Postgraduate Diploma in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R. 8 modules with ASTM E466, ASTM E739 and nCode DesignLife. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R — 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
Measure and process service loads for durability analysis.
Apply high- and low-cycle fatigue methods to motorcycle components.
Predict component life using finite elements and fracture mechanics.
Characterise suspension kinematics and compliance.
Design accelerated durability tests on a test bench.
Select and apply non-destructive testing techniques.
Analyse in-service failures and propose corrective actions.
Who it's for
- Durability engineer who wishes to specialise in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R.
- Bench test engineer who wishes to specialise in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R.
- Non-destructive testing technician who wishes to specialise in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R.
- Suspension engineer who wishes to specialise in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R.
- Failure analysis engineer who wishes to specialise in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R.
- Fatigue calculation engineer who wishes to specialise in Fatigue, K&C and NDT Testing for 2R.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the motorcycle manufacturing sector.
What you'll work with
- ASTM E466
- ASTM E739
- ISO 12107
- ISO 9712
- ISO 17640
- ISO 3452-1
- ISO 9934-1
- ISO 17636-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Load acquisition with strain gauges1.2Wheel dynamometers and load cells1.3Load spectra by type of use1.4Rainflow counting and load matrices1.5Extrapolation to full vehicle life1.6Misuse loads and extreme events1.7Accelerated durability tracks1.8Correlation between users and track1.9Load telemetry on enduro motorcycles1.10Workshop: rainflow processing of a measured signal
2.1S-N curves and fatigue limit2.2Effect of mean stress: Goodman and Gerber2.3Stress concentrators and notch sensitivity2.4Low-cycle fatigue and ε-N curves2.5Cumulative damage and Miner's rule2.6Multiaxial fatigue in real components2.7Fatigue of welded joints2.8Influence of surface finish2.9Fatigue of composite parts2.10Practice: life calculation of a swingarm
3.1Finite element fatigue analysis3.2Superposition of unit load cases3.3Frequency-domain analysis3.4Fracture mechanics and crack propagation3.5Paris law and damage tolerance3.6Fatigue of cast aluminium parts3.7Optimisation for durability3.8Validation of models with tests3.9Influence of welding residual stresses3.10Laboratory: durability analysis in nCode
4.1Concept of K&C testing4.2Telescopic fork kinematics4.3Swingarm and linkage systems4.4Progression and anti-squat curves4.5Lateral and torsional fork compliance4.6Stiffness of mounts and axles4.7K&C measurement on a test bench4.8Influence on stability and feel4.9Compliance and steering precision4.10Case study: progression curve of a linkage
5.1Multi-axis servo-hydraulic benches5.2Reproduction of road signals5.3Component testing: wheels, handlebars and footrests5.4Full-vehicle roller testing5.5Stop criteria and crack detection5.6Test acceleration and equivalence5.7Recording and analysis of results5.8Safety in test laboratories5.9Environmental tests combined with loading5.10Practice: specification of a fork test
6.1Visual and liquid penetrant inspection6.2Magnetic particle testing of steels6.3Conventional ultrasonics and phased array6.4Radiography and tomography of castings6.5Eddy current testing of aluminium6.6Thermography for composites6.7NDT personnel qualification6.8Acceptance criteria and records6.9Inspection of cast aluminium wheels6.10Workshop: selection of the default NDT technique
7.1Fractography and beach marks7.2Typical failures in wheels and axles7.3Fractures of brackets and mountings7.4Electron microscopy of surfaces7.58D root cause analysis7.6Warranty claims and campaigns7.7Lessons learned in design7.8Technical documentation of the analysis7.9Design improvement after failure7.10Case study: fatigue fracture of a footrest bracket
8.1Target component and life requirements8.2Definition of service loads8.3Finite element fatigue calculation8.4K&C study of the associated system8.5Design of the accelerated bench test8.6Non-destructive inspection plan8.7Validation and acceptance criteria8.8Residual risk analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM Institute 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, which makes 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 nCode DesignLife, FEMFAT, Ansys Mechanical, MSC Adams, MTS RPC Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for reproducing road signals on servo-hydraulic benches, measurement of suspension kinematics and compliance, and magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspection of components. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Measure and process service loads for durability analysis.
Apply high- and low-cycle fatigue methods to motorcycle components.
Predict component life using finite elements and fracture mechanics.
Characterise suspension kinematics and compliance.
Design accelerated durability tests on a test bench.
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 the reading of technical standards.
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 work is carried out with nCode DesignLife, FEMFAT, Ansys Mechanical, MSC Adams and MTS RPC Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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