Postgraduate Diploma in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management. 8 modules with FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, SAE J2522 and STAR-CCM+. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management — studying from 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.
Fees for Australia: A$2,380 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies matter for automotive engineering recognition?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body for engineers and sets the standards for Chartered Professional Engineer status, which generally requires an accredited qualification. Automotive standards in Australia are overseen by bodies such as the Department of Infrastructure and vehicle compliance agencies. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so their value depends on employer assessment.
What automotive careers and employers in Australia could this support?
Australia has automotive suppliers, vehicle engineering firms, motorsport teams and fleet operators, along with a growing mobility sector. Employers typically look at demonstrated technical skills, project work and experience. A SEIUM qualification may support your application, but whether it is recognised is for each employer to decide.
Can I manage this online course alongside a full-time job in Australia?
Yes, the courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around work and from home without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and employer-funded training may be possible in some cases.
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
Quantify the thermal loads generated under braking.
Design efficient cooling ducts.
Manage the delta-T between brakes, wheel rims and tyres.
Simulate the thermal behaviour of the braking system.
Plan the instrumentation and thermal testing.
Select cooling configurations by circuit.
Assess the reliability and safety of the braking system.
Who it's for
- Brake engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
- Thermal engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
- Cooling aerodynamicist wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
- Performance engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
- Test engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
- CFD simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
- SAE J2522
- ISO 26867
- ISO 611
- UN ECE R13-H
- SAE J2521
- FIA International Sporting Code
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Energy dissipated per axle and per corner1.2Braking power in single-seaters1.3Heat distribution between disc and pad1.4Carbon-carbon brakes1.5Operating temperature window1.6Carbon oxidation at high temperature1.7Effect of electrical regeneration1.8Heating and cooling transients1.9Disc temperature measurement1.10Case study: thermal balance of a braking event
2.1Air intakes and flow capture2.2Inlet ducts and internal diffusers2.3Pressure losses in ducts2.4Disc ventilation geometry2.5Air outlets and extraction2.6Interaction with the wheel and rim2.7Brake drums and fairings2.8Additive manufacturing of ducts2.9Regulatory restrictions on ducts2.10Workshop: sizing a brake duct
3.1Definition of delta-T between axles and wheels3.2Wheel rim and tyre temperature3.3Brake-to-tyre heat transfer3.4Pressure control through temperature3.5Heat-blowing strategies3.6Thermal balance during a race3.7Delta-T indicators in telemetry3.8Blanking adjustment by circuit3.9Effect on the grip window3.10Practice: delta-T analysis using race data
4.11D thermal models of the system4.2CFD with conjugate heat transfer4.3Modelling of a rotating disc4.4Transient lap simulation4.5Radiation and convection in the wheel arch4.6Coupling with the tyre4.7Validation against tests4.8Reduced models for simulators4.9Sensitivity analysis4.10Laboratory: conjugate CFD of a ventilated disc
5.1Infrared disc sensors5.2Thermocouples in calipers and pads5.3Thermochromic paints on discs and calipers5.4Brake dynamometer testing5.5Wind tunnel testing with a rotating wheel5.6On-track testing and cool-down laps5.7Data quality and synchronisation5.8AK Master-type procedures5.9Fade and recovery analysis5.10Practice: thermal brake instrumentation plan
6.1Classification of circuits by severity6.2Selection of cooling configuration6.3Trade-off with aerodynamic drag6.4Traffic and DRS management6.5Weather and track temperature6.6Friction material wear6.7Parts plan per event6.8Decisions on the grid6.9Qualifying configurations6.10Case study: configuration for Monza and Singapore
7.1Disc and pad failures7.2Glazing and cracking7.3Brake fires and protection7.4Inspection of carbon components7.5Service life and component retirement7.6FIA safety requirements7.7Root cause analysis7.8FMEA of the braking system7.9Supplier management7.10Case study: analysis of a disc failure
8.1Thermal load analysis8.2Duct design8.3Delta-T strategy8.4Conjugate CFD simulation8.5Instrumentation plan8.6Configurations by circuit8.7Assessment of aerodynamic drag8.8Final recommendations and future lines of work8.9Report 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 intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter Amesim, MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for brake dynamometer testing, on-track temperature measurement and conjugate CFD simulation of ventilated discs. 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.
Quantify the thermal loads generated under braking.
Design efficient cooling ducts.
Manage the delta-T between brakes, wheel rims and tyres.
Simulate the thermal behaviour of the braking system.
Plan the instrumentation and thermal testing.
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 command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter Amesim, MoTeC i2 Pro and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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