Automotive & Motorsport
71 online programmes, designed with industry and taught by practising engineers.
Automotive and Motorsport in Australia
Australia no longer manufactures passenger vehicles at scale, but automotive engineering remains significant through component suppliers, design and engineering services, fleet operations and a strong motorsport culture. Engineers contribute to vehicle testing, powertrain development, vehicle dynamics and aftermarket product development. Motorsport activity centres on categories such as Supercars, which draws engineering talent from across the country. Employers include major global suppliers, dealership groups, fleet operators and specialist engineering consultancies working with manufacturers.
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Course in Railway Accident Investigation
The Railway Accident Research Course provides specialized knowledge in the reconstruction of rail events, including root cause analysis and contributing factors. It focuses on the application…
Introduction to CAD modeling course for automotive parts
Online course of 300 hours in introductory CAD modelling for automotive parts: 6 modules covering the CAD environment and sketching, solid part modelling, surfaces and bodywork…
3D printing course in automotive prototyping
Online course of 300 hours in 3D printing for automotive prototyping: 6 modules covering additive manufacturing technologies, prototyping materials, design for additive manufacturing, prototyping in vehicle…
Composites course in competition: trackside repair
Online course of 300 hours in motorsport composites and trackside repair: 6 modules covering composites in racing vehicles, damage inspection and assessment, repair materials and techniques,…
Aluminum vs. carbon fiber racing chassis course
Online course of 300 hours in aluminium versus carbon fibre for racing chassis: 6 modules covering the requirements of a racing chassis, aluminium alloys and carbon…
Ergonomics course applied to the cockpit of single-seater racing cars
Online course of 300 hours in ergonomics applied to single-seater cockpits: 6 modules covering driver anthropometry, seats and restraint systems, steering wheel, pedals and controls, the…
Basic principles of airflow in racing cars course
Online course of 300 hours in basic airflow principles for racing cars: 6 modules covering air properties and flow, the boundary layer and separation, aerodynamic forces…
Course on the design and use of rear diffusers
Online course of 300 hours in the design and use of rear diffusers: 6 modules covering diffuser physics, geometry and design, CFD simulation of the diffuser,…
Adjustable ailerons course on the track
Online course of 300 hours in adjustable wings on track: 6 modules covering wing aerodynamics, adjustment mechanisms, aerodynamic balance, choice of downforce level by circuit, and…
Aerodynamics course for flat bottoms and Venturi tunnels
Online course of 300 hours in flat-floor and Venturi tunnel aerodynamics: 6 modules covering ground effect and the Venturi principle, tunnel geometry, porpoising and stability, simulation…
Introductory course on the use of wind tunnels
Online course of 300 hours introducing the use of wind tunnels: 6 modules covering types of wind tunnel, tunnel instrumentation, models and scale, test planning, and…
Course on load transfer during braking and acceleration
Online course of 300 hours in load transfer under braking and acceleration: 6 modules covering masses, centre of gravity and weight distribution, the tyre and vertical…
Basic setup course for karting
Online course of 300 hours in basic karting setup. 6 modules covering the kart chassis, front and rear end adjustments, kart tyres and setup for track…
Ackermann steering geometry course in practice
Online course of 300 hours in Ackermann steering geometry in practice. 6 modules covering steering geometry, tyre behaviour, adjustment on racing vehicles, on-track handling effects and…
McPherson vs. Double Triangle Suspension Course
Online course of 300 hours in McPherson versus double wishbone suspension. 6 modules covering independent suspension types, comparative kinematics, dynamics, competition adjustment and selection by category,…
Lateral rocking and mechanical grip course
Online course of 300 hours in lateral roll and mechanical grip. 6 modules covering roll mechanics, mechanical and tyre grip, anti-roll bars, springs and dampers, and…
Course on the principles of combustion in high-performance engines
Online course of 300 hours in combustion principles for high-performance engines. 6 modules covering combustion thermodynamics, in-cylinder combustion, racing fuels, injection and gas exchange, and diagnosis…
Weber and Solex carburetor tuning course
Online course of 300 hours in Weber and Solex carburettor tuning. 6 modules covering how carburettors work, Weber and Solex carburettors, tuning and setup, and diagnosis…
Basic Electronic Engine Control Unit (ECU) Management Course
Online course of 300 hours in basic engine management (ECU). 6 modules covering ECU architecture, engine control strategies, basic calibration, competition functions and diagnosis and safety,…
Turbocharger course: theory and practical calibration
Online course of 300 hours in turbochargers: theory and practical calibration. 6 modules covering forced induction principles, turbocharger selection, boost control, anti-lag and response, and practical…
Course on cooling and thermal efficiency in racing cars
Online course of 300 hours in cooling and thermal efficiency in racing cars. 6 modules covering vehicle heat transfer, radiators and heat exchangers, aerodynamic cooling, race…
Sequential vs. H-pattern gearbox course
Online course of 300 hours in sequential versus H-pattern gearboxes. 6 modules covering transmission architecture, H-pattern versus sequential shifting, actuation systems, gear ratios and maintenance and…
Racing clutch course
Online course of 300 hours in competition clutches. 6 modules covering friction clutch mechanics, friction materials, race starts and modulation, assembly and adjustment, and failures and…
Course on self-locking differentials and their adjustment
Online course of 300 hours in limited-slip differentials and their adjustment. 6 modules covering the role of the differential, types of limited-slip differential, Salisbury adjustment, effect…