Diploma in KATRI Korea: Technical Conformity and Audits
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in KATRI Korea technical conformity and audits. 8 modules covering the Korean automotive regulatory framework, self-certification and manufacturer liability, KMVSS technical requirements, emissions and environment, testing and laboratories, audits and defect investigations and documentation and localisation, applying the Korean Motor Vehicle Management Act, KMVSS and the Clean Air Conservation Act, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in KATRI Korea: Technical Conformity and Audits — studying from New Zealand
Engineering management and technology policy roles are important across New Zealand, particularly in infrastructure, energy, primary industries and the technology sector, which is concentrated in Auckland and Wellington. Organisations such as the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment shape innovation policy, while Callaghan Innovation supports research commercialisation and industrial development. Professionals in this field usually combine technical knowledge with project governance, procurement and strategic planning for large public and private organisations.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,960 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Do New Zealand professional bodies recognise business or technology policy qualifications for engineers?
Engineering New Zealand regulates engineering registration, including Chartered Professional Engineer status, and focuses on engineering competence rather than management study alone. Other relevant bodies include professional institutes for management and project leadership. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so their standing is determined by the employer or relevant body.
Where do engineers with management and technology policy skills work in New Zealand?
Typical employers include government agencies, infrastructure and energy organisations, consultancies, and technology companies needing leaders who understand both engineering and policy. Advancement often depends on experience, results and professional networks. A private programme can add credibility to a CV, but it does not guarantee promotion or a particular role.
Can I manage this study alongside a job and get my employer to pay?
The programmes are online and in English, so you can study from New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Plan a realistic weekly schedule before enrolling.
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
Understand the Korean vehicle regulatory system.
Manage the self-certification process before the authorities.
Identify technical differences between KMVSS and other frameworks.
Plan emissions and efficiency certification.
Coordinate testing with recognised laboratories.
Prepare the response to audits and defect investigations.
Produce localised documentation for the Korean market.
Who it's for
- International homologation engineers.
- Asia-Pacific regulatory managers.
- Product launch coordinators.
- Technical documentation specialists.
- Recall managers.
- Market access consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into vehicle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Motor Vehicle Management Act (Korean vehicle law)
- KMVSS (Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)
- Clean Air Conservation Act (Korean emissions law)
- UNECE 1958 Geneva Agreement (UN vehicle regulations)
- EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement, Annex 2-C (motor vehicles and parts)
- KC certification (Korean electromagnetic compatibility certification)
- KNCAP (Korea New Car Assessment Program)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Jama Connect
- SAP PLM
- Microsoft Project
8 modules
1.1Korean Motor Vehicle Management Act1.2Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport1.3Role of KATRI and TS Korea1.4KMVSS vehicle safety standards1.5Korean self-certification system1.6Relationship with UN Regulations1.7EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement1.8KS standards of the Korean Standards Association1.9Recent regulatory updates1.10Case study: requirements map for exporting to Korea
2.1Pre-sale self-certification process2.2Registration of the manufacturer and importer2.3Vehicle specifications to be declared2.4Post-certification verification testing2.5Sampling of vehicles on the market2.6Penalties and fines for non-compliance2.7Liability of the local representative2.8Comparison with US FMVSS2.9Planning the market launch2.10Workshop: self-certification schedule for a model
3.1Passive safety and restraint systems3.2Braking and stability control3.3Lighting and signalling3.4Requirements for electric vehicles3.5Safety of high-voltage batteries3.6Noise and sound emissions3.7Driver assistance systems3.8Steering and visibility requirements3.9Relevant differences with the EU3.10Practical exercise: gap analysis between KMVSS and UN Regulations
4.1Korean exhaust emission standards4.2Ministry of Environment and NIER4.3Prior emissions certification4.4OBD requirements in Korea4.5Low-emission vehicle programme4.6Energy efficiency labelling4.7Consumption and range tests4.8Subsidies for electric vehicles4.9Emissions warranty4.10Case study: emissions certification of a hybrid
5.1KATRI test facilities5.2K-NCAP crash tests5.3Braking system tests5.4Battery and electrical safety tests5.5EMC tests and KC certification5.6Acceptance of foreign test reports5.7Preparation of test vehicles5.8Supervision of witnessed tests5.9Managing test failures5.10Workshop: test plan for an electric SUV
6.1KATRI compliance audits6.2Investigation of safety defects6.3Korean recall system6.4Defect notification and deadlines6.5Communication with owners6.6Refunds and compensation6.7Software defects and updates6.8Lessons from recall cases in Korea6.9Preparing for an audit6.10Case study: responding to a defect investigation
7.1Technical documentation in Korean7.2Technical translation and terminology7.3Vehicle labels and plates7.4Localised owner's manual7.5Vehicle registration system7.6Management of specification changes7.7Version control by market7.8Relationship with local dealers7.9Digital filing platforms7.10Practical exercise: documentation checklist for the launch
8.1Selecting the vehicle and version8.2Analysis of applicable requirements8.3Gap analysis with the home market8.4Test plan8.5Self-certification file8.6Emissions and efficiency plan8.7Audit strategy8.8Launch schedule8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, Jama Connect, SAP PLM and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: gap analysis between KMVSS and UN Regulations, a self-certification test plan and a simulated compliance audit. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Korean Motor Vehicle Management Act, Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (KMVSS), Korean Clean Air Conservation Act, UNECE 1958 Geneva Agreement, EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement Annex 2-C, KC EMC certification, Korea New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP).
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Siemens Teamcenter, Jama Connect, SAP PLM and Microsoft Project, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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.
Related programmes
Diploma in ESG Risk Management and Combating Greenwashing
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ESG risk management and combating greenwashing. 8 modules covering ESG risks, forms of greenwashing, the EU anti-greenwashing framework, measurement…
Diploma in China GB/CCC: Dossiers, Laboratories and Localisation
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in China GB/CCC compliance: dossiers, laboratories and localisation. 8 modules covering the Chinese automotive regulatory system, CCC certification, key GB…
Diploma in HRS Stations: Compression, Dispensing and Conformity
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS): compression, dispensing and conformity. 8 modules covering hydrogen in mobility, hydrogen compression, station storage, dispensing…
More in Business, Management & Technology Policy
All Business, Management & Technology Policy programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships