Postgraduate Diploma in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration. 8 modules covering IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14229-1:2020 (UDS) and Minitab. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration — studying from New Zealand
Autonomy and advanced driver assistance work in New Zealand is mostly applied rather than manufacturing-led, with significant interest in autonomous systems for agriculture, forestry, mining and port logistics. Research groups at the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury contribute to robotics, perception and control, and firms in these regions develop software for driverless and remote-operated machinery. Engineers in this area often collaborate with government transport agencies on the regulatory frameworks that will govern automated vehicles on public roads.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies oversee autonomous and ADAS vehicle work, and how is engineering registration handled?
Engineering registration in New Zealand is handled by Engineering New Zealand, which offers Chartered Professional Engineer status. Land transport rules, including those affecting vehicle technology, are administered by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM is a private institute and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body, so recognition is ultimately a matter for employers or the relevant body.
Who employs autonomous vehicle and ADAS engineers in New Zealand?
Demand comes mainly from vehicle importers and fleet operators exploring driver assistance, software suppliers, research organisations and firms developing mobility or automation systems. Employers typically look for software, sensing and systems skills backed by project evidence. A private online qualification may help show your learning, but it does not guarantee a role or any particular salary.
Is this programme workable online from New Zealand with a full-time job?
Yes. The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from New Zealand without needing a student visa. You will have an assigned technical tutor and complete a final project. Specialist courses run 300 hours, diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, and your employer may be willing to sponsor you.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the end-of-line sensor calibration process.
Design mechanical calibration benches and tooling.
Specify targets, lighting and calibration environment.
Automate calibration sequences using diagnostics.
Assess process capability and measurement uncertainty.
Industrialise calibration stations across several plants.
Ensure process quality with FMEA and control plan.
Who it's for
- Manufacturing process engineer looking to specialise in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration.
- Test equipment engineer looking to specialise in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration.
- Metrology engineer looking to specialise in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration.
- Supplier quality engineer looking to specialise in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration.
- Industrialisation engineer looking to specialise in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration.
- Automation technician looking to specialise in Benches, Rigs and Tooling for Mass Calibration.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- IATF 16949:2016
- ISO 14229-1:2020 (UDS)
- JCGM 100:2008 (GUM)
- ISO 13400-2:2019 (DoIP)
- ASAM MCD-2 D (ODX)
- Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Role of calibration in manufacturing1.2Vehicle flow at the EOL station1.3Takt time and line capacity1.4Sensors to be calibrated in production1.5Calibration at supplier versus plant1.6Sensor manufacturer requirements1.7Communication with the ECU via diagnostics1.8Traceability by chassis number1.9Equipment variants by vehicle1.10Case study: analysis of a real EOL station
2.1Vehicle positioning and centring2.2Wheel alignment and thrust axis2.3Target structures and tolerances2.4Optical measurement systems2.5Tooling and fixtures2.6Operator ergonomics2.7Materials and dimensional stability2.8Bench maintenance2.9Dimension chains and tolerance analysis2.10Workshop: conceptual design of a camera rig
3.1Patterns for cameras3.2Corner reflectors for radar3.3Targets for LiDAR and their reflectivity3.4Controlled and homogeneous lighting3.5Radar anechoic chambers3.6Control of spurious reflections3.7Environmental conditions at the station3.8Periodic target verification3.9Digital targets on screen3.10Practical: design of a radar reflector
4.1Station control architecture4.2PLC and communication with the MES4.3UDS diagnostic sequences4.4DoIP and ODX protocols4.5Recipes by variant4.6Results logging and databases4.7Operator interface4.8Error handling and retries4.9Version management of bench software4.10Laboratory: UDS calibration sequence
5.1Measurement uncertainty according to the GUM5.2Gauge R&R studies of the measurement system5.3Cp and Cpk indices5.4Statistical process control5.5Metrological traceability5.6Calibration of bench instruments5.7Rejection analysis5.8Correlation between benches and plants5.9MSA analysis for attributes5.10Laboratory: R&R study with Minitab
6.1Design for sensor manufacturability6.2Replicating stations across several plants6.3In-line calibration at the supplier6.4Cycle time reduction6.5Dynamic calibration on the factory track6.6Tooling costs6.7Engineering change management6.8Launch and PPAP6.9Commissioning and pre-series6.10Case study: industrialisation of a new radar
7.1IATF 16949 requirements7.2Process FMEA of the station7.3Control plan7.4Machine safety7.5Laser and radio-frequency safety on the shop floor7.6Consistency with workshop calibration7.7Field claims7.8Process audits7.98D problem solving7.10Workshop: FMEA of a calibration bench
8.1Sensor and line requirements8.2Mechanical concept of the rig8.3Proposed targets and environment8.4Software and diagnostic sequence8.5Metrological analysis8.6Capability and cycle time8.7FMEA and control plan8.8Budget and deployment plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 Minitab, Vector CANoe, Siemens NX, Siemens Tecnomatix, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real design procedures for an end-of-line radar calibration station, an R&R study of a camera bench, and process FMEA of calibration. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Understand the end-of-line sensor calibration process.
Design mechanical calibration benches and tooling.
Specify targets, lighting and calibration environment.
Automate calibration sequences using diagnostics.
Assess process capability and measurement uncertainty.
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's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses Minitab, Vector CANoe, Siemens NX, Siemens Tecnomatix and Python. 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 integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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