Course in CoP (Conformity of Production) Processes in the EU
Online course of 300 hours in EU conformity of production (CoP) processes. 6 modules covering the CoP framework under Regulation (EU) 2018/858, initial assessment of the manufacturer, control plans and verifications, authority verifications and the management of non-compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in CoP (Conformity of Production) Processes in the EU — 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
Understand the legal framework for conformity of production in the EU.
Prepare a manufacturer's initial assessment before the authority.
Design control plans linked to type-approval requirements.
Apply statistical sampling and process capability techniques.
Manage audits and verifications by the approval authority.
Resolve non-compliance through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Implement a conformity of production system in a plant.
Who it's for
- Conformity of production managers
- Vehicle homologation engineers
- Automotive quality auditors
- Supplier quality engineers
- Statistical process control technicians
- Regulatory compliance managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into vehicle manufacturing
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (EU vehicle type-approval and market surveillance)
- 1958 Geneva Agreement (Revision 3) (UN vehicle regulations and mutual recognition)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (emissions type approval and WLTP)
- IATF 16949:2016 (automotive quality management systems)
- ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles)
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
- ISO 2859-1:1999 (sampling procedures for inspection by attributes)
- SAP QM
- Minitab
- Q-DAS
- Siemens Teamcenter Quality
- Microsoft Power BI
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The concept of CoP in type approval1.2Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2018/8581.3Schedule 1 of the revised 1958 Geneva Agreement1.4Responsibilities of the manufacturer and the authority1.5Relationship between type approval and series production1.6Regulation-specific CoP provisions1.7Emissions CoP under Regulation (EU) 2017/11511.8Market surveillance versus CoP1.9Penalties and withdrawal of approvals1.10Workshop: map of CoP requirements for a vehicle
2.1Purpose and scope of the initial assessment2.2Recognition of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certificates2.3Quality organisation in the plant2.4Control of design and process changes2.5Management of suppliers and approved parts2.6Traceability and marking of components2.7In-house test facilities2.8Multiple plants and subcontracted production2.9Initial assessment report2.10Case study: preparing an initial assessment
3.1Characteristics relevant to type approval3.2Control plan and verification frequencies3.3Statistical sampling and acceptance criteria3.4Process capability Cp and Cpk3.5Statistical process control with charts3.6Production tests for emissions and safety3.7Calibration of measuring equipment3.8Measurement systems analysis (MSA)3.9Records and retention of results3.10Practical exercise: designing a CoP control plan
4.1Frequency of verifications by the authority4.2Production audits in the plant4.3Sampling and witness testing4.4Review of manufacturer records4.5CoP tests for emissions and fuel consumption4.6Coordination between authorities and technical services4.7Verifications at plants outside the EU4.8Findings and classification of deviations4.9Conformity verification report4.10Case study: simulation of a plant audit
5.1Detection of non-conforming products5.2Root cause analysis with 8D5.3Corrective and preventive actions5.4Notification to the approval authority5.5Extension or amendment of the approval5.6Recall campaigns5.7The Safety Gate (RAPEX) system5.8Serious risk and restrictive measures5.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement5.10Workshop: 8D report for a non-conformity
6.1Selection of the product and the approved type6.2Inventory of conformity requirements6.3Design of the control plan6.4Change management procedures6.5Internal verification plan6.6Preparing for the authority audit6.7Conformity monitoring indicators6.8Non-compliance response plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online study 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 regulations and applied exercises. The working software is SAP QM, Minitab, Q-DAS, Siemens Teamcenter Quality and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: conformity of production audits in the plant, testing of series samples and statistical analysis of process capability. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2018/858; 1958 Geneva Agreement (Revision 3); Regulation (EU) 2017/1151; IATF 16949:2016; ISO 9001:2015; Regulation (EU) 168/2013; Regulation (EU) 167/2013; ISO 2859-1:1999.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SAP QM, Minitab, Q-DAS, Siemens Teamcenter Quality and Microsoft Power BI, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and 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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