Postgraduate Diploma in Design and Robustness of PMVs
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 hours in design and robustness of PMVs. 8 modules covering UNE-EN 17128:2021, Real Decreto 970/2020 and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Design and Robustness of PMVs — 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: €1,790 (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
Interpret the technical and legal requirements applicable to personal mobility vehicles.
Design structures and folding mechanisms that are resistant and manufacturable.
Estimate fatigue durability from real service loads.
Optimise wheels, suspension and brakes for user safety.
Apply robust design techniques and design of experiments.
Carry out product risk analysis in line with European regulations.
Prepare technical documentation for certification and CE marking.
Who it's for
- Mechanical design engineer looking to specialise in Design and Robustness of PMVs.
- Calculation and simulation engineer looking to specialise in Design and Robustness of PMVs.
- Product validation engineer looking to specialise in Design and Robustness of PMVs.
- Certification manager looking to specialise in Design and Robustness of PMVs.
- Micromobility product manager looking to specialise in Design and Robustness of PMVs.
- Supplier quality engineer looking to specialise in Design and Robustness of PMVs.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the manufacture of e-scooters and PMVs.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 17128:2021
- Real Decreto 970/2020
- Manual of characteristics of personal mobility vehicles (DGT, 2022)
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1230
- Directiva 2006/42/CE
- Directiva 2014/30/UE
- IEC 62133-2:2017
8 modules · 800 h
1.1E-scooters, unicycles and self-balancing platforms1.2Classification under Real Decreto 970/20201.3DGT manual of characteristics1.4Private use versus shared rental1.5Usage profile and design mission1.6Accident rates and common failure modes1.7Platform, column and folding mechanism1.8Comparative analysis of commercial models1.9Customer requirements and specification1.10Practical: technical specification of an urban e-scooter
2.1Extruded aluminium platform2.2Steering and folding column2.3Bolted and welded joints2.4Static and impact loads2.5Finite element simulation2.6Stiffness and transmitted vibration2.7Design for manufacture and assembly2.8Threaded fasteners and fixing elements2.9Tolerances and functional clearances2.10Workshop: FEM calculation of the folding mechanism
3.1Loads from cobblestones and kerbs3.2Data acquisition with accelerometers3.3Load spectra and rainflow counting3.4Fatigue of welded joints3.5Multiaxial fatigue in the column3.6Life prediction with nCode3.7Accelerated bench testing3.8Loosening of joints due to vibration3.9Correlation between simulation and testing3.10Practical: fatigue life of the steering column
4.1Solid tyres versus pneumatic tyres4.2Wheel diameter and obstacle clearance4.3Elastomer and spring suspensions4.4Disc, drum and regenerative brakes4.5Braking distance and stability4.6Tipping and steering oscillations4.7Steering geometry and trail4.8Obstacle-crossing tests4.9Wear and maintenance4.10Case study: redesign of the front suspension
5.1Safety requirements of EN 171285.2Edges, entrapment and pinching5.3Lighting, reflectors and audible warning device5.4Handlebar height and ergonomics5.5Speed limitation and riding modes5.6Low-speed stability5.7Marking and user information5.8Product risk analysis5.9Usability for different user profiles5.10Workshop: risk analysis according to machinery requirements
6.1Taguchi robust design6.2Factorial design of experiments6.3Tolerance analysis by Monte Carlo6.4Supplier variability6.5Design FMEA of the e-scooter6.6Reliability-oriented design6.7Temperature, rain and dust testing6.8Corrosion in urban environments6.9Drop and transport testing6.10Laboratory: design of experiments for the folding mechanism
7.1Certification before an accredited laboratory7.2CE marking and declaration of conformity7.3Electromagnetic compatibility testing7.4New Machinery Regulation7.5Market surveillance and recalls7.6Manufacturer's technical documentation7.7User manual7.8Requirements for rental fleets7.9Insurance and civil liability7.10Case study: certification file for an e-scooter
8.1Vehicle specification8.2Concept and architecture8.3Structural design and simulation8.4Fatigue analysis8.5Robust design plan8.6Risk analysis8.7Certification plan8.8Cost and manufacture8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, nCode DesignLife, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover real procedures for estimating the fatigue life of an e-scooter's steering column, design of experiments on the folding mechanism, and preparation of the certification file for a PMV. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Interpret the technical and legal requirements applicable to personal mobility vehicles.
Design structures and folding mechanisms that are resistant and manufacturable.
Estimate fatigue durability from real service loads.
Optimise wheels, suspension and brakes for user safety.
Apply robust design techniques and design of experiments.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical regulatory texts.
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, spread over 6 to 8 months. That amounts to between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, nCode DesignLife and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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