Hydrogen regulation and homologation course for mobility
Online course of 300 hours in hydrogen regulation and type approval in mobility, in 6 modules covering the vehicle type-approval framework, technical requirements of UN Regulation No. 134 and GTR No. 13, infrastructure and fuel, climate policy and incentives, and international harmonisation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Hydrogen regulation and homologation course for mobility — studying from Singapore
Singapore's electromobility sector is growing under national plans for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and cleaner public transport. The Energy Market Authority oversees energy transition policy, including hydrogen and energy storage, while the Land Transport Authority manages electric bus and taxi programmes. Research on battery technology and hydrogen is conducted at institutions such as the Nanyang Technological University. Employers include energy companies, charging network operators and battery and component suppliers serving the region.
Fees for Singapore: S$639 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Which Singapore bodies regulate batteries, electric mobility and hydrogen, and is SEIUM recognised?
Singapore's energy and hydrogen activities are overseen by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for electric vehicles, with fire safety handled by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in Singapore hire battery and electromobility engineers?
Employers include EV-related companies, battery manufacturers and suppliers, energy utilities, charging network operators, and companies involved in Singapore's electric vehicle and hydrogen pilots. Employers usually prioritise hands-on experience with battery systems and safety standards. Your final project can show applied knowledge, but hiring remains at the employer's discretion.
Is this manageable with a full-time job, and does the language level suit non-native speakers?
Lessons are delivered fully online in English, and an assigned technical tutor guides you through the material. The workload is large, with 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma and 300 for a specialist course, so plan carefully. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, subject to your company's policy.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the European and international vehicle type-approval system.
Apply the technical requirements of UN Regulation No. 134 and GTR No. 13.
Identify infrastructure and fuel quality obligations.
Analyse the climate policies and incentives affecting hydrogen mobility.
Compare the regulatory frameworks of other transport modes and regions.
Prepare requirements and test matrices for type approval.
Develop a complete type-approval plan for a hydrogen vehicle.
Who it's for
- Homologation engineers at vehicle manufacturers.
- Regulatory affairs specialists.
- Technical service staff carrying out type-approval testing.
- Hydrogen policy consultants.
- Regulatory compliance managers.
- Product managers for hydrogen vehicles.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work for vehicle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 134 (safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (EU type-approval framework for motor vehicles)
- GTR No. 13 (Global Technical Regulation on hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/535 (uniform procedures and technical specifications for type approval)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- UN Regulation No. 146 (hydrogen-fuelled vehicles of category L)
- EN 17124 (hydrogen fuel quality for PEM fuel cell road vehicles)
- ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
- DETA (UNECE)
- EUR-Lex
- Siemens Polarion ALM
- IBM DOORS
6 modules
1.1Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and type approval1.2WP.29 World Forum and the 1958 and 1998 Agreements1.3UN Regulations and Global Technical Regulations1.4Vehicle categories M, N and L1.5Approval authorities and technical services1.6Conformity of production1.7Individual and small-series approval1.8General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/21441.9Market surveillance and recalls1.10Workshop: regulatory map of a hydrogen passenger car
2.1General requirements of UN Regulation No. 1342.2Phases 1 and 2 of GTR No. 132.3Regulation (EU) 2021/535 and its hydrogen annexes2.4Storage system requirements2.5Leakage and integrity after crash tests2.6Electrical safety to UN Regulation No. 1002.7Hydrogen motorcycles and UN Regulation No. 1462.8Vehicle labelling and identification2.9Spare parts and repair requirements2.10Practical exercise: test matrix for type approval
3.1Obligations under the AFIR Regulation (EU) 2023/18043.2Fuel quality to EN 171243.3Station standards in the ISO 19880 series3.4Legal metrology of dispensers3.5SAE J2601 and ISO 17268 refuelling standards3.6ATEX and PED Directives in stations3.7Road transport of hydrogen under ADR3.8Spanish regulations for hydrogen installations3.9Infrastructure in ports and rail3.10Case study: requirements for opening a hydrogen station
4.1Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 on CO₂ for heavy-duty vehicles4.2Regulation (EU) 2019/631 on CO₂ for passenger cars4.3Clean Vehicles Directive (EU) 2019/11614.4RFNBO quotas in transport4.5Eurovignette and CO₂-based road charging4.6PERTE ERHA and funding programmes4.7Hydrogen IPCEI projects4.8Clean Hydrogen Partnership and European funding4.9ETS2 emissions trading system4.10Case study: regulatory impact on a logistics fleet
5.1Hydrogen rail and technical specifications for interoperability5.2IGF Code and IMO guidelines5.3EASA certification of hydrogen propulsion5.4NHTSA proposals and SAE standards5.5Regulatory frameworks in Japan, Korea and China5.6CEN/CLC/JTC 6 hydrogen committee5.7Work of the ISO/TC 197 committee5.8Ongoing revision of regulations5.9Amendment process at WP.295.10Case study: multi-market type-approval strategy
6.1Vehicle description and target markets6.2Identification of applicable regulations6.3Requirements and test matrix6.4Planning with the technical service6.5Conformity of production requirements6.6Associated infrastructure requirements6.7Analysis of applicable incentives6.8Schedule and regulatory risks6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is DETA (UNECE), EUR-Lex, Siemens Polarion ALM and IBM DOORS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: building type-approval matrices, regulatory analysis of fleet projects and test planning with technical services. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: UN Regulation No. 134, Regulation (EU) 2018/858, GTR No. 13, Regulation (EU) 2021/535, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), UN Regulation No. 146, EN 17124, ISO 19880-1.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with DETA (UNECE), EUR-Lex, Siemens Polarion ALM and IBM DOORS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, 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.
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