Master’s in Engineering of EURO/OBD, EPA/CARB, BS-VI India, evaporative, GHG/CO₂, noise; VECTO/WLTP/FTP.
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in vehicle emissions and noise homologation (EURO/OBD, EPA/CARB, BS-VI India, evaporative emissions, GHG/CO₂, noise; VECTO/WLTP/FTP): 12 modules covering Euro, US, Indian and Chinese regulations, WLTP, FTP and RDE testing, OBD, evaporative emissions, CO2 and VECTO, vehicle noise and aftertreatment calibration, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Engineering of EURO/OBD, EPA/CARB, BS-VI India, evaporative, GHG/CO₂, noise; VECTO/WLTP/FTP. — studying from South Africa
Regulation, safety and homologation skills are essential across South African industry, from road vehicles and aviation to energy and mining. Engineers must demonstrate compliance with national standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards and sector regulators. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety analysis is applied in infrastructure, rail, energy and manufacturing projects. Specialists support certification, type approval and risk assessment for both local and export markets.
Fees for South Africa: R 166 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any South African body. Homologation and standards work in South Africa involves the SABS and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), while ECSA handles engineering registration. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or these bodies to decide, so check beforehand.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in regulation, safety and RAMS roles?
Employers in automotive, rail, energy and industrial sectors value RAMS and compliance expertise, often tied to recognised certifications and experience. A private qualification may strengthen your profile but will not replace formal requirements. Its value depends on each employer's preference, so ask hiring managers how they would assess it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is delivered fully online in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm time-zone and weekly workload expectations with SEIUM before enrolling.
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
Interpret Euro, EPA, CARB, BS-VI and China 6 requirements.
Plan WLTP, FTP and RDE tests rigorously.
Design OBD strategies that comply with each region.
Assess evaporative emissions and their control systems.
Calculate heavy-duty vehicle CO2 emissions with VECTO.
Apply vehicle noise regulations.
Draw up multi-region emissions homologation plans.
Who it's for
- Emissions homologation engineers handling type approval in several markets.
- Engine calibration engineers who need a firm grasp of the regulatory limits they calibrate to.
- OBD specialists working on diagnostic strategies for Europe, the USA or Asia.
- Emissions laboratory technicians looking to move into homologation or certification.
- Vehicle acoustics engineers dealing with pass-by noise and AVAS requirements.
- CO2 compliance analysts managing fleet targets, pooling or VECTO declarations.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (light-vehicle emissions type approval, WLTP)
- UN GTR 15 (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure)
- 13 CCR 1968.2 (CARB OBD-II requirements)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7 type approval)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 (CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 540/2014 (sound level of motor vehicles)
- 40 CFR Part 86 (US EPA emissions control for new vehicles and engines)
- UN Regulation No. 51 (noise emissions of motor vehicles)
- VECTO
- AVL CONCERTO
- HORIBA STARS
- ETAS INCA
- MATLAB
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Formation of CO, HC and NOx in engines1.2Particulates: mass, number and composition1.3Air-fuel ratio and lambda1.4Cold-start emissions1.5N2O, CH4 and NH3 in aftertreatment1.6CO2 and fuel consumption1.7Non-exhaust emissions1.8Catalyst chemistry1.9Influence of fuel on emissions1.10Case study: emissions balance of an engine
2.1Evolution from Euro 1 to Euro 72.2Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for passenger cars2.3Euro VI for heavy-duty vehicles2.4Type I to Type VI tests2.5EOBD on-board diagnostics2.6OBD thresholds and monitors2.7IUPR and diagnostic effectiveness2.8Euro 7: brakes, tyres and batteries2.9In-service conformity2.10Workshop: interpreting a Type I test report
