Diploma in Technical Dossier, CoC and EU/UK Approval File Management
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in technical dossiers, certificates of conformity and EU/UK approval file management. 8 modules covering EU and UK type approval, dossier structure, the CoC, extensions, information exchange systems, conformity of production and special cases, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Technical Dossier, CoC and EU/UK Approval File Management — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand has a modest automotive industry, with most vehicle engineering centred on aftermarket parts, commercial vehicle body building, and the import and distribution of vehicles. Motorsport is a significant sector, with Hamilton and the Waikato region hosting a dense cluster of racing teams and engineering firms, and the Motorsport New Zealand body governing the national championships. Automotive engineers commonly work for importers, dealer networks, fleet operators and specialist fabrication businesses, and the sector also serves the country's large agricultural vehicle market.
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
Is automotive engineering a regulated title in New Zealand, and which bodies matter here?
The title Chartered Professional Engineer is regulated and administered by Engineering New Zealand, which sets competence standards for registration. Vehicle standards and certification in New Zealand are overseen by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition by employers or Engineering New Zealand is not something SEIUM can promise.
What kinds of automotive and motorsport employers hire engineers in New Zealand?
New Zealand's automotive sector includes vehicle importers, workshops and fleet operators, motorsport teams and specialist fabrication and engineering firms, along with companies supplying parts and servicing. Roles often reward hands-on experience and clear technical reporting. A private qualification can support an application, but whether an employer values it is their decision and cannot be assumed.
How much time does a programme need, and can an employer help fund it?
Specialist courses take about 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, all online in English with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Choose a pace you can sustain alongside work, and check with your employer early about any funding or study leave arrangements.
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What you will be able to do
Compare the EU and UK type approval systems.
Structure a complete technical dossier.
Prepare correct certificates of conformity.
Manage file extensions and changes.
Use the electronic information exchange systems.
Maintain conformity of production.
Resolve special type approval cases.
Who it's for
- Type approval technicians.
- Regulatory file managers.
- Certificate of conformity managers.
- Conformity of production coordinators.
- EU/UK regulatory consultants.
- Technical documentation managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into vehicle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (type approval of motor vehicles)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 (administrative requirements)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 (certificates of conformity)
- Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 (United Kingdom)
- UNECE 1958 Agreement (UN Regulations framework)
- Regulation (EU) 910/2014 – eIDAS (electronic identification and trust services)
- IATF 16949 (automotive quality management)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- PTC Windchill
- SAP PLM
- Microsoft SharePoint
8 modules
1.1Regulation (EU) 2018/8581.2GB type approval after Brexit1.3The VCA GB Type Approval scheme1.4Provisional recognition of EU approvals1.5Northern Ireland and its regime1.6UN Regulations as a common basis1.7Procedural differences1.8Authorities and technical services1.9Transition timeline1.10Case study: approval route in both markets
2.1Information document2.2Manufacturer's file2.3Drawings and diagrams2.4List of applicable regulations2.5Test reports2.6Conformity of production assessment2.7Versions and variants2.8Document control of the file2.9Language requirements2.10Workshop: index of a complete vehicle dossier
3.1Content of the CoC3.2Templates under Implementing Regulation 2021/5353.3Electronic certificate of conformity3.4Emissions and mass data3.5Relationship with the technical data sheet3.6Vehicle registration3.7Common CoC errors3.8CoC in the United Kingdom3.9Control of certificate issuing3.10Practical exercise: reviewing a CoC with errors
4.1Certificate life cycle4.2Revisions and extensions4.3Engineering changes4.4Regulatory impact assessment4.5New series of amendments4.6End of series4.7File archiving4.8Management indicators4.9Digital management tools4.10Case study: managing an extension for an engine change
5.1The Commission's ETAES system5.2The UN DETA database5.3The VCA portal5.4Electronic document formats5.5Electronic signature of documents5.6Interfaces with national registers5.7Security and confidentiality5.8Integration with PLM5.9Submission errors5.10Lab: preparing an electronic document submission
6.1Initial assessment of the manufacturer6.2Control plan6.3Periodic audits by the authority6.4Production at several plants6.5Control of critical suppliers6.6Deviations and actions6.7COP in the United Kingdom6.8Integration with the quality system6.9Conformity indicators6.10Workshop: preparing a COP audit
7.1Small series type approval7.2Individual vehicle approval procedure7.3Multi-stage vehicles7.4Type approval of special purpose vehicles7.5Exemptions for new technologies7.6End of series and stock7.7Importing used vehicles7.8Export vehicles7.9Handling complaints7.10Practical exercise: small series file
8.1Selecting the vehicle8.2Identifying requirements8.3Dossier structure8.4Preparing the CoC8.5Extensions plan8.6COP plan8.7GB transition plan8.8Conclusions and lines of improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, SAP PLM and Microsoft SharePoint, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: preparing a technical dossier, reviewing certificates of conformity and managing a type approval extension. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrated project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535, UK Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020, UNECE 1958 Agreement, Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS), IATF 16949.
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. A university degree is not required.
- 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 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, PTC Windchill, SAP PLM and Microsoft SharePoint, 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 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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