Postgraduate Diploma in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid. 8 modules covering the FIM Cross-Country Rallies Regulations, the Dakar Regulations (ASO) and Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid — 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
Apply reliability and maintainability concepts to raid motorcycles.
Design stage-by-stage preventive maintenance plans.
Organise assistance and work at the bivouac.
Diagnose and repair faults under campaign conditions.
Manage spare parts logistics and customs procedures.
Analyse failures using FMEA and root cause analysis.
Lead assistance teams with safety and efficiency criteria.
Who it's for
- Rally mechanic wishing to specialise in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid.
- Assistance chief wishing to specialise in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid.
- Reliability engineer wishing to specialise in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid.
- Competition logistics manager wishing to specialise in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid.
- Off-road maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid.
- Raid team coordinator wishing to specialise in Campaign Maintenance and Reliability in Raid.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter off-road competition.
What you'll work with
- FIM Cross-Country Rallies Regulations
- Dakar Regulations (ASO)
- IEC 60812:2018
- UNE-EN 13306:2018
- UNE-EN 15341:2020
- ATA Convention (temporary admission)
- Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Reliability, availability and maintainability concepts1.2Bathtub curve and failure modes1.3Retirement statistics by cause1.4Mechanical loads in rally stages1.5Design for rapid maintenance1.6Critical parts and service life1.7Marathon stages and assistance limitations1.8Engine change rules and penalties1.9Reliability versus weight and performance1.10Case study: analysis of retirements across several editions
2.1Mileage-based intervention plan2.2Oil and filter changes in raids2.3Transmission and chain inspection2.4Brake and brake pad review2.5Bearing and steering control2.6Spoke and rim inspection2.7Tyre sealant and tyre changes2.8Clearances and torque settings2.9Stage work cards2.10Workshop: maintenance plan for a ten-stage rally
3.1Bivouac Organization and Shifts 3.2 Roles of the Mechanic and the Assistance Chief 3.3 Night Intervention Times 3.4 Mobile Tools and Workbenches 3.5 Spare Parts Management in the truck 3.6 communication with the rider after a stage 3.7 occupational safety at the bivouac 3.8 waste and fluid management 3.9 rapid assistance in the Parc Fermé 3.10 Practice: Timed Night Maintenance Simulation
4.1Diagnosis based on rider symptoms4.2Use of electronic diagnostic tools4.3Emergency roadside repairs4.4Rider's tool kit4.5Welding and improvised repairs4.6Radiator and hose repair4.7Puncture and tyre sealant repair4.8Recovery after water crossings4.9Decision to continue or retire4.10Case study: water pump repair during a stage
5.1Critical spare parts list by system5.2Spare parts kits per stage and rider5.3ATA Carnet and customs procedures5.4Sea freight in containers and by truck5.5Inventory and traceability with codes5.6Seasonal spare parts budget5.7Agreements with suppliers and manufacturers5.8Supply in remote areas5.9Stock planning by scenario5.10Practice: spare parts inventory for a two-motorcycle team
6.1Structured recording of incidents during the event6.2Root cause analysis with an Ishikawa diagram6.3FMEA of raid motorcycle components6.4Verification tests after the event6.5Corrective and preventive actions6.6Technical reports to the manufacturer6.7MTBF and retirement rate indicators6.8Evolution of preparation between seasons6.9Team knowledge base6.10Case study: FMEA of the secondary transmission
7.1Leadership of the assistance chief7.2Training and multi-skilling of mechanics7.3Risk prevention and health at the bivouac7.4Work shifts and rest management7.5Internal communication protocols7.6Regulations on authorised assistance7.7Campaign budget control7.8Relations with sponsors7.9Reducing environmental impact7.10Case study: organising assistance for the Dakar
8.1Definition of the event and the motorcycle8.2Assessment of breakdown risks8.3Stage-by-stage maintenance plan8.4Logistics and transport plan8.5Spare parts and tool kit8.6Organisation of assistance8.7Reliability indicators8.8Campaign budget8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Excel, Odoo, Minitab, Trello, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real maintenance planning procedures for actual rallies, night assistance simulations and FMEA analyses of critical components. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Apply reliability and maintainability concepts to raid motorcycles.
Design stage-by-stage preventive maintenance plans.
Organise assistance and work at the bivouac.
Diagnose and repair faults under campaign conditions.
Manage spare parts logistics and customs procedures.
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 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.
The programme uses Excel, Odoo, Minitab and Trello. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma on 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 are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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