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Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry. 8 modules covering ISO 11898-1, ISO 11898-2 and Vector CANoe. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry — studying from Ireland

Ireland has a modest automotive footprint, with activity centred on component supply, automotive electronics, testing and aftermarket services rather than vehicle assembly. Motorsport and performance engineering are represented by teams, specialist workshops and engineering consultancies, often linked to the Irish motorsport community. Engineers in this area work on powertrain components, vehicle dynamics, sensor integration and testing for both established manufacturers and suppliers. Regulatory oversight for road vehicles comes from national and European type-approval bodies, while industry collaboration is coordinated through automotive and engineering associations.

Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Ireland

  • Department of Transport
  • Motor Industry Ireland (MII)
  • Engineers Ireland
  • Motorsport Ireland

Typical roles

  • Automotive Engineer
  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
  • Powertrain Test Engineer
  • Motorsport Performance Engineer

Questions from Ireland

Which Irish bodies are relevant for recognising automotive engineering qualifications?

In Ireland, Engineers Ireland is the principal professional body for engineers and runs chartered engineer registration. Automotive vehicle standards and roadworthiness fall under the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Test system. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide. Confirm this with them before enrolling if it matters for your career.

Where do automotive and motorsport engineers typically work in Ireland, and do employers value online study?

Ireland has automotive supply chain and engineering activity, along with motorsport and vehicle-related design roles, though it is a smaller market than larger European countries. Employers usually weigh practical experience and proven skills heavily. An online private qualification can complement a CV, but whether it is valued depends on each employer, and no outcome can be guaranteed.

How do I fit this programme around work and what language level is needed?

Study is fully online and taught in English, so you need a good working command of English for technical reading and written assignments. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so raise that with your employer early.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Design network architectures for competition vehicles.

02

Configure and diagnose CAN and CAN FD networks.

03

Understand how FlexRay works.

04

Apply automotive Ethernet and time synchronisation.

05

Design real-time telemetry systems.

06

Use measurement and diagnostic protocols.

07

Integrate and diagnose in-vehicle networks.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle network engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
  • Telemetry engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
  • Competition electronics engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
  • Embedded systems engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
  • Integration engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
  • Cabling technician who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 11898-1
  • ISO 11898-2
  • ISO 17458-1
  • IEEE 802.3bw
  • IEEE 802.1AS
  • IEEE 1588
  • ISO 15765-2
  • ISO 14229-1
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Network architectures in competition
  2. 1.2Bus, star and ring topologies
  3. 1.3Latency and determinism requirements
  4. 1.4Bandwidth per subsystem
  5. 1.5Networks in standard F1 ECUs
  6. 1.6Gateways between networks
  7. 1.7Noise and EMC in cabling
  8. 1.8Competition connectors and cabling
  9. 1.9Trends in vehicle networks
  10. 1.10Case study: network architecture of a GT car
  1. 2.1CAN physical layer and terminations
  2. 2.2CAN frame and arbitration
  3. 2.3CAN FD and high speeds
  4. 2.4DBC databases
  5. 2.5Message and signal design
  6. 2.6Bus load and scheduling
  7. 2.7Error detection and management
  8. 2.8Diagnostics with analysers
  9. 2.9Higher-layer protocols ISO-TP and J1939
  10. 2.10Laboratory: CAN traffic analysis with CANoe
  1. 3.1FlexRay architecture
  2. 3.2Static and dynamic segments
  3. 3.3Global clock synchronisation
  4. 3.4Fault tolerance and dual channels
  5. 3.5Configuration with FIBEX
  6. 3.6Applications in active chassis
  7. 3.7Comparison with CAN and Ethernet
  8. 3.8FlexRay diagnostics
  9. 3.9Current state of the technology
  10. 3.10Practice: designing a FlexRay cycle
  1. 4.1100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 physical layer
  2. 4.2Switches and VLANs
  3. 4.3Service-oriented communication SOME/IP
  4. 4.4Time-Sensitive Networking for deterministic traffic
  5. 4.5Synchronisation with PTP IEEE 1588
  6. 4.6Quality of service
  7. 4.7Ethernet network security
  8. 4.8Analysis tools
  9. 4.9Applications in telemetry
  10. 4.10Workshop: traffic capture with Wireshark
  1. 5.1Real-time telemetry architecture
  2. 5.2Radio links and bands
  3. 5.3Data compression
  4. 5.4Channel prioritisation
  5. 5.5Packet loss and recovery
  6. 5.6Track antennas
  7. 5.7Bidirectional telemetry and regulations
  8. 5.8Link security
  9. 5.9Data storage in the garage
  10. 5.10Case study: telemetry design for a street circuit
  1. 6.1XCP over CAN
  2. 6.2XCP over Ethernet
  3. 6.3UDS diagnostic services
  4. 6.4MDF4 data format
  5. 6.5Time synchronisation of measurements
  6. 6.6Tool integration
  7. 6.7Acquisition performance
  8. 6.8Access security
  9. 6.9Good practice in measurement configuration
  10. 6.10Practice: XCP measurement configuration
  1. 7.1Network integration plan
  2. 7.2Bench network testing
  3. 7.3Fault diagnosis
  4. 7.4Network simulation tools
  5. 7.5Latency validation
  6. 7.6Network documentation
  7. 7.7Change management
  8. 7.8Lessons learned log
  9. 7.9Preventive cable maintenance
  10. 7.10Case study: intermittent CAN fault
  1. 8.1Requirements definition
  2. 8.2Network architecture
  3. 8.3CAN message design
  4. 8.4Ethernet segment design
  5. 8.5Telemetry design
  6. 8.6Integration plan
  7. 8.7Load and latency testing
  8. 8.8Final system evaluation
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer, PEAK PCAN-View, McLaren ATLAS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for CAN traffic analysis in vehicles, latency testing on a network bench and telemetry configuration on a circuit. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:an approach based on safety-by-design, 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.

Requirements definition

Design network architectures for competition vehicles.

Network architecture

Configure and diagnose CAN and CAN FD networks.

CAN message design

Understand how FlexRay works.

Ethernet segment design

Apply automotive Ethernet and time synchronisation.

Telemetry design

Design real-time telemetry systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle network engineerTelemetry engineerCompetition electronics engineerEmbedded systems engineerIntegration engineerCabling technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of 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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 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 course uses Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer, PEAK PCAN-View, McLaren ATLAS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own SEIUM diploma upon 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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