Postgraduate Diploma in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles. 8 modules covering Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 and AVL CONCERTO. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles — studying from the United States
Motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering in the United States centers on established manufacturers and a strong aftermarket. Major brands such as Harley-Davidson, along with Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Indian Motorcycle, maintain design and development operations in the country. The industry also includes electric two-wheeler startups and component suppliers. Engineers work on chassis, powertrain, electronics and rider safety, under federal motor vehicle and emissions regulations.
Fees for the United States: US$2,000 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US professional recognition exists for motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?
There is no single licensed title for motorcycle engineers in the US. Relevant organizations include SAE International, which publishes vehicle standards, and the Motorcycle Industry Council for industry context. Vehicle safety is regulated by NHTSA and the EPA for emissions. SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited, so recognition depends on the employer.
What career paths exist for two-wheeler engineers in the United States?
Opportunities exist with motorcycle manufacturers, component suppliers, powertrain and electric two-wheeler startups, and testing or homologation service providers. Roles include design engineer, test engineer, and performance development specialist. Demand and hiring vary by company and market, so research current openings and speak with employers in your target segment.
Can I study this while keeping a job in the US?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you study from home and need no student visa. Plan for the stated workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so discuss support with your employer before you commit.
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
Explain the chemistry and operation of the three-way catalyst.
Size catalysts to suit the constraints of a motorcycle.
Design mixture control strategies aimed at aftertreatment.
Develop on-board diagnostic monitors for the catalyst and sensors.
Use diagnostic protocols and tools on motorcycles.
Assess the durability of the aftertreatment system.
Prepare the emissions and OBD demonstration for type approval.
Who it's for
- Emissions engineer looking to specialise in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles.
- Aftertreatment engineer looking to specialise in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles.
- OBD diagnostics engineer looking to specialise in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles.
- Calibration engineer looking to specialise in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles.
- Emissions laboratory technician looking to specialise in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles.
- Type approval engineer looking to specialise in Catalysts and OBD for Motorcycles.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014
- UN GTR No 18
- UN GTR No 2
- ISO 15031-5
- ISO 19689
- ISO 14229-1
- SAE J1979
8 modules · 800 h
1.1CO and HC oxidation reactions1.2NOx reduction in the three-way catalyst1.3Stoichiometric window and lambda1.4Oxygen storage capacity1.5Precious metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium1.6Ceramic and metallic substrates1.7Washcoat and specific surface area1.8Thermal deactivation and poisoning1.9Catalysts in direct-injection engines1.10Workshop: conversion versus lambda calculation
2.1Space constraints in the exhaust2.2Close-coupled catalysts2.3Cell density and backpressure2.4Light-off temperature2.5Catalysts in two-stroke engines2.6Secondary air injection2.7Integration with silencers2.8Cost of precious metals2.9Catalyst simulation with 1D models2.10Practical: sizing a monolith for a 125 cc engine
3.1Narrow-band lambda control3.2Wide-band and downstream sensors3.3Richness modulation3.4Rapid warm-up strategies3.5Thermal protection of the catalyst3.6Fuel cut-off and stored oxygen3.7Purge after decelerations3.8Long-term adaptations3.9Heated lambda sensors and availability time3.10Laboratory: lambda oscillation and oxygen filling
4.1OBD I and OBD II phases in category L4.2Malfunction indicator4.3Catalyst efficiency monitoring4.4Lambda sensor diagnostics4.5Misfire detection4.6In-use performance ratio (IUPR)4.7Fault codes and freeze frame4.8Communication with workshop tools4.9Crankcase ventilation diagnostics4.10Case study: OSC-based catalyst monitor
5.1Diagnostic communication protocols5.2Connector and communication on motorcycles5.3UDS services for OBD5.4PID parameter reading5.5Workshop scan tools5.6Access to repair information5.7Security against tampering5.8Remote diagnostics via vehicle connectivity5.9Periodic technical inspection data5.10Practical: reading fault codes with a scan tool
6.1Accelerated ageing on the bench6.2Durability cycles of 20,000 to 35,000 km6.3Degradation factors6.4Analysis of aged catalysts6.5Loss of oxygen storage capacity6.6Effect of oil and additives6.7Replacement catalysts6.8Detection of tampered catalysts6.9Recovery of precious metals6.10Case study: accelerated ageing plan
7.1Type I and Type VIII tests7.2OBD demonstration to the technical service7.3OBD thresholds and limit values7.4In-service conformity7.5Documentation of auxiliary strategies7.6Prohibition of defeat devices7.7Market surveillance7.8Coordination with the laboratory7.9Labelling and marking requirements for the catalyst7.10Workshop: OBD requirements matrix for type approval
8.1Description of the target motorcycle8.2Emissions and OBD requirements8.3Catalyst sizing8.4Lambda control strategy8.5Catalyst monitor design8.6Durability plan8.7Type approval demonstration plan8.8Risk analysis8.9Report 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 timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AVL CONCERTO, ETAS INCA, Vector CANoe, GT-SUITE, Horiba STARS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real catalyst conversion test procedures on a chassis dynamometer with analysers, accelerated catalyst ageing on an engine test bench, and demonstration of OBD monitors with simulated faults. 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.
Explain the chemistry and operation of the three-way catalyst.
Size catalysts to suit the constraints of a motorcycle.
Design mixture control strategies aimed at aftertreatment.
Develop on-board diagnostic monitors for the catalyst and sensors.
Use diagnostic protocols and tools on motorcycles.
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 Spanish 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 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is 10 to 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with AVL CONCERTO, ETAS INCA, Vector CANoe, GT-SUITE and Horiba STARS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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