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Course in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive

Online 300-hour course in critical substances and PFAS in automotive. 6 modules covering Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH, Annex XVII), the Universal PFAS Restriction Proposal (ECHA, 2023) and IMDS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Course in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive — studying from India

Regulatory compliance, safety assessment and homologation are essential across India's automotive, aerospace, rail, energy and medical sectors. Vehicle type approvals are issued under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with testing support from the Automotive Research Association of India and the International Centre for Automotive Technology. The Bureau of Indian Standards issues product certification through the Standard Mark scheme. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety engineers work on RAMS programmes for critical infrastructure, while homologation specialists manage certification pathways for exports and domestic launches.

Fees for India: ₹78,800 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in India

  • Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
  • Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
  • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
  • Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Typical roles

  • Homologation Engineer
  • RAMS Engineer
  • Safety Assessment Engineer
  • Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Questions from India

Which Indian bodies handle regulation, safety and homologation, and is this qualification recognised?

Vehicle homologation involves ARAI and AIS standards, and product standards involve the Bureau of Indian Standards. Sector regulators vary by industry. SEIUM's qualification is a private one, not an official degree, and it is not accredited by any national body in India, so recognition is for employers and the relevant body to decide.

Which employers in India hire for RAMS and homologation roles?

Automotive, aerospace, railway, defence, and medical device companies, along with testing and certification consultancies, are typical employers. Hiring depends on each employer's requirements and their own assessment of experience. A private qualification may help your profile, but it does not guarantee a role.

Is this course workable alongside a job in India, and what are the study conditions?

The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study while employed and do not need a student visa to study from home. Each student is assigned a technical tutor and completes a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify critical substances present in vehicles and components.

02

Describe the chemistry, properties and uses of PFAS in automotive.

03

Interpret European and international regulation on PFAS.

04

Evaluate technical alternatives to replace PFAS in materials.

05

Select analytical methods for measuring PFAS.

06

Design a control plan for critical substances across the supply chain.

07

Develop a substitution roadmap for a component.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Critical substances specialist who wants to specialise in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive.
  • Automotive materials engineer who wants to specialise in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive.
  • Regulatory chemist who wants to specialise in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive.
  • Product sustainability manager who wants to specialise in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive.
  • Analytical laboratory technician who wants to specialise in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive.
  • Chemical substitution consultant who wants to specialise in Critical Substances and PFAS in Automotive.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH, Annex XVII)
  • Universal PFAS Restriction Proposal (ECHA, 2023)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (persistent organic pollutants)
  • Stockholm Convention
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (fluorinated gases)
  • GADSL
  • EPA TSCA section 8(a)(7)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Concept of substances of very high concern
  2. 1.2EU critical raw materials
  3. 1.3Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 on critical raw materials
  4. 1.4Cobalt, lithium, nickel and rare earths
  5. 1.5Due diligence on conflict minerals
  6. 1.6Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries
  7. 1.7Battery passport
  8. 1.8Supply dependency and risk
  9. 1.9Mandatory recycled content
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: critical materials map of an EV
  1. 2.1OECD definition of PFAS
  2. 2.2Fluoropolymers: PTFE, FKM and PVDF
  3. 2.3Uses in seals, hoses and cables
  4. 2.4PFAS in batteries and fuel cells
  5. 2.5Fluorinated refrigerants in air conditioning
  6. 2.6Coatings and surface treatments
  7. 2.7Environmental persistence and mobility
  8. 2.8Toxicology and exposure
  9. 2.9PFOA, PFHxA and other current restrictions
  10. 2.10Workshop: PFAS inventory of a subsystem
  1. 3.1ECHA 2023 Universal Restriction Proposal
  2. 3.2Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 POPs
  3. 3.3PFHxA restriction under REACH
  4. 3.4Regulation on fluorinated gases (EU) 2024/573
  5. 3.5US regulation: TSCA and states
  6. 3.6Exemptions and transitional periods
  7. 3.7Public consultations and industry position
  8. 3.8Declaration in IMDS and GADSL
  9. 3.9Expected regulatory timeline
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: impact analysis of the restriction
  1. 4.1Methodology for alternatives analysis
  2. 4.2Fluorine-free elastomers for seals
  3. 4.3Alternative cables and insulation
  4. 4.4Natural refrigerants R744 and R290
  5. 4.5PFAS-free non-stick coatings
  6. 4.6Technical validation of substitutes
  7. 4.7Regrettable substitution risk
  8. 4.8Costs and re-engineering timelines
  9. 4.9Collaboration with suppliers
  10. 4.10Case study: substitution of an FKM seal
  1. 5.1Analytical methods for PFAS
  2. 5.2Total organic fluorine
  3. 5.3Detection limits and sampling
  4. 5.4Supplier declarations
  5. 5.5Data management across the supply chain
  6. 5.6Emissions from manufacturing processes
  7. 5.7Treatment of PFAS-contaminated water
  8. 5.8ESG reporting and CSRD
  9. 5.9Communication with customers
  10. 5.10Case study: phase-out plan for a plant
  1. 6.1Product selection
  2. 6.2Substance inventory
  3. 6.3Regulatory assessment
  4. 6.4Supply risk analysis
  5. 6.5Identification of alternatives
  6. 6.6Validation plan
  7. 6.7Substitution roadmap
  8. 6.8Communication plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There is no fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IMDS, ECHA CHEM, EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real procedures for LC-MS/MS analysis of PFAS, total organic fluorine determination and evaluation of alternatives in materials. 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 and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis: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.

Product selection

Identify critical substances present in vehicles and components.

Substance inventory

Describe the chemistry, properties and uses of PFAS in automotive.

Regulatory assessment

Interpret European and international regulation on PFAS.

Supply risk analysis

Evaluate technical alternatives to replace PFAS in materials.

Identification of alternatives

Select analytical methods for measuring PFAS.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Critical substances specialistAutomotive materials engineerRegulatory chemistProduct sustainability managerAnalytical laboratory technicianChemical substitution consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with IMDS, ECHA CHEM, EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma of its own, awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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