Postgraduate Diploma in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control. 8 modules covering ISO 10012 measurement management systems, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory competence and FARO CAM2. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control — studying from India
India is one of the world's largest automobile markets, with major manufacturing clusters around Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Sanand. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar anchor a dense supplier ecosystem of component makers across Chennai and Pune. Vehicle standards and type approvals are handled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Automotive Research Association of India, while the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers represents the industry. Engineers work on powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality validation and motorsport engineering, with demand rising as the industry transitions to new technologies.
Fees for India: ₹137,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are automotive engineers recognised in India, and which bodies matter?
Automotive engineering in India is recognised mainly through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India) and the Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering degrees from recognised universities are the usual entry route. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so their value for membership or roles depends on the employer or body concerned.
Which employers in India hire automotive and motorsport engineers?
Automotive engineers in India are hired by carmakers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India, their component suppliers, and design and testing firms. Motorsport teams and racing series also employ engineers. A private online programme can add specialised knowledge to your profile, but employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload depends on the format: a master's is about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma about 800 and a specialist course about 300. You get an assigned technical tutor and can pay in instalments. Some employers offer sponsorship, so it is worth asking your HR team before you enrol.
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 metrology concepts to the workshop environment.
Use conventional dimensional instruments correctly.
Measure vehicle geometry on a setup platform.
Use portable 3D measurement systems.
Manage equipment calibration with traceability.
Carry out R&R studies and rapid statistical controls.
Organise metrology during on-circuit events.
Who it's for
- Metrology technician who wants to specialise in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control.
- Competition mechanic who wants to specialise in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control.
- Quality engineer who wants to specialise in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control.
- Setup technician who wants to specialise in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control.
- Workshop manager who wants to specialise in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control.
- Dimensional inspector who wants to specialise in Workshop Metrology and Rapid Control.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10012 measurement management systems
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory competence
- ISO 1:2022 reference temperature
- JCGM 200 International Vocabulary of Metrology
- JCGM 100 GUM Guide
- ISO 14253-1 decision rules
- ISO 3611 micrometers
- ISO 13385-1 callipers
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Functions of metrology in the workshop1.2Differences from the metrology laboratory1.3SI units and traceability1.4Accuracy, precision and resolution1.5Sources of error in the workshop1.6Reference temperature of 20 °C1.7Cleaning and handling of instruments1.8Organisation of the measuring station1.9Measurement culture1.10Workshop: metrology inventory of a racing workshop
2.1Vernier callipers2.2External and internal micrometers2.3Comparators and probes2.4Bore gauges and internal measurement2.5Gauge blocks and feeler gauges2.6Go/no-go gauges2.7Surface plates and marking gauges2.8Protractors and levels2.9Verification of instruments2.10Practical: measuring a shaft with a micrometer and comparator
3.1Setup platforms and levelling3.2Ride height measurement3.3Camber and toe measurement3.4Caster angle measurement3.5Corner weighing scales3.6Wing height measurement3.7Laser alignment systems3.8Setup repeatability3.9Setup sheets3.10Laboratory: complete setup on a platform
4.1Articulated measuring arms4.2Handheld laser scanners4.3Laser tracker for large dimensions4.4Photogrammetry with coded targets4.5Field alignments4.6Comparison with CAD4.7Bodywork and wing measurement4.8Limitations in garage conditions4.9Scan data management4.10Practical: scanning a rear wing
5.1Calibration versus verification5.2Calibration intervals5.3Certificates and traceability5.4ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories5.5Equipment control under ISO 100125.6Labelling and equipment status5.7Management of out-of-tolerance equipment5.8Metrology management software5.9System audits5.10Case study: annual calibration plan
6.1Rapid sampling in short production runs6.2Control charts6.3Simplified R&R studies6.4Measurement capability6.5Conformity decisions6.6Simplified uncertainty estimation6.7Decision rules6.8Digital recording of measurements6.9Quality indicators6.10Practical: R&R study of a workshop calliper
7.1Travel metrology kit7.2Verification after transport7.3Control after incidents7.4Measurement of spare parts7.5Measurement of disc and pad wear7.6Tyre and rim control7.7Weight and ballast verification7.8Measurements for technical inspections7.9On-track data recording7.10Case study: dimensional check after contact with the wall
8.1Diagnosis of the current workshop8.2Instrument selection8.3Design of the measuring station8.4Rapid control procedures8.5Calibration plan8.6R&R study of instruments8.7On-circuit metrology plan8.8Indicators and improvement8.9Report 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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, 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 FARO CAM2, PolyWorks Inspector, Minitab, Q-DAS, GageList, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies use real procedures for geometry setup on a platform, portable component scanning and R&R studies of instruments. 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.
Apply metrology concepts to the workshop environment.
Use conventional dimensional instruments correctly.
Measure vehicle geometry on a setup platform.
Use portable 3D measurement systems.
Manage equipment calibration with traceability.
Where this takes you
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 Spanish to read technical standards documentation.
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.
You will work with FARO CAM2, PolyWorks Inspector, Minitab, Q-DAS and GageList. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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