Diploma in Regularity Instrumentation and Calibration
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in regularity rally instrumentation and calibration, structured in 8 modules covering distance and time measurement, regularity instruments, metrology, road-book navigation and data analysis, with FIA Appendix K, ISO/IEC 17025 and QGIS, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Regularity Instrumentation and Calibration — studying from Canada
Canada has an active classic and heritage vehicle community, supported by clubs, restoration specialists and museums across the country. Restoration work requires skills in engineering drawings, metalworking, electrical systems and historical research. Heritage vehicle collections and automotive museums, such as the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, sustain professional and volunteer expertise. Specialist businesses and independent workshops are the main employers in this niche.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for vehicle restoration work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Restoration is largely a trade and enthusiast field in Canada, with recognition typically driven by reputation, workshop experience and clubs or heritage organisations rather than a single licensing body. Confirm with any prospective client or employer how they regard private qualifications.
What career use could this have in Canada's classic vehicle sector?
Potential uses include working with specialist restoration workshops, dealerships, collectors or heritage vehicle organisations. Employers and clients decide how to value a private qualification, and hands-on experience is usually the strongest factor in this sector. The final project may serve as a portfolio example, but it does not guarantee work.
Can I study this online with my own schedule from Canada?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it suits learners across Canada and no student visa is needed to study from home. Programme lengths are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the level. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress.
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
Understand how regularity events work.
Measure distances accurately and correct errors.
Manage time and imposed average speeds.
Install and configure regularity instruments.
Apply the principles of metrology and calibration.
Navigate effectively with a road book.
Analyse data to improve crew performance.
Who it's for
- Regularity rally co-drivers.
- Rally instrumentation technicians.
- Motorsport timekeepers.
- Classic rally organisers.
- Preparers of regularity rally vehicles.
- Motorsport data analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter regularity motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Appendix K (historic vehicles in competition)
- FIA International Sporting Code (general rules for motorsport events)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- JCGM 100:2008 (GUM) (guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement)
- FIVA Events Code (rules for historic vehicle events)
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Earth Pro
- QGIS
- Tripy Road Book
8 modules
1.1The concept of regularity and imposed average speed1.2Regularity sections and secret checks1.3Penalties and classifications1.4FIA and national regulations1.5Regularity rallies for classic cars1.6Roles of driver and co-driver1.7Types of road book1.8Technological evolution of regularity1.9Permitted equipment by category1.10Workshop: analysis of a regularity rally regulation
2.1Mechanical rally odometers2.2Wheel and gearbox sensors2.3Sensor constant and calibration2.4Influence of tyre and pressure2.5GNSS-based measurement2.6Sensor fusion2.7Systematic and random errors2.8Correction during a section2.9Verification on calibration sections2.10Practical exercise: calibration of a trip master on a measured section
3.1Rally stopwatches3.2Synchronisation with official time3.3GNSS clocks3.4Accuracy and resolution3.5Reference times in a section3.6Methods for recovering time when early or late3.7Organisers' timing systems3.8Photocells and transponders3.9Timing incidents3.10Case study: time analysis at secret checks
4.1Trip masters and their configuration4.2Average-speed calculators4.3Integrated regularity systems4.4Average-speed tables4.5Permitted mobile applications4.6Electrical installation of the equipment4.7Visibility and ergonomics4.8Period and modern instruments4.9Reliability and redundancy4.10Lab: installation of a regularity system
5.1Basic metrology concepts5.2Traceability and ISO/IEC 170255.3Measurement uncertainty5.4Calibration on a rolling road5.5Road calibration5.6Influence of temperature and load5.7Calibration records5.8Recalibration during the event5.9Instrument audit5.10Practical exercise: uncertainty calculation for a distance measurement
6.1Interpreting tulip diagrams6.2Partial and total distances6.3Map scales6.4Co-driver notes6.5Common navigation errors6.6In-car communication6.7Managing pressure6.8Crew training6.9Use of digital maps6.10Workshop: navigating a section with a road book
7.1Logging section data7.2Comparison with references7.3Penalty analysis7.4Adjusting strategies7.5Spreadsheet tools7.6Visualising deviations7.7Preparing for the next event7.8Crew training7.9Continuous improvement7.10Case study: performance report of a rally
8.1Selection of the vehicle and the event8.2Regulatory analysis8.3Instrument selection8.4Installation8.5Calibration plan8.6Navigation strategy8.7Results analysis8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Google Earth Pro, QGIS and Tripy Road Book, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for odometer calibration on measured sections, penalty analysis at secret checks and installation of regularity equipment in classic cars. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIA Appendix K, FIA International Sporting Code, ISO/IEC 17025, JCGM 100:2008 (GUM), FIVA Events Code.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Microsoft Excel, Google Earth Pro, QGIS and Tripy Road Book, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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