Diploma in EN Standards and Pedelec Safety
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in EN standards and pedelec safety. 8 modules covering the legal definition of EPACs, EN 15194, mechanical bicycle safety to EN ISO 4210, batteries and chargers, electromagnetic compatibility, CE marking and conformity, and usage and market regulations, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in EN Standards and Pedelec Safety — studying from Ireland
Ireland's two-wheeler sector is mainly represented by retail, servicing, touring and motorsport activity rather than large-scale manufacturing. Motorcycle dealerships, specialist workshops and events such as the North West 200 and the Irish road racing scene sustain a strong engineering and technical community. Engineers and technicians in this area work on vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, testing and performance tuning. Road vehicle type-approval and safety requirements are overseen by national transport and road safety authorities.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised professional body in Ireland for this area that this qualification is linked to?
Motorcycle engineering in Ireland has no single regulated professional title. Engineers commonly join Engineers Ireland, and motorsport or automotive professionals may participate in relevant industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not grant membership or licences. Check the requirements of any body you intend to join.
Would Irish employers in motorcycle and 2-wheeler sectors recognise this training?
Employers in Ireland, including dealerships, component suppliers and specialist workshops, decide for themselves how to value private online qualifications. Practical experience and demonstrable project work are often weighted heavily. The final project may help show your capability, but there is no guarantee of recognition or employment outcome.
How flexible is the programme for someone already working or running a business?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it can be fitted around work from anywhere in Ireland. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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
Distinguish the legal categories of pedal-assisted bicycles.
Apply EN 15194 requirements to a pedelec.
Carry out mechanical safety tests according to ISO 4210.
Assess the safety of batteries and chargers.
Verify the electromagnetic compatibility of the system.
Prepare CE marking and the technical documentation.
Understand usage and market regulations in Spain.
Who it's for
- Bicycle homologation engineers.
- Test laboratory technicians.
- E-bike product engineers.
- Quality managers at bicycle manufacturers.
- CE marking consultants.
- Mechanics specialising in pedelecs.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join bicycle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- EN 15194 (electrically power-assisted cycles — EPAC bicycles)
- EN ISO 4210-2 (safety requirements for city, trekking, young adult and mountain bicycles)
- EN 50604-1 (secondary lithium batteries for light EV applications)
- Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
- EN 17860-1 (carrier cycles — general requirements)
- DIN 79010 (transport and cargo bikes — requirements and test methods)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (Machinery Regulation)
- EN ISO 12100 (safety of machinery — risk assessment and risk reduction)
- SolidWorks
- Ansys Mechanical
- Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
- Microsoft Excel
8 modules
1.1Legal definition of an EPAC or pedelec1.2The 25 km/h and 250 W rated power limits1.3Differences from L1e speed pedelecs1.4Types: urban, trekking, mountain and cargo1.5Electrical system components1.6The European e-bike market1.7Accident rates and user profiles1.8Tampering and illegal tuning1.9Manufacturer responsibilities1.10Case study: classification of commercial models
2.1Scope and structure of EN 151942.2Assistance cut-off requirements2.3Measurement of rated power2.4Maximum assisted speed test2.5Start-up assistance requirements at 6 km/h2.6Electrical safety of the system2.7Wiring and connector requirements2.8Marking and instructions2.9Relationship with the Machinery Directive2.10Practical exercise: assistance cut-off test on a test bench
3.1The ISO 4210 and EN ISO 4210 series3.2Frame and fork fatigue tests3.3Handlebar and stem tests3.4Brake requirements and stopping distances3.5Wheel and rim tests3.6Saddles and seatposts3.7Pedals and cranks3.8Specific requirements for cargo bikes: EN 178603.9DIN 79010 standards for cargo bikes3.10Lab: fatigue test of a fork
4.1Battery packs for pedelecs4.2EN 50604-1 for light vehicle batteries4.3Chargers to EN 60335-2-294.4Fire safety in the home4.5Drop and vibration tests of batteries4.6UN 38.3 transport testing4.7Safe storage at home4.8Non-original batteries and their risks4.9The EU Batteries Regulation4.10Case study: analysis of a battery fire
5.1EMC requirements in EN 151945.2Radiated emissions from the motor5.3Immunity to electromagnetic fields5.4Electrostatic discharge tests5.5Testing in an anechoic chamber5.6Wiring design for EMC5.7Filters and shielding5.8Typical EMC problems5.9Test reports5.10Practical exercise: emissions pre-compliance test of a controller
6.1Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC6.2Regulation (EU) 2023/12306.3EMC Directive 2014/30/EU6.4RoHS Directive requirements6.5Technical construction file6.6Declaration of conformity6.7Risk assessment to ISO 121006.8Market surveillance6.9Product recalls6.10Workshop: technical file for a pedelec
7.1Spanish General Traffic Regulations and bicycles7.2Helmet use and equipment7.3Insurance for e-bikes7.4Purchase incentives7.5Pedelecs in bike-sharing schemes7.6Warranties and after-sales service7.7Training of mechanics7.8Certified workshops and repair7.9Future European standards7.10Case study: launching a pedelec in Spain
8.1Definition of the model8.2Analysis of applicable standards8.3Risk assessment8.4Mechanical test plan8.5Electrical test plan8.6Drafting the technical file8.7User instructions8.8Conclusions and recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online 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 it is compatible with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: fatigue testing of frames and forks, bench verification of assistance cut-off and preparation of the CE marking technical file. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 15194, EN ISO 4210-2, EN 50604-1, Directive 2006/42/EC, EN 17860-1, DIN 79010, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, EN ISO 12100.
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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Microsoft Excel, 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), plus 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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