ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads Course
Online 300-hour course in ADAS systems validation on public roads. 6 modules covering ISO 21448 (SOTIF, safety of the intended functionality), ISO 26262 (functional safety for road vehicles) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads Course — studying from New Zealand
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering is well established in New Zealand, underpinned by a strong regulatory framework for health and safety, transport, building and electrical equipment. WorkSafe New Zealand administers workplace health and safety law, while Standards New Zealand develops and publishes national standards. Professionals in this area support compliance, certification and risk assessment for manufacturers, infrastructure operators and public agencies.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$887 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies set the rules for safety and compliance engineering?
WorkSafe New Zealand regulates workplace health and safety, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi handles vehicle and transport compliance. Engineering New Zealand is the professional body, including the Chartered Professional Engineer pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Do New Zealand employers hire RAMS and safety engineers?
Yes. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety roles exist across infrastructure, energy, transport, and manufacturing. Employers typically look for demonstrated competence against recognised standards and professional registration where relevant. A private qualification can support an application, but employers decide how much it counts.
Can I study this alongside work, and do I need a visa?
Yes to both parts. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. You get an assigned technical tutor and complete a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Programme lengths range from 300 to 1,900 hours.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the role of road validation within the ADAS development cycle.
Specify the instrumentation and reference system of a test vehicle.
Plan driving campaigns with scenario coverage.
Analyse large volumes of driving data.
Apply SOTIF and functional safety approaches to validation evidence.
Prepare evidence for acceptance and type approval.
Design a road validation plan.
Who it's for
- ADAS validation engineer looking to specialise in ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads.
- Functional safety engineer looking to specialise in ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads.
- Driving data analyst looking to specialise in ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads.
- Instrumented test driver looking to specialise in ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads.
- Homologation engineer looking to specialise in ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads.
- Project manager for driver assistance systems looking to specialise in ADAS Systems Validation on Public Roads.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 21448 (SOTIF, safety of the intended functionality)
- ISO 26262 (functional safety for road vehicles)
- ISO 34502 (scenario-based safety evaluation)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (general vehicle safety)
- UNECE Regulation No. 157 (Automated Lane Keeping System)
- UNECE Regulation No. 152 (Advanced Emergency Braking)
- ISO 15622 (adaptive cruise control)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Why simulation and test track are not enough1.2Mileage-based and scenario-based approaches1.3ADAS functions to validate: ACC, AEB, LKA1.4ODD operational design1.5ISO 21448 SOTIF and unknown scenarios1.6ISO 26262 and vehicle validation1.7Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 and delegated acts1.8X-in-the-loop validation matrix1.9Authority requirements for testing1.10Practical exercise: ACC validation plan
2.1Data loggers and time synchronisation2.2GNSS RTK and reference inertial system2.3Ground-truth sensors: reference lidar2.4Recording and annotation cameras2.5CAN bus, Ethernet and signal logging2.6Mass storage management2.7Extrinsic sensor calibration2.8Event button and driver annotations2.9Electrical safety of the installation2.10Workshop: configuring a data logger
3.1Route selection and ODD coverage3.2Weather and lighting conditions3.3Geographic and national diversity3.4Safety drivers and training3.5DGT test permits3.6Public road safety protocols3.7Validation fleet management3.8Mileage planning3.9Insurance and liability3.10Practical exercise: European campaign plan
4.1Automatic scenario extraction4.2Detection of false positives and negatives4.3Function availability metrics4.4Driver interventions4.5Labelling and ground truth4.6Big data and search tools4.7OpenSCENARIO format for reproducing cases4.8Statistics of rare events4.9Issue reports and prioritisation4.10Laboratory: analysis of false AEB braking events
5.1Quantitative acceptance criteria5.2Safety argumentation5.3Correlation with simulation results5.4Euro NCAP scenarios in real traffic5.5Type-approval audits5.6Validation after OTA updates5.7In-service monitoring5.8Reports for technical service5.9Lessons learned5.10Case study: LKA function release
6.1Selection of the ADAS function6.2ODD definition6.3Instrumentation plan6.4Campaign plan6.5Acceptance criteria6.6Analysis of simulated data6.7Safety argument6.8Validation report6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, 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 MATLAB/Simulink, Python (pandas), ASAM OpenSCENARIO, Vector CANape, dSPACE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from public road driving campaigns, data recording with an instrumented vehicle, scenario analysis and edge cases. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Explain the role of road validation within the ADAS development cycle.
Specify the instrumentation and reference system of a test vehicle.
Plan driving campaigns with scenario coverage.
Analyse large volumes of driving data.
Apply SOTIF and functional safety approaches to validation evidence.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish 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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, Python (pandas), ASAM OpenSCENARIO, Vector CANape, dSPACE. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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