Postgraduate Diploma in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation. 8 modules covering Royal Decree 866/2010, the Manual de Reformas de Vehículos (Ministry of Industry) and Odoo. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation — studying from New Zealand
The motorcycle and two-wheeler sector in New Zealand is primarily retail, servicing, touring and recreational use, with a sizeable community of riders served by importers, dealerships and specialist workshops. Motorcycle safety and licensing fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Motorcycle Trade Association supports the sector. Engineers and technicians often work in dealership service departments, component importers or with small specialist manufacturers.
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 there a professional body in New Zealand that recognises motorcycle engineering?
There is no separate statutory register for motorcycle engineers in New Zealand. Engineering New Zealand covers the wider profession, and vehicle compliance is regulated by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so employers decide how much weight to give them.
Who employs motorcycle engineers in New Zealand?
Likely employers include importers and distributors, motorcycle workshops, performance and race teams, and engineering firms serving the automotive sector. Some roles relate to vehicle certification and safety. Employers generally judge candidates on hands-on ability and project evidence, and a private qualification may or may not be valued depending on the employer.
How long does the course take alongside a job in New Zealand?
The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. You have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or sponsored by an employer where available.
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
Analyse the structure and channels of the motorcycle aftermarket.
Manage catalogues with compatibility and type-approval information.
Organise the logistics and stock of a spare parts distributor.
Advise customers on the legalisation of parts and modifications.
Structure technical fitting services with warranties.
Design marketing strategies for the motorcycling public.
Ensure the legal compliance of the commercial activity.
Who it's for
- Aftermarket distributor manager who wants to specialise in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation.
- Spare parts product manager who wants to specialise in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation.
- Online store manager who wants to specialise in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation.
- Preparation workshop technician who wants to specialise in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation.
- Parts legalisation adviser who wants to specialise in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation.
- Purchasing and logistics manager who wants to specialise in Aftermarket Operations and Legalisation.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aftermarket accessories sector.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 866/2010
- Manual of Vehicle Reforms (Ministry of Industry)
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013
- Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (Consumers)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- UNECE REGULATION No. 92
- Royal Decree 920/2017 (ITV)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Size and structure of the European market1.2Manufacturers, distributors, shops and workshops1.3Original, equivalent and upgrade parts1.4Online channels and marketplaces1.5Seasonality and rider behaviour1.6Reference brands in exhausts, suspension and luggage1.7Block exemption regulation for aftersales1.8Trends in electric motorcycles1.9Relationship with the official dealer1.10Case study: competitive map of a regional distributor
2.1Coding of part references and applications2.2Compatibility databases by model and year2.3Product sheets and technical content2.4ABC classification of the range2.5Launches and discontinuations2.6Prices, tariffs and margins2.7Type-approval information on the product sheet2.8Integrating supplier catalogues2.9Fitting images and videos2.10Practice: catalogue structure for a PIM
3.1Seasonal demand forecasting3.2Stock management and reorder points3.3Warehousing and order picking3.4Shipments to workshops and end customers3.5Returns and reverse logistics3.6Imports and customs duties3.7ERP systems in the sector3.8Logistics service indicators3.9Managing Asian suppliers3.10Workshop: safety stock calculation by family
4.1E-marked parts versus unapproved parts4.2Type-approved exhausts and their documentation4.3Legal indicators, lights and plate holders4.4Handlebars, mirrors and controls4.5When a part requires a major modification4.6Manufacturer's and workshop's certificates4.7ITV inspection after fitting4.8Track-only use and warnings4.9Consequences for insurance4.10Case study: legalisation guide for exhaust customers
5.1Professional fitting and labour times5.2ECU programming and its legality5.3Diagnostics after installation5.4Warranty on the part and the fitting5.5Compatibility issues5.6Technical training for the network5.7Documentation provided to the customer5.8Occupational safety in the workshop5.9Aftermarket workshop tools5.10Practice: handover protocol for a modified motorcycle
6.1E-commerce with model-based search6.2SEO for technical product pages6.3Social media and rider communities6.4Trade fairs, meetings and group rides6.5Sponsorship of riders and teams6.6Loyalty programmes for workshops6.7Customer service and technical advice6.8Managing reviews and reputation6.9Sales analytics and conversion6.10Case study: spring campaign for trail luggage
7.1General Consumer Protection Act7.2Legal guarantee for consumer goods7.3General product safety7.4Data protection in the online shop7.5Advertising unapproved parts7.6Trade marks, replicas and industrial property7.7Importer obligations in the EU7.8Waste management for oils and batteries7.9Liability for accidents caused by parts7.10Case study: legal audit of an online shop
8.1Defining the business model8.2Catalogue and range design8.3Logistics and stock plan8.4Customer legalisation policy8.5Organising the technical service8.6Marketing and sales plan8.7Legal compliance review8.8Economic and financial plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Odoo, Akeneo PIM, Shopify, Power BI, Google Analytics, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are worked through real procedures: designing catalogues with model-based compatibilities, preparing legalisation guides for customers, and planning seasonal stock logistics. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the structure and channels of the motorcycle aftermarket.
Manage catalogues with compatibility and type-approval information.
Organise the logistics and stock of a spare parts distributor.
Advise customers on the legalisation of parts and modifications.
Structure technical fitting services with warranties.
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 capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is 10 to 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
We work with Odoo, Akeneo PIM, Shopify, Power BI, Google Analytics. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 you enrol.
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