Postgraduate Diploma in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows. 8 modules covering FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, FIM MotoE World Championship Regulations and FLIR Thermal Studio. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows — 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: €1,790 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the mechanisms of heat generation and dissipation in tyres.
Measure track temperatures using infrared sensors and thermography.
Diagnose degradation mechanisms from used tyres.
Determine the working thermal windows of steel and carbon brakes.
Build thermal and degradation models calibrated with data.
Apply thermal management strategies during a session.
Manage the temperature of batteries and motors in electric competition motorcycles.
Who it's for
- Tyre engineer looking to specialise in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows.
- Performance engineer looking to specialise in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows.
- Competition brake engineer looking to specialise in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows.
- Thermal systems engineer looking to specialise in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows.
- Track data analyst looking to specialise in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows.
- Tyre supplier technician looking to specialise in Degradation and 2R Thermal Windows.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations
- FIM MotoE World Championship Regulations
- Reglamento UNECE n.º 75
- ISO 18434-1:2008
- Reglamento UNECE n.º 136
- ISO 8855:2011
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Heat generation through hysteresis and friction1.2Conduction, convection and radiation in the tread1.3Surface temperature versus carcass temperature1.4Glass transition of the compound1.5Thermal window and grip curve1.6Influence of pressure on temperature1.7Heating in the shoulder and centre of the tread1.8Cooling on straights and in rain1.9Effect of electric tyre warmers1.10Practical: simplified thermal balance of a tyre
2.1Contact and probe pyrometers2.2Multi-channel infrared sensors in the wheel2.3Thermal imaging cameras in the garage2.4TPMS sensors with gas temperature2.5Location and calibration of IR sensors2.6Emissivity and measurement errors2.7Synchronisation with lap data2.8Thermal maps of the tread surface2.9Measurement protocols after the session2.10Laboratory: tyre thermography after a run
3.1Thermal degradation of the compound3.2Abrasive and fatigue wear3.3Graining due to low temperature3.4Blistering due to overheating3.5Loss of carcass stiffness3.6Asymmetric degradation depending on the circuit3.7Performance curves versus laps3.8Ageing through thermal cycling3.9Visual inspection and diagnosis3.10Workshop: diagnosing used tyres from photographs
4.1Steel and carbon discs4.2Working window of the carbon disc4.3Friction coefficient and temperature4.4Ducts and cooling covers4.5Pad fade and glazing4.6Disc temperature measurement4.7Choosing discs according to the circuit4.8Wear of pads and discs4.9Adjusting disc diameters4.10Case study: selecting discs for a heavy-braking circuit
5.1Lumped-parameter models5.2Multi-node thermal models5.3Parameter identification from data5.4Empirical models of degradation per lap5.5Coupling between temperature and grip5.6Simulation of long stints5.7Sensitivity to ambient temperature5.8Validation with track data5.9Use in a lap simulator5.10Practical: three-node thermal model in Python
6.1Cold and hot pressures6.2Minimum pressure rules6.3Warming up on the out-lap6.4Management using power maps6.5Driving style and temperature6.6Setup adjustments for temperature6.7Effect of wind, sun and cloud cover6.8Thermal instructions for the rider6.9Decisions in changing conditions6.10Case study: adjusting pressures on a cold track surface
7.1Thermal window of lithium-ion cells7.2Degradation through temperature and cycling7.3Battery cooling in electric motorcycles7.4Motor and inverter temperature7.5Thermal derating and strategies7.6Thermal management in electric competition7.7Thermal monitoring via the BMS7.8Thermal safety and thermal runaway7.9MotoE technical regulations7.10Case study: thermal strategy in an electric race
8.1Selection of component and circuit8.2Thermal instrumentation plan8.3Data acquisition on track8.4Identification of the operating window8.5Thermal and degradation model8.6Validation with data8.7Setup recommendations8.8Thermal management report8.9Dissertation 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. No fixed timetables: 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 FLIR Thermal Studio, MoTeC i2 Pro, Python (SciPy), MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real tyre and brake thermography procedures from track sessions, identification of thermal models with real data, and degradation analysis over long stints. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Explain the mechanisms of heat generation and dissipation in tyres.
Measure track temperatures using infrared sensors and thermography.
Diagnose degradation mechanisms from used tyres.
Determine the working thermal windows of steel and carbon brakes.
Build thermal and degradation models calibrated with data.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, 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 FLIR Thermal Studio, MoTeC i2 Pro, Python (SciPy) and MATLAB/Simulink. 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 integrative 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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