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Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Dossier and Parc Fermé Verification

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Dossier and Parc Fermé Verification. 8 modules covering the FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations and Siemens Teamcenter. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Dossier and Parc Fermé Verification — 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$2,790 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Canada

  • Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)
  • Society of Automotive Engineers Canada (SAE Canada)
  • Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group)
  • Transport Canada

Typical roles

  • Automotive Design Engineer
  • Powertrain Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Vehicle Test Engineer

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.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the process of technical scrutineering at an event.

02

Prepare a complete technical dossier for the vehicle.

03

Carry out regulatory measurements using official methods.

04

Apply the parc fermé regime without incurring penalties.

05

Prepare the team with internal pre-event checks.

06

Manage homologated and sealed components.

07

Communicate formally with delegates and technical commissioners.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Technical Compliance Manager looking to specialise in technical dossier and parc fermé verification.
  • Chief Mechanic Looking to Specialise in Technical Dossier and Parc Fermé Verification.
  • Regulations engineer looking to specialise in technical dossier and parc fermé verification.
  • Quality manager looking to specialise in technical dossier and parc fermé verification.
  • Metrology Technician looking to specialise in technical dossier and parc fermé verification.
  • Team Manager looking to specialize in technical dossier and parc fermé verification.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter single-seater competition.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
  • FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations
  • FIA International Sporting Code
  • Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code
  • FIA Homologation Regulations
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017 competence of testing and calibration laboratories
  • ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Role of the technical commissioners
  2. 1.2Pre-event scrutineering
  3. 1.3Scrutineering during the event
  4. 1.4Post-race scrutineering
  5. 1.5Random selection of cars
  6. 1.6Right of inspection
  7. 1.7Official measuring tools
  8. 1.8Results and communications
  9. 1.9Consequences of non-conformity
  10. 1.10Workshop: scrutineering schedule for an event
  1. 2.1Contents of the technical dossier
  2. 2.2Car technical passport
  3. 2.3Homologation forms
  4. 2.4Component declarations
  5. 2.5Reference drawings and CAD
  6. 2.6Safety structure certificates
  7. 2.7Power unit registry
  8. 2.8Dossier version control
  9. 2.9Confidentiality of information
  10. 2.10Practice: index of a complete technical dossier
  1. 3.1Minimum weight and weighing procedure
  2. 3.2Bodywork dimensions and templates
  3. 3.3Ride height and floor plank
  4. 3.4Wing deflection and load tests
  5. 3.5Fuel and its sampling
  6. 3.6Homologated sensors and flow meter
  7. 3.7Tyres and pressures
  8. 3.8Noise measurement
  9. 3.9Standard electronics and software
  10. 3.10Laboratory: wing deflection test
  1. 4.1Definition of parc fermé 4.2 start and end of the regime 4.3 work permitted in parc fermé 4.4 changes with authority 4.5 seals and tags 4.6 penalties for Non-Compliance 4.7 Car Management between Qualifying and the Race 4.8 Wet Weather Procedures 4.9 Parc Fermé in Endurance and Rally 4.10 Case Study: Parc Fermé Change Request
  1. 5.1Technical compliance manager
  2. 5.2Pre-event checklists
  3. 5.3Internal simulation of scrutineering
  4. 5.4Own measurement before the event
  5. 5.5Safety margins in weight and dimensions
  6. 5.6Floor plank wear control
  7. 5.7Mechanic training
  8. 5.8Liaison with technical delegates
  9. 5.9Lessons from disqualifications
  10. 5.10Practice: internal pre-event scrutineering
  1. 6.1Components with limited allocation
  2. 6.2Power units and gearboxes
  3. 6.3Seals and their management
  4. 6.4Component usage records
  5. 6.5Replacement and grid penalties
  6. 6.6Supplier standard parts
  7. 6.7Free-design parts versus listed parts
  8. 6.8Supplier control
  9. 6.9Component auditing
  10. 6.10Case study: power unit change beyond allocation
  1. 7.1Technical delegate notes
  2. 7.2Technical queries and clarifications
  3. 7.3Official responses and their scope
  4. 7.4Technical directives and their scope
  5. 7.5Communications log
  6. 7.6Confidentiality management
  7. 7.7Preparing documentary evidence
  8. 7.8Technical protests between teams
  9. 7.9Appeals against technical decisions
  10. 7.10Workshop: drafting a technical query to the delegate
  1. 8.1Category and Regulation Selection 8.2 Technical Dossier Structure 8.3 Internal Measurement Procedures 8.4 Control Plan for Sealed Components 8.5 Parc Fermé Protocol 8.6 Team Training Plan 8.7 Non-Conformity Risk Analysis 8.8 Compliance Indicators 8.9 Report and Presentation 8.10 Final Review with the Tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 input, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is siemens teamcenter, PTC windchill, lighthouse CAM2, Microsoft SharePoint, Motec i2 pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. tests are studied using real procedures for internal simulation of technical scrutineering, weight and dimension checks before the event, and parc fermé management. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Category and regulation selection

Understand the process of technical scrutineering at an event.

Technical dossier structure

Prepare a complete technical dossier for the vehicle.

Internal measurement procedures

Carry out regulatory measurements using official methods.

Control plan for sealed components

Apply the parc fermé regime without incurring penalties.

Parc Fermé Protocol

Prepare the team with internal pre-event checks.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Technical compliance managerChief mechanicRegulations engineerQuality managerMetrology technicianTeam manager
Admissions & scholarships

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 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 Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, FARO CAM2, Microsoft SharePoint, MoTeC i2 Pro. 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 Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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