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Course in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition

300-hour online course in electronics applied to Off-Road competition. 6 modules covering ISO 11898 (CAN bus), ISO 16750 (environmental conditions for electrical equipment in vehicles) and MoTeC i2 Pro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the electronic architecture of an off-road competition vehicle.

02

Select and install sensors resistant to dust, water and vibration.

03

Configure data loggers and telemetry systems.

04

Adjust the electronic engine management and actuators.

05

Analyse session data to support setup decisions.

06

Diagnose electrical and network faults under field conditions.

07

Design the data acquisition system for a specific vehicle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Competition data engineer who wants to specialise in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition.
  • Competition electronics technician who wants to specialise in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition.
  • Telemetry engineer who wants to specialise in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition.
  • Engine calibration engineer who wants to specialise in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition.
  • Vehicle wiring technician who wants to specialise in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition.
  • Track engineer who wants to specialise in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition.
  • Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter off-road competition.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 11898 (CAN bus)
  • ISO 16750 (environmental conditions for electrical equipment in vehicles)
  • ISO 7637-2 (transient electrical disturbances)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • ISO 20653 (IP protection degrees for vehicles)
  • Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What it contributes and what risks it introduces
  2. 1.2Regulations and permitted electronics
  3. 1.3Electrical architecture of the vehicle
  4. 1.4Power supply, earthing and protection
  5. 1.5Hostile environment: vibration, dust, heat
  6. 1.6Reliability as the primary criterion
  7. 1.7System documentation
  8. 1.8Necessary workshop tools
  9. 1.9Electrical safety at work
  10. 1.10Workshop: surveying the schematic of a vehicle
  1. 2.1Temperature and pressure sensors
  2. 2.2Position and travel sensors
  3. 2.3Accelerometers and gyroscopes
  4. 2.4Fuel flow and level
  5. 2.5Revolutions and speed
  6. 2.6Sensor mounting and protection
  7. 2.7Wiring, shielding and connectors
  8. 2.8Calibration and verification
  9. 2.9Sampling frequencies
  10. 2.10Practical: installing and calibrating one channel
  1. 3.1On-board data loggers
  2. 3.2Capacity, formats and download
  3. 3.3Real-time telemetry: range and limits
  4. 3.4Antennas and links
  5. 3.5Displays and steering wheels with information
  6. 3.6Alarms and warnings to the driver
  7. 3.7System power consumption
  8. 3.8Data backup
  9. 3.9Synchronisation of sources
  10. 3.10Practical: configuring a data logger
  1. 4.1Programmable control units
  2. 4.2Maps and their validation on the test bench
  3. 4.3Injection and ignition control
  4. 4.4Cooling and fan management
  5. 4.5Locking and traction control, where permitted
  6. 4.6Actuators and power relays
  7. 4.7Protection against actuator failure
  8. 4.8Degraded modes and safety
  9. 4.9Logging of control parameters
  10. 4.10Practical: tuning a control function
  1. 5.1Data preparation and cleaning
  2. 5.2Derived channels and calculations
  3. 5.3Comparison between stages and between drivers
  4. 5.4Detection of mechanical anomalies
  5. 5.5Data for deciding setups
  6. 5.6Data for deciding maintenance
  7. 5.7Report for the team
  8. 5.8Common interpretation errors
  9. 5.9Traceability of decisions
  10. 5.10Practical: analysis report for one stage
  1. 6.1Electrical diagnostics at the bivouac
  2. 6.2Intermittent faults and how to find them
  3. 6.3On-board electronic spares
  4. 6.4Temporary repairs with good judgement
  5. 6.5Prevention: inspection and offcuts
  6. 6.6Training the team in electronics
  7. 6.7Software version management
  8. 6.8Common errors and their cost
  9. 6.9Real cases of electronic failure
  10. 6.10Final project: electronic system of a vehicle
Methodology, software & labs

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 possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, AiM Race Studio, Bosch WinDarab, Vector CANalyzer, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for installing and calibrating vehicle sensors, data acquisition and analysis on a stage, diagnosis of wiring and CAN networks. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a 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:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Electrical diagnostics at the bivouac

Describe the electronic architecture of an off-road competition vehicle.

Intermittent faults and how to find them

Select and install sensors resistant to dust, water and vibration.

On-board electronic spares

Configure data loggers and telemetry systems.

Temporary repairs with good judgement

Adjust the electronic engine management and actuators.

Prevention: inspection and offcuts

Analyse session data to support setup decisions.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Competition data engineerCompetition electronics technicianTelemetry engineerEngine calibration engineerVehicle wiring technicianTrack engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course works with MoTeC i2 Pro, AiM Race Studio, Bosch WinDarab, Vector CANalyzer, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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