Postgraduate Diploma in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars. 8 modules covering the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix J, Article 253: safety equipment and MoTeC i2 Pro. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars — studying from Canada
Canada's automotive industry is concentrated in Ontario, particularly around Windsor, Oshawa, Brampton and St. Catharines, with assembly plants and a dense supplier network. Companies such as General Motors Canada, Stellantis Canada and Toyota Canada operate production facilities, supported by a strong parts sector. Motorsport activity is present through national series and circuits such as Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Mosport. Engineers work on vehicle design, powertrain development, manufacturing engineering and supplier quality.
Fees for Canada: C$1,700 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies recognise automotive engineering qualifications?
Automotive engineers in Canada often hold Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licences from provincial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which regulate the title 'engineer'. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer P.Eng. status. Whether an employer or other body recognises the training is their decision, so confirm this before you enrol.
Where in Canada would automotive or motorsport training be useful to employers?
Canada has automotive manufacturing centred in Ontario, with suppliers across the country, and a range of motorsport and performance engineering businesses. Employers in these areas typically assess candidates on skills, portfolios and practical experience. A SEIUM final project can document your work, but how much weight a private qualification carries is up to each employer, so ask them directly.
How does the workload and funding work for someone employed in Canada?
Programmes are fully online, so you can study from anywhere, including outside Canadian time zones if needed, but schedules should be planned around your work. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Teaching is in English, and an assigned technical tutor supports you throughout.
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
Analyse vehicle dynamics as applied to competition touring cars.
Adjust suspension geometry and alignment.
Select springs, anti-roll bars and dampers.
Design set-ups specific to sprint races.
Adapt settings for endurance races.
Optimise the braking system and its balance.
Correlate set-up, data and driver feedback.
Who it's for
- Track engineer looking to specialise in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars.
- Set-up engineer looking to specialise in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars.
- Suspension technician looking to specialise in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars.
- Data engineer looking to specialise in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars.
- Chief mechanic looking to specialise in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars.
- Endurance engineer looking to specialise in Set-Up for Sprint and Endurance Touring Cars.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter touring car motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code
- Appendix J, Article 253: safety equipment
- WSC TCR technical regulations
- SRO GT4 technical regulations
- FIA WEC Endurance Regulations
- FIA 8853-2016 harness standard
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Lateral and longitudinal load transfer1.2Understeer gradient1.3Roll centre and roll axis1.4Roll stiffness by axle1.5Tyre friction circle1.6Slip angle and lateral force1.7Transient vehicle response1.8Basic aerodynamic balance1.9Balance analysis tools1.10Practice: calculating load transfer in a corner
2.1Static and dynamic camber2.2Front and rear toe2.3Caster and kingpin inclination2.4Roll centre height2.5Ackermann and its effect2.6Bump steer and its correction2.7Alignment table and measurement2.8Tolerances and repeatability2.9Car set-up sheet2.10Workshop: complete alignment on a set-up platform
3.1Spring rate selection3.2Suspension natural frequencies3.3Anti-roll bars and their distribution3.4Single-adjustable and double-adjustable dampers3.5Damper force-velocity curves3.6Rebound, compression, and low and high speeds3.7Suspension travel limits and bump stops3.8Body heights and rake3.9Adjustment using potentiometer data3.10Laboratory: damper histogram analysis
4.1Objectives of a sprint race4.2Rapid tyre warm-up4.3Set-up for a qualifying lap4.4Trading wear for performance4.5Brakes and cooling in short races4.6Aggressive engine maps4.7Start strategy4.8Adjustments for street or permanent circuits4.9Comparing qualifying and race set-ups4.10Case study: qualifying set-up on a technical circuit
5.1Tyre consistency over long stints5.2Set-up changes that reduce wear5.3Brake management over long distances5.4Balancing the needs of drivers with different styles5.5Day and night temperature changes5.6Fuel consumption and maps5.7Component reliability5.8Ease of driving for multiple drivers5.9Adjustments adjustable from the cockpit5.10Practice: set-up for a 24-hour race
6.1Sizing discs and calipers6.2Brake distribution and its adjustment6.3Disc and pad temperatures6.4Cooling ducts6.5Fade and glazing6.6ABS in competition touring cars6.7Pad wear in endurance racing6.8Balance sensitivity to load6.9Brake pressure analysis6.10Workshop: adjusting the brake bias using telemetry
7.1Basic sensors on a touring car7.2Mathematical dynamics channels7.3Minimum corner speed analysis7.4Balance evaluation using data7.5Driver feedback and its interpretation7.6Simulators and correlation7.7Logging set-up changes7.8On-track test methodology7.9Session report7.10Laboratory: comparing two set-ups in MoTeC
8.1Circuit and format selection8.2Track analysis and requirements8.3Baseline reference set-up8.4Sprint and endurance variants8.5On-track test plan8.6Results analysis8.7Final set-up document8.8Recommendations for the technical team8.9Report 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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, ChassisSim, OptimumK, AiM Race Studio 3, rFactor 2, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for alignment and ride-height adjustment on a set-up platform, damper analysis with potentiometer data, and set-up definition for long-distance races. Assessment is continuous across modules, 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.
Analyse vehicle dynamics as applied to competition touring cars.
Adjust suspension geometry and alignment.
Select springs, anti-roll bars and dampers.
Design set-ups specific to sprint races.
Adapt settings for endurance races.
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 regulation 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses MoTeC i2 Pro, ChassisSim, OptimumK, AiM Race Studio 3 and rFactor 2. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma 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 are recognised in the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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