Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Audits and Season Compliance
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Internal Audits and Season Compliance. 8 modules covering ISO 19011:2018 guidelines for auditing management systems, ISO 37301:2021 compliance management systems and SAP GRC. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Audits and Season Compliance — 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$3,550 (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
Apply the principles of ISO 19011 auditing.
Design an annual internal audit programme.
Carry out audits with objective evidence and findings.
Map the regulatory obligations of a season.
Audit compliance with the financial regulations.
Carry out technical and supplier audits.
Prepare the annual compliance and improvement report.
Who it's for
- Internal auditor who wants to specialise in Internal Audits and Season Compliance.
- Compliance officer who wants to specialise in Internal Audits and Season Compliance.
- Quality manager who wants to specialise in Internal Audits and Season Compliance.
- Financial controller who wants to specialise in Internal Audits and Season Compliance.
- Regulations manager who wants to specialise in Internal Audits and Season Compliance.
- Risk manager who wants to specialise in Internal Audits and Season Compliance.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19011:2018 guidelines for auditing management systems
- ISO 37301:2021 compliance management systems
- FIA Formula 1 Financial Regulations
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental management systems
- ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on data protection
- FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Principles of auditing under ISO 190111.2Types of audit: first, second and third party1.3System, process and product auditing1.4Auditor competencies1.5Independence and objectivity1.6Risks and opportunities1.7PDCA cycle in auditing1.8Integration of management systems1.9Auditing in competition environments1.10Workshop: auditable process matrix for a team
2.1Objectives of the annual programme2.2Calendar and season cycle2.3Selection of areas and risks2.4Audit team composition2.5Resources and budget2.6Remote audits during travel2.7Programme monitoring2.8Management review2.9Programme improvement2.10Practice: audit programme for a season
3.1Audit plan3.2Opening meeting3.3Evidence gathering3.4Interviews and sampling3.5Checklists3.6Findings and nonconformities3.7Closing meeting3.8Audit report3.9Action follow-up3.10Laboratory: simulated audit of an assembly process
4.1Season obligations map4.2Technical and sporting regulations4.3Financial regulations and cost cap4.4Testing regulations and restrictions4.5Sustainability obligations4.6Occupational safety requirements4.7Data protection requirements4.8Owners of each obligation4.9Evidence of compliance4.10Case study: regulatory obligations matrix
5.1Fundamentals of the financial regulations5.2Included and excluded costs5.3Activity-based cost accounting5.4Supporting documentation5.5FIA financial audit5.6Non-compliance risks5.7Penalties for overspending5.8Internal controls over expenditure5.9Preparing the annual submission5.10Case study: review of excluded costs
6.1Auditing manufacturing processes6.2Parts traceability audit6.3Supplier audit6.4Special processes audit6.5Software and electronics audit6.6Garage processes audit6.7Safety audit6.8Managing technical findings6.9Quality indicators6.10Practice: audit of a composites supplier
7.1Annual compliance review7.2Lessons learned from the season7.3Updating procedures7.4Planning the next season7.5Report to management7.6Maturity indicators7.7Compliance benchmarking between teams7.8Compliance culture7.9Continuing compliance training7.10Workshop: annual compliance report
8.1Diagnosis of obligations8.2Design of the audit programme8.3Preparing checklists8.4Simulated audit of a process8.5Findings management8.6Cost cap controls8.7Compliance indicators8.8Improvement plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GRC, Microsoft Power BI, Qualio, Intelex and Microsoft SharePoint, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied against real internal audit procedures for team processes, cost review under the cost cap and supplier audits. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Apply the principles of ISO 19011 auditing.
Design an annual internal audit programme.
Carry out audits with objective evidence and findings.
Map the regulatory obligations of a season.
Audit compliance with the financial regulations.
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 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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP GRC, Microsoft Power BI, Qualio, Intelex and Microsoft SharePoint. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Please see the recognition policy when you enrol.
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