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Diploma in Off-Road Pressure Control and Advanced TPMS

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in off-road pressure control and advanced TPMS. 8 modules covering inflation pressure, TPMS systems, central tyre inflation, control strategies, installation, validation and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Relate inflation pressure to off-road behaviour.

02

Understand how TPMS systems work.

03

Implement advanced monitoring functions.

04

Design central tyre inflation systems.

05

Develop pressure control strategies.

06

Install and validate systems on vehicles.

07

Operate and maintain pressure systems across fleets.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Chassis systems engineers.
  • Tyre technicians.
  • Off-road vehicle engineers.
  • Embedded control engineers moving into tyre and pressure systems.
  • Machinery fleet managers.
  • Telematics technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the off-road vehicle sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation R141 (tyre pressure monitoring systems)
  • ISO 21750 (road vehicles, safety-relevant performance of TPMS)
  • UNECE Regulation R64 (temporary-use spare units and run-flat tyres)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual (tyre and rim load-pressure standards)
  • SAE J1939 (CAN communication for heavy vehicles)
  • IEC 60529 (IP degrees of protection)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Vector CANoe
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Geotab MyGeotab
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Relationship between pressure and contact patch
  2. 1.2Flotation in sand and mud
  3. 1.3Traction and rolling resistance
  4. 1.4Pressure and rock damage
  5. 1.5Wheel load and temperature
  6. 1.6ETRTO load-pressure tables
  7. 1.7Adjustment according to terrain and speed
  8. 1.8Risks of underinflation
  9. 1.9Risks of overinflation
  10. 1.10Workshop: pressure table for an expedition 4×4
  1. 2.1Direct and indirect TPMS
  2. 2.2Valve-mounted and rim-mounted sensors
  3. 2.3Radio-frequency transmission
  4. 2.4Batteries and service life
  5. 2.5UNECE Regulation R141
  6. 2.6UNECE Regulation R64
  7. 2.7ISO 21750 and safety
  8. 2.8Thresholds and alarms
  9. 2.9Limitations off-road
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: configuring TPMS sensors
  1. 3.1Pressure and temperature sensors
  2. 3.2Slow leak detection
  3. 3.3Temperature compensation
  4. 3.4Sensors for beadlocks and large tyres
  5. 3.5Integration with CAN and SAE J1939
  6. 3.6Displays and driver warnings
  7. 3.7Fault detection algorithms
  8. 3.8Data logging
  9. 3.9Fleet telemetry
  10. 3.10Lab: analysis of pressure and temperature data
  1. 4.1CTIS architectures
  2. 4.2Compressors and reservoirs
  3. 4.3Rotary joints and lines
  4. 4.4Wheel valves
  5. 4.5Electronic control
  6. 4.6Inflation and deflation times
  7. 4.7Integration into axles
  8. 4.8Maintenance
  9. 4.9Typical failures
  10. 4.10Case study: integrating CTIS into a forestry truck
  1. 5.1Terrain modes and target pressures
  2. 5.2Speed-based control
  3. 5.3Automatic load-based control
  4. 5.4Interaction with traction control
  5. 5.5Terrain estimation
  6. 5.6Safety logic
  7. 5.7Field calibration
  8. 5.8Driver interface
  9. 5.9Strategy validation
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: control logic in Simulink
  1. 6.1Component selection
  2. 6.2Installation on existing vehicles
  3. 6.3Electromagnetic compatibility
  4. 6.4Sealing and IP protection
  5. 6.5Bench tests
  6. 6.6Track and terrain tests
  7. 6.7Reliability under vibration
  8. 6.8Technical documentation
  9. 6.9Approval of vehicle modifications
  10. 6.10Workshop: field validation of a TPMS system
  1. 7.1Driver training
  2. 7.2Checking procedures
  3. 7.3Puncture repair
  4. 7.4Sensor replacement
  5. 7.5Periodic calibration
  6. 7.6Fleet management
  7. 7.7Tyre KPIs
  8. 7.8Cost reduction
  9. 7.9Workshop safety
  10. 7.10Case study: tyre maintenance plan for a mining fleet
  1. 8.1Definition of the vehicle and its use
  2. 8.2Pressure requirements
  3. 8.3TPMS selection
  4. 8.4CTIS design
  5. 8.5Control strategy
  6. 8.6Validation plan
  7. 8.7Maintenance plan
  8. 8.8Conclusions
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: 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 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 standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe, Microsoft Power BI and Geotab MyGeotab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Procedures are studied on real cases of field validation of TPMS sensors, integration of central tyre inflation systems and analysis of fleet pressure data. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: UNECE Regulation R141, ISO 21750, UNECE Regulation R64, ETRTO Standards Manual, SAE J1939, IEC 60529.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UNECE R141, ISO 21750 and UNECE R64 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe, Microsoft Power BI, Geotab MyGeotab, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete pressure control system for a defined off-road vehicle, from TPMS selection and CTIS design to validation and maintenance plans, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Vehicle and pressure requirements
Define the vehicle, its use and the target pressures by terrain, load and speed.
TPMS selection
Select and configure TPMS sensors, thresholds and alarms for the application.
CTIS design
Design the central tyre inflation system, from compressor to wheel valves.
Control strategy and validation
Develop the control logic in Simulink and plan bench and field validation.
Final project
Integrate the system with a maintenance plan into a documented report, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Chassis systems engineerTyre technicianOff-road vehicle engineerEmbedded control engineerMachinery fleet managerTelematics technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe, Microsoft Power BI, Geotab MyGeotab, 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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