3.1The Clean Air Act and federal powers3.2EPA Tier 3 and fleet standards3.3CARB LEV III, LEV IV and ACC II3.4OBD-II under 13 CCR 1968.23.5Certification by test group3.6Durability and useful life3.7Exemptions and the California waiver3.8EPA GHG standards and NHTSA CAFE3.9Zero-emission vehicle programmes3.10Case study: EPA certificate application
4.1Bharat Stage VI and the transition from BS-IV4.2Indian OBD-II and local RDE4.3ARAI and ICAT testing4.4China 6a and 6b4.5GB 18352.6 and GB 17691 standards4.6Remote monitoring of heavy-duty vehicles in China4.7CAFC and NEV credits4.8Differences in cycles and fuels4.9Implementation timelines4.10Practical exercise: comparison of BS-VI and China 6
5.1The WLTP procedure and GTR 155.2Vehicle classes and speeds5.3Road load and coastdown5.4ATCT temperature corrections5.5FTP-75 and the US06 and SC03 cycles5.6HWFET and the EPA fuel economy label5.7NEDC and its replacement5.8Testing hybrid and electric vehicles5.9Uncertainty in fuel consumption measurements5.10Lab: analysis of a coastdown curve
6.1The RDE procedure and PEMS6.2RDE boundary conditions6.3Conformity factors6.4Evaluation with moving averaging windows (MAW)6.5ISC testing for heavy-duty vehicles6.6Remote sensing of emissions6.7Laboratory versus on-road comparison6.8Detection of auxiliary emission strategies6.9Euro 7 and new RDE limits6.10Workshop: evaluation of an RDE trip
7.1Sources: diurnal, hot soak and refuelling7.2The European SHED test7.3EPA evaporative tests7.4Canister and purge systems7.5ORVR and refuelling emissions7.6Evaporative leak diagnostics7.7Material permeation7.8Hybrid vehicles with pressurised tanks7.9Requirements in China and India7.10Case study: diagnosis of a 0.5 mm leak
8.1Regulation (EU) 2019/631 for passenger cars8.2Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 for heavy-duty vehicles8.3The VECTO simulation tool8.4Component certification for VECTO8.5Eco-innovations and credits8.6EPA Phase 3 GHG for heavy-duty vehicles8.7The EPA GEM tool8.8Pooling and compliance strategies8.9OBFCM real-world fuel consumption monitoring8.10Lab: VECTO simulation of a truck
9.1UN Regulation No. 519.2Regulation (EU) 540/20149.3Tyre noise and UN Regulation 1179.4Additional sound emission provisions (ASEP)9.5AVAS and UN Regulation 1389.6Motorcycle noise and UN Regulation 419.7Noise regulations in the USA9.8ISO 10844 test tracks9.9Design mitigation measures9.10Practical exercise: calculating the pass-by noise level
10.1Three-way catalysts10.2DPF and GPF10.3SCR with urea and AdBlue10.4Lean NOx trap (LNT)10.5ECU calibration for emissions10.6Thermal management of aftertreatment10.7Catalyst efficiency diagnostics10.8Accelerated catalyst ageing10.9Robustness and production variability10.10Case study: calibration of DPF regeneration
11.1Multi-region test plan11.2Reuse of data across markets11.3Emissions families and parent vehicles11.4Change management and extensions11.5Communication with authorities and technical services11.6Reference fuels by region11.7Laboratory costs and planning11.8Risks of non-conformity11.9Preparing for Euro 7 and future standards11.10Workshop: global homologation plan for an engine
12.1Selection of a vehicle or engine12.2Analysis of requirements by region12.3Emissions test planning12.4OBD and evaporative strategy12.5CO2 calculation and simulation12.6Noise assessment12.7Integrated compliance plan12.8Risk and cost analysis12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on SEIUM's 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is VECTO, AVL CONCERTO, HORIBA STARS, ETAS INCA and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: WLTP chassis dynamometer tests, RDE trips with PEMS equipment and evaporative tests in a SHED chamber. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, UN GTR 15, 13 CCR 1968.2, Regulation (EU) 2024/1257, Regulation (EU) 2019/1242, Regulation (EU) 540/2014, 40 CFR Part 86, UN Regulation No. 51.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with VECTO, AVL CONCERTO, HORIBA STARS, ETAS INCA and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's 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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