Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times. 8 modules covering ISO 19689:2016, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and TEXA IDC5. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times — studying from Ireland
Ireland's two-wheeler sector is mainly represented by retail, servicing, touring and motorsport activity rather than large-scale manufacturing. Motorcycle dealerships, specialist workshops and events such as the North West 200 and the Irish road racing scene sustain a strong engineering and technical community. Engineers and technicians in this area work on vehicle dynamics, electrical systems, testing and performance tuning. Road vehicle type-approval and safety requirements are overseen by national transport and road safety authorities.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised professional body in Ireland for this area that this qualification is linked to?
Motorcycle engineering in Ireland has no single regulated professional title. Engineers commonly join Engineers Ireland, and motorsport or automotive professionals may participate in relevant industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not grant membership or licences. Check the requirements of any body you intend to join.
Would Irish employers in motorcycle and 2-wheeler sectors recognise this training?
Employers in Ireland, including dealerships, component suppliers and specialist workshops, decide for themselves how to value private online qualifications. Practical experience and demonstrable project work are often weighted heavily. The final project may help show your capability, but there is no guarantee of recognition or employment outcome.
How flexible is the programme for someone already working or running a business?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it can be fitted around work from anywhere in Ireland. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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
Interpret the electronic architecture and communication networks of a motorcycle.
Use diagnostic tools to read codes and parameters and carry out adaptations.
Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using systematic methods.
Measure workshop work through timing and predetermined motion time systems.
Produce reliable, validated labour time guides.
Analyse the productivity and efficiency of an aftersales service.
Propose organisational improvements that increase right-first-time repairs.
Who it's for
- Motorcycle diagnostics technician who wants to specialise in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times.
- Workshop manager who wants to specialise in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times.
- Technical trainer in an aftersales network who wants to specialise in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times.
- Time and methods analyst who wants to specialise in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times.
- Aftersales technical support engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times.
- Official service manager who wants to specialise in 2R Diagnostics and Standard Times.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter dealerships and official service centres.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19689:2016
- Reglamento (UE) n.º 168/2013
- ISO 14229-1:2020
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) n.º 134/2014
- ISO 15765-2:2024
- ISO 14230-4:2000
- ISO 11898-1:2015
- UNE-EN ISO 6385:2016
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Control unit topology: engine, ABS, IMU and dashboard1.2CAN and K-Line networks in motorcycles1.3Engine sensors: MAP, TPS, lambda and crankshaft1.4Actuators: injectors, ride-by-wire and exhaust valve1.5Starting, charging and regulation systems1.6LED lighting and power consumption management1.7Immobiliser and transponder keys1.8Electrics for electric motorcycles and scooters1.9Wiring diagrams and wire coding1.10Practical: reading the wiring diagram of an injection system
2.1Diagnostic connector according to ISO 196892.2UDS services and fault codes2.3OBD Euro 5 requirements for category L2.4Multi-brand tester versus official tool2.5Real-time parameter reading2.6Activations, adaptations and resets2.7Control unit software updates2.8Data logging in dynamic testing2.9Cybersecurity in diagnostic access2.10Laboratory: UDS session with a CAN analyser
3.1Voltage drop measurement with a multimeter3.2Oscilloscope: inductive and Hall effect signals3.3Parasitic consumption and current leakage3.4ABS and traction control diagnosis3.5Inertial sensors and cornering aids3.6Battery, three-phase stator and regulator3.7Intermittent faults in connectors and harnesses3.8High-voltage systems in electric motorcycles3.9Guided diagnostic trees3.10Case study: intermittent wheel sensor fault
4.1Cylinder compression and leak-down testing4.2Valve clearance adjustment and timing4.3Throttle body synchronisation4.4Exhaust gas analysis4.5Transmission, clutch and chain noises4.6Suspension play and leaks4.7Brakes: disc warping and pumps4.8Diagnosis through oil analysis4.9Endoscopic inspection of the combustion chamber4.10Workshop: loss of power in a twin-cylinder engine
5.1Work measurement and method study5.2Stopwatch timing and pace rating5.3Fatigue and contingency allowances5.4MTM and MOST predetermined motion time systems5.5Work sampling5.6Video analysis of operations5.7Mechanic workstation ergonomics5.8Standardisation of repair procedures5.9Variability between technicians and learning curve5.10Practical: timing a transmission kit replacement
6.1Building an operations time guide6.2Combined operations and overlaps6.3Diagnosis time versus repair time6.4Manufacturer-recognised warranty times6.5Validating time guides in a pilot workshop6.6Productivity, efficiency and utilisation6.7Hourly rate and customer quotations6.8Auditing repair orders6.9Updating times for new models6.10Case study: time guide for a 10,000 km service
7.1Active reception and initial diagnosis7.2Workshop load planning7.3Parts management and waiting times7.4Right-first-time repair7.5Technician training and certification7.6Manufacturer remote technical support7.7Technical bulletins and service campaigns7.8Workshop customer satisfaction7.9Workshop indicators in the DMS7.10Workshop: dashboard of an official service centre
8.1Model and operation selection8.2Guided diagnostic plan8.3Time recording and assessment8.4Standard time calculation8.5Time guide proposal8.6Validation with workshop technicians8.7Economic impact on the workshop8.8Improvement recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is TEXA IDC5, Bosch ESI[tronic] 2.0, PicoScope 7 Automotive, Vector CANalyzer, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real guided diagnosis procedures for intermittent faults in the ABS system, timing of maintenance operations in an official workshop, and validation of a labour time guide for a new model. Assessment is continuous by module, 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.
Interpret the electronic architecture and communication networks of a motorcycle.
Use diagnostic tools to read codes and parameters and carry out adaptations.
Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using systematic methods.
Measure workshop work through timing and predetermined motion time systems.
Produce reliable, validated labour time guides.
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses TEXA IDC5, Bosch ESI[tronic] 2.0, PicoScope 7 Automotive and Vector CANalyzer. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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