Postgraduate Diploma in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability. 8 modules covering ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC Guide 98-3 and MoTeC i2 Pro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability — 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
Typical roles
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.
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
Select sensors suited to the motorsport environment.
Apply infrared sensors with emissivity correction.
Instrument components with strain gauges.
Measure temperatures with thermocouples and resistance thermometers.
Ensure the metrological traceability of measurements.
Integrate sensors into data acquisition systems.
Validate and analyse the quality of measurements.
Who it's for
- Instrumentation engineer looking to specialise in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability.
- Data acquisition technician looking to specialise in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability.
- Metrology engineer looking to specialise in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability.
- Test engineer looking to specialise in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability.
- Competition data engineer looking to specialise in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability.
- Electronics technician looking to specialise in IR/Strain/Thermocouple Sensing and Traceability.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO/IEC 17025
- ISO/IEC Guide 98-3
- IEC 60584-1
- IEC 60751
- ASTM E251
- ISO 10012
- ASTM E230
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Sensor requirements in a racing environment1.2Ranges, bandwidth and resolution1.3Mass, size and mounting1.4Vibration, temperature and EMC1.5Signal conditioning1.6Analogue-to-digital conversion and sampling1.7Analogue versus digital sensors1.8Power supply and wiring1.9Sensor selection by application1.10Case study: sensor list for a single-seater
2.1Principles of radiation thermometry2.2Emissivity and its correction2.3IR sensors for tyre tread2.4IR sensors for brake discs2.5Field of view and resolution2.6Multi-channel IR arrays2.7Effects of dirt and reflections2.8Calibration with a black body2.9Thermal data analysis2.10Laboratory: calibration of an IR sensor with a black body
3.1Principle of the strain gauge3.2Full and half Wheatstone bridges3.3Temperature compensation3.4Installation and adhesives3.5Gauges on push-rods and wishbones3.6Load measurement in suspension3.7Gauges on driveshafts for torque3.8Calibration with known loads3.9Common installation faults3.10Practical: instrumenting a push-rod
4.1Seebeck effect and thermocouple types4.2Type K and N thermocouples4.3Cold junction and compensation4.4Four-wire Pt100 resistance thermometers4.5NTC thermistors in fluids4.6Response time and mounting4.7Exhaust and oil temperatures4.8Brake and calliper temperatures4.9Common measurement errors4.10Workshop: thermocouple measurement and cold junction compensation
5.1Concepts of metrological traceability5.2Calibration chain and standards5.3ISO 17025 accredited laboratories5.4Measurement uncertainty according to the GUM5.5Calibration certificates5.6Recalibration intervals5.7Management of measuring equipment5.8Calibration records5.9Internal and external metrological audits5.10Case study: uncertainty budget for a thermocouple
6.1Data loggers and channels6.2Sampling rates per channel6.3Anti-aliasing filtering before sampling6.4Channel synchronisation6.5Channel configuration in a logger6.6Scaling and units6.7Cable and connector management6.8On-track sensor diagnostics6.9Signal quality6.10Practical: channel configuration on a logger
7.1Detecting faulty sensors7.2Comparison between redundant sensors7.3Physical validation of measurements7.4Correction of offsets and drift7.5Documenting configurations7.6Communicating with performance engineers7.7Improving instrumentation7.8Sensor inventory management7.9Safety in installations7.10Case study: diagnosing strain gauge drift
8.1Defining measurement requirements8.2Sensor selection8.3Installation design8.4Calibration plan8.5Uncertainty calculation8.6Acquisition configuration8.7On-track validation8.8Analysis of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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, 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 MoTeC i2 Pro, Bosch WinDarab, DEWESoft, HBK catman, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Work is based on real calibration procedures for IR sensors and thermocouples, instrumentation of components with strain gauges, and validation of measurements in on-track testing. 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.
Select sensors suited to the motorsport environment.
Apply infrared sensors with emissivity correction.
Instrument components with strain gauges.
Measure temperatures with thermocouples and resistance thermometers.
Ensure the metrological traceability of measurements.
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 an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MoTeC i2 Pro, Bosch WinDarab, DEWESoft, HBK catman and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma 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 diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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