Postgraduate Diploma in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW. 8 modules covering UN Regulation No. 78, FMVSS No. 122 (49 CFR 571.122) and IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW — studying from South Africa
Two-wheeler transport is significant in South Africa, both for commuting and for delivery services, and the motorcycle and scooter market has grown steadily. Local assembly and distribution of motorcycles and scooters are supported by importers and manufacturers, and the sector interacts with road safety regulation and licensing. Engineers working on two-wheelers focus on chassis design, braking systems, emissions and rider safety. Growing interest in electric scooters and light mobility is also shaping demand.
Fees for South Africa: R 33 400 (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 and not accredited by any South African body, so they are not official state degrees. Professional engineering registration runs through ECSA, and motorcycle-related standards and testing involve bodies such as the SABS. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so check before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in the two-wheeler sector?
Motorcycle manufacturers, importers, dealers and component suppliers may value engineering depth in vehicle dynamics, powertrains or design. A private qualification can add to your profile, but it does not carry official status, so its impact depends on employer preference and your existing experience. Speak to potential employers to understand their view.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is fully online and taught 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. Ask SEIUM about time-zone expectations and weekly workload 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
Describe the global regulatory architecture for two- and three-wheeled vehicles.
Compare the braking requirements of UN, FMVSS and AIS regulations.
Apply lighting, signalling and controls requirements across different markets.
Interpret the electrical safety requirements for L-category electric vehicles.
Plan emissions and noise compliance across multiple markets.
Manage requirements and test evidence with traceability tools.
Develop compliance strategies for the international launch of motorcycles.
Who it's for
- International homologation engineer who wants to specialise in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW.
- Regulatory affairs technician who wants to specialise in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW.
- Braking test engineer who wants to specialise in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW.
- Electrical safety engineer who wants to specialise in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW.
- Technical compliance manager who wants to specialise in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW.
- Export project manager who wants to specialise in UNECE/AIS/FM VSS for PTW.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 78
- FMVSS No. 122 (49 CFR 571.122)
- AIS-156
- UN Regulation No. 136
- Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 3
- UN Regulation No. 53
- FMVSS No. 123 (49 CFR 571.123)
- UN Regulation No. 41
8 modules · 800 h
1.1WP.29 forum and its working groups1.21958 Agreement and mutual recognition1.31998 Agreement and global technical regulations1.4Self-certification in the United States1.5Indian homologation: CMVR and AIS standards1.6Bodies: NHTSA, ARAI and ICAT1.7L categories versus US definitions1.8South-East Asian markets1.9Multi-market compliance strategy1.10Case study: regulatory matrix for three markets
2.1UN Regulation No. 782.2Global technical regulation on braking2.3FMVSS 122: requirements and procedures2.4Indian braking standards and mandatory ABS2.5Combined braking system (CBS)2.6Dry and wet effectiveness2.7Fade and recovery2.8ABS on low-adhesion surfaces2.9Test instrumentation2.10Laboratory: comparison of braking procedures
3.1Installation according to UN Regulation No. 533.2Regulations for lighting devices3.3FMVSS 108 applied to motorcycles3.4Automatic headlamp switch-on in India3.5Mirrors and field of view3.6Retroreflectors and marking3.7Photometric testing of devices3.8Homologation of LED headlamps3.9Colour and position differences between markets3.10Practice: lighting verification of a prototype
4.1UN Regulation No. 1364.2Battery requirements in AIS-1564.3Protection against electric shock4.4Insulation and equipotential bonding continuity4.5Vibration, thermal shock and overload tests4.6Thermal propagation in the pack4.7Charging requirements and connectors4.8UL 2271 certification in North America4.9Electrical safety technical file4.10Workshop: battery test matrix for two markets
5.1FMVSS 123: controls and displays5.2UN Regulation No. 60 on controls5.3Symbols and tell-tale identification5.4Speedometer and odometer5.5Horn and its homologation5.6Anti-theft devices and immobilisers5.7TFT displays and connectivity5.8Rider distraction5.9Layout differences between markets5.10Practice: controls audit against two regulations
6.1Euro 5+ and WMTC cycle6.2Bharat Stage VI for two-wheelers6.3EPA requirements for motorcycles6.4Evaporative emissions and durability6.5On-board diagnostics in different markets6.6Noise according to UN Regulation No. 416.7EPA noise limits6.8Replacement exhausts and conformity6.9Chassis dynamometer testing6.10Case study: emissions plan for three markets
7.1Requirements database7.2Traceability between requirement and test7.3Planning with technical services7.4Production conformity7.5Monitoring regulatory changes7.6Self-certification versus prior approval7.7Safety defects and recalls7.8Records and documentation7.9Authority audits7.10Workshop: requirements base in an ALM tool
8.1Vehicle and market selection8.2Requirements inventory8.3Gap analysis8.4Test plan8.5Certification schedule8.6Regulatory risk management8.7Compliance budget8.8Summary compliance file8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS, Siemens Polarion ALM, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: comparison of braking test procedures between markets, battery safety test matrix for two jurisdictions, and controls and indicators audit of a prototype. Assessment is continuous 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.
Describe the global regulatory architecture for two- and three-wheeled vehicles.
Compare the braking requirements of UN, FMVSS and AIS regulations.
Apply lighting, signalling and controls requirements across different markets.
Interpret the electrical safety requirements for L-category electric vehicles.
Plan emissions and noise compliance across multiple markets.
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 is 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS, Siemens Polarion ALM, MATLAB and Microsoft Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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