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.
Course in Electronics Applied to Off-Road Competition — studying from Ireland
Ireland's agricultural, forestry, construction and utility sectors rely heavily on off-road vehicles and specialist machinery, creating steady demand for engineers and technicians. Dealers, manufacturers' service networks and specialist fabricators support tractors, earthmoving equipment, forestry machines and bespoke vehicles. Engineers in this area work on hydraulics, powertrain integration, machine safety and maintenance planning. Machinery safety and market surveillance are overseen by national safety and standards authorities in line with European machinery directives.
Fees for Ireland: €743 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Are there professional bodies in Ireland for off-road and specialist vehicle engineers that this qualification relates to?
Off-road and machinery engineers in Ireland often join Engineers Ireland, and agricultural and construction sectors have their own industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership, licences or recognition. Confirm entry requirements directly with any body you are considering.
Do Irish employers in agriculture, construction and specialist machinery value this training?
Employers in Ireland's agricultural machinery, construction and plant hire sectors generally weigh practical experience heavily. A private online qualification may support your application, but its value is decided by each employer. The final project can help demonstrate your skills, though no outcome is guaranteed.
Is the programme manageable alongside work, and can my employer pay for it?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around field or workshop schedules from anywhere in Ireland. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the electronic architecture of an off-road competition vehicle.
Select and install sensors resistant to dust, water and vibration.
Configure data loggers and telemetry systems.
Adjust the electronic engine management and actuators.
Analyse session data to support setup decisions.
Diagnose electrical and network faults under field conditions.
Design the data acquisition system for a specific vehicle.
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.
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
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What it contributes and what risks it introduces1.2Regulations and permitted electronics1.3Electrical architecture of the vehicle1.4Power supply, earthing and protection1.5Hostile environment: vibration, dust, heat1.6Reliability as the primary criterion1.7System documentation1.8Necessary workshop tools1.9Electrical safety at work1.10Workshop: surveying the schematic of a vehicle
2.1Temperature and pressure sensors2.2Position and travel sensors2.3Accelerometers and gyroscopes2.4Fuel flow and level2.5Revolutions and speed2.6Sensor mounting and protection2.7Wiring, shielding and connectors2.8Calibration and verification2.9Sampling frequencies2.10Practical: installing and calibrating one channel
3.1On-board data loggers3.2Capacity, formats and download3.3Real-time telemetry: range and limits3.4Antennas and links3.5Displays and steering wheels with information3.6Alarms and warnings to the driver3.7System power consumption3.8Data backup3.9Synchronisation of sources3.10Practical: configuring a data logger
4.1Programmable control units4.2Maps and their validation on the test bench4.3Injection and ignition control4.4Cooling and fan management4.5Locking and traction control, where permitted4.6Actuators and power relays4.7Protection against actuator failure4.8Degraded modes and safety4.9Logging of control parameters4.10Practical: tuning a control function
5.1Data preparation and cleaning5.2Derived channels and calculations5.3Comparison between stages and between drivers5.4Detection of mechanical anomalies5.5Data for deciding setups5.6Data for deciding maintenance5.7Report for the team5.8Common interpretation errors5.9Traceability of decisions5.10Practical: analysis report for one stage
6.1Electrical diagnostics at the bivouac6.2Intermittent faults and how to find them6.3On-board electronic spares6.4Temporary repairs with good judgement6.5Prevention: inspection and offcuts6.6Training the team in electronics6.7Software version management6.8Common errors and their cost6.9Real cases of electronic failure6.10Final project: electronic system of a vehicle
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.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the electronic architecture of an off-road competition vehicle.
Select and install sensors resistant to dust, water and vibration.
Configure data loggers and telemetry systems.
Adjust the electronic engine management and actuators.
Analyse session data to support setup decisions.
Where this takes you
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.
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 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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