.9Recent regulatory updates1.10Case study: institutional map for a new vehicle
2.1CAT requirements2.2Application process with SENATRAN2.3Required technical documentation2.4Accepted test reports2.5Make, model and version code2.6Certificate deadlines and validity2.7Extensions for new versions2.8Imported versus domestically built vehicles2.9Common errors in the process2.10Workshop: preparing the CAT dossier for a passenger car
3.1Conformity assessment programmes3.2Mandatory certification of components3.3Accredited certification bodies3.4Tyres, wheels and safety glazing3.5Helmets and child restraint systems3.6Batteries and electrical components3.7INMETRO seal and marking3.8Certification maintenance testing3.9INMETRO market surveillance3.10Practical exercise: certification route for an imported component
4.1CONTRAN resolutions on passive safety4.2Braking and mandatory ABS systems4.3Lighting and signalling4.4Mandatory safety devices4.5Restraint systems and airbags4.6Requirements for heavy vehicles4.7Identification plates and VIN4.8Latin NCAP and its influence4.9Differences from the EU4.10Case study: comparison of requirements for a pick-up
5.1PROCONVE programme for light vehicles5.2L7 and L8 emissions phases5.3PROCONVE for heavy vehicles5.4PROMOT programme for motorcycles5.5Brazilian fuels and ethanol5.6IBAMA LCVM licence5.7Brazilian Vehicle Labelling Programme5.8Laboratory emissions testing5.9OBDBr on-board diagnostics requirements5.10Lab: emissions test plan for a flex-fuel engine
6.1Laboratories accredited by Cgcre6.2Acceptance of foreign tests6.3Crash testing in Brazil6.4Testing of safety components6.5Sample preparation6.6Test supervision6.7Management of non-conformities during testing6.8Campaign costs and timescales6.9Customs logistics for prototypes6.10Workshop: regulatory testing schedule
7.1Vehicle import procedure7.2Import licences and Siscomex7.3Taxes and special regimes7.4Portuguese labelling requirements7.5Warranty and the Consumer Protection Code7.6Recalls and notification to SENACON7.7Importer liability7.8Distribution network and homologation7.9Registration in RENAVAM7.10Case study: launch of an imported model
8.1Selection of the vehicle8.2Identification of requirements8.3CAT route and INMETRO certifications8.4PROCONVE emissions plan8.5Test plan8.6Preparation of the documentation dossier8.7Schedule and costs8.8Regulatory risk analysis8.9Report 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The software used is Siemens Teamcenter, Jama Connect, SAP PLM and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: preparing a CAT dossier, a PROCONVE emissions test plan and INMETRO certification of imported components. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Brazilian Traffic Code (Law 9.503/1997), CONTRAN resolutions on vehicle safety requirements, PROCONVE programme (CONAMA Resolution 18/1986 and later phases), INMETRO conformity assessment Portarias, Consumer Protection Code (Law 8.078/1990), ABNT NBR emissions test standards, Mover Programme (Law 14.902/2024).
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.
- 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 Siemens Teamcenter, Jama Connect, SAP PLM and Microsoft Project, 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 is required.
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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