Course in Environmental Testing in Vehicles (ISO 16750)
Online 300-hour course in environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750). 6 modules covering ISO 16750-1 (general), ISO 16750-2 (electrical loads) and Vector CANoe. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Environmental Testing in Vehicles (ISO 16750) — 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$1,580 (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
Describe the structure of the ISO 16750 series and its scope of application.
Apply the electrical load tests of ISO 16750-2.
Plan vibration and shock tests according to ISO 16750-3.
Carry out climatic tests for temperature, humidity and watertightness.
Assess resistance to chemical agents according to ISO 16750-5.
Define acceptance criteria and functional states of the equipment.
Prepare an environmental test plan for an electronic control unit.
Who it's for
- Electronics validation engineer who wants to specialise in Environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750).
- Environmental testing technician who wants to specialise in Environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750).
- Component reliability engineer who wants to specialise in Environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750).
- Validation plan manager who wants to specialise in Environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750).
- Automotive hardware engineer who wants to specialise in Environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750).
- Supplier quality engineer who wants to specialise in Environmental testing in vehicles (ISO 16750).
- Graduates in engineering or sciences who wish to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 16750-1 (general)
- ISO 16750-2 (electrical loads)
- ISO 16750-3 (mechanical loads)
- ISO 16750-4 (climatic loads)
- ISO 16750-5 (chemical loads)
- ISO 20653 (IP protection degrees for vehicles)
- IEC 60068-2 (environmental testing)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Structure of parts 1 to 51.2Electrical and electronic environment in vehicles1.3Classification by mounting location1.4Requirement codes1.5Equipment operating states1.6Functional status classes A to E1.7Relationship with manufacturer standards: LV 124 and GMW 31721.8Test plans and sequences1.9Customer environmental specification1.10Case study: environmental profile of an ECU
2.112 V and 24 V supply voltages2.2Overvoltage and reverse voltage2.3Cold cranking and cranking profiles2.4Load dump and load discharges2.5Superimposed voltage ripple2.6Voltage dips and short interruptions2.7Reset after a dip profile2.8Open circuits and short circuits2.9Insulation resistance2.10Laboratory: cold cranking test
3.1Sinusoidal and random vibration3.2Profiles for engine, body and chassis3.3Mechanical shock and handling3.4Free fall3.5Combined vibration and temperature3.6Design of vibration fixtures3.7Resonance and solder joint fatigue3.8Engine and transmission mounting3.9Electric vehicles and batteries3.10Practice: random vibration profile by location
4.1Operation at low and high temperatures4.2Temperature cycles4.3Air-to-air and water thermal shock4.4Ice splash test4.5Salt spray4.6Cyclic humidity and damp heat4.7IP protection according to ISO 206534.8Dust and pressurised water4.9Solar radiation4.10Workshop: climatic test sequence
5.1Chemical resistance (ISO 16750-5)5.2Fuels, oils and cleaning fluids5.3Product validation plan5.4Sample size and reliability5.5Accelerated life tests5.6Failure analysis after testing5.7Qualification report5.8Relationship with AEC-Q1005.9Design changes and requalification5.10Case study: failure after thermal shock
6.1Component selection6.2Definition of the mounting location6.3Selection of requirement codes6.4Electrical test plan6.5Mechanical test plan6.6Climatic and chemical test plan6.7Sequence and samples6.8Acceptance criteria6.9Report 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. 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 Vector CANoe, LabVIEW, DIAdem, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for climatic chambers and thermal shock chambers, electrodynamic vibration tables and programmable voltage profile sources. 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.
Describe the structure of the ISO 16750 series and its scope of application.
Apply the electrical load tests of ISO 16750-2.
Plan vibration and shock tests according to ISO 16750-3.
Carry out climatic tests for temperature, humidity and watertightness.
Assess resistance to chemical agents according to ISO 16750-5.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of 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 comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course works with Vector CANoe, LabVIEW, DIAdem, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A 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 recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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