Postgraduate Diploma in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability. 8 modules covering the FIA International Sporting Code, the FIA World Endurance Championship Technical Regulations and ETAS INCA. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability — 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.
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What you will be able to do
Define driving modes that are coherent for competition.
Structure multimode calibrations with smooth transitions.
Measure driveability using objective metrics.
Integrate driver perception into the calibration process.
Adapt calibrations to different drivers.
Manage the validation and release of calibrations.
Apply multimode calibration in endurance races.
Who it's for
- Calibration engineer who wants to specialise in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability.
- Driveability engineer who wants to specialise in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability.
- Vehicle control engineer who wants to specialise in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability.
- Track engineer who wants to specialise in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability.
- Simulator engineer who wants to specialise in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability.
- Performance engineer who wants to specialise in Multimode Calibration and Driver Driveability.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences who want to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code
- FIA World Endurance Championship Technical Regulations
- ASAM MCD-2 MC
- ASAM MCD-1 XCP
- ISO 26262
- ISO 8855
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept of multimode calibration1.2Race, qualifying and safety modes1.3Pit lane mode and speed limiter1.4Wet and low-grip modes1.5Mode selectors on the steering wheel1.6Regulations on mode changes1.7Energy management by mode1.8Coherence between control systems1.9Examples in GT, LMP and single-seaters1.10Case study: defining modes for an endurance race
2.1Dataset structure by mode2.2Shared and specific parameters2.3Variant management and switching2.4Interpolation between modes2.5Torque transitions without discontinuity2.6Validation of consistency between modes2.7Configuration management with tools2.8Mode documentation2.9Access control for parameters2.10Practical: multimode dataset structure in INCA
3.1Pedal response metrics3.2Response time and delay3.3Overshoot and acceleration oscillations3.4Torque gaps during gear changes3.5Smoothness in mode transitions3.6Objective evaluation tools3.7Comparison between calibrations3.8Metric normalisation3.9Correlation with lap times3.10Laboratory: calculating driveability metrics
4.1Physiology of acceleration perception4.2Subjective rating scales4.3Structured debriefing interviews after sessions4.4Differences between drivers and driving styles4.5Fatigue and consistency in endurance racing4.6Communication between driver and engineer4.7Recording driver feedback4.8Translating sensations into parameters4.9Drivers sharing a car4.10Case study: calibration for three drivers in an LMP
5.1Driver profiles in the ECU5.2Adjusting customised pedal maps5.3Traction control adjustment by driver5.4Engine braking adjustment by driver5.5Compromise in shared cars5.6Regulatory limitations on personalisation5.7Using the simulator for profiles5.8Performance tracking by driver5.9Managing changes between stints5.10Workshop: calibration profile in the simulator
6.1Validation plan by mode6.2HIL bench testing6.3Driver simulator testing6.4Validation in track testing6.5Peer review of calibrations6.6Version control and traceability6.7Releasing calibrations for racing6.8Incident management during events6.9Lessons learned after the season6.10Practical: calibration release process
7.1Traffic management and modes7.2Fuel-saving modes7.3Night and wet-weather modes7.4Driver changes and profiles7.5Reliability over 24 hours7.6Coordination with strategy7.7Data analysis by stint7.8Adjustments during the race7.9Balance of Performance (BoP)7.10Case study: modes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
8.1Definition of modes and objectives8.2Dataset architecture8.3Driveability metrics8.4Driver evaluation protocol8.5Calibration profiles by driver8.6Simulator validation8.7Track validation plan8.8Evaluation of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, MoTeC M1 Tune, MATLAB/Simulink, rFpro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for subjective assessment in a driver simulator, calibration in track testing and data analysis by stint in endurance racing. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Define driving modes that are coherent for competition.
Structure multimode calibrations with smooth transitions.
Measure driveability using objective metrics.
Integrate driver perception into the calibration process.
Adapt calibrations to different drivers.
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 Spanish 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 consists of 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 will work with ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, MoTeC M1 Tune, MATLAB/Simulink, rFpro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on 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 are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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