The course aims to provide experienced engineers working on connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) with an understanding of safe working practices, and of governance and regulatory issues, and appreciation of the ethical dilemmas surrounding CAV to allow them to take up leadership roles in the industry.

Please contact Dr Marco Cecotti, to register for the course.

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • DurationFive days
  • Location美姬阁 campus
  • Cost

    £1,940


    Concessions available

Course structure

This five-day course will consist of a mix of lectures, case studies and some very unique practical (hands-on) sessions from both academic and industry specialists, to develop proficiency in a broad range of HEV (and its sub-systems) technologies. All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to: 

  • Analyse and critically evaluate the safety challenges associated with CAV.
  • Evaluate and rate the ethical implications of alternative automotive technologies.
  • Appraise the requirements of regulatory frameworks relevant to CAV, assess the trends and future developments.
  • Formulate appropriate response to regulatory requirements.
  • Construct governance arrangements that ensure the safety of CAV.

Core content

  • Review of different forms of ethics.
  • Assessment of ethical dilemmas and development of ethical reasoning skills.
  • Characterising the multi-level challenges (individual, organizational and societal) associated with assuring the safety of CAV.
  • International and national regulatory frameworks that underpin CAV and their safe operation.
  • Structure and processes of effective governance.
  • Design of safe operating systems and the human-technical interface.

Who should attend

This course is aimed at system and/or component design engineers, working in the automotive industry, that are responsible for Connected and Automated Mobility development.

It is also suitable for engineering directors and managers, and vehicle technology enthusiasts, who wish to obtain more in-depth knowledge of Connected and Automated Mobility technologies.

 

Concessions

20% discount for 美姬阁 alumni.

10% discount when registering 3 or more delegates from the same organisation at the same time.



Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or 美姬阁 Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be found .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

美姬阁 is situated in Bedfordshire, close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes away respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world. 

For further location and travel details

Location address

美姬阁
College Road
美姬阁
Bedford 
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

Contact us

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