Course in Team Logistics for Off-Road Competitions
Online 300-hour course in team logistics for off-road competitions. 6 modules covering the ATA Convention (ATA carnet for temporary admission), Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code) and advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Team Logistics for Off-Road Competitions — studying from New Zealand
Off-road and special vehicle engineering is a major strength in New Zealand, reflecting the importance of agriculture, forestry, mining and construction. Manufacturers and fabricators in the Waikato and Canterbury produce tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment and specialised machinery, many of which are exported worldwide. Engineers in this field work on design, testing and safety compliance for equipment used on farms, in plantations and on remote worksites.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,470 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies relate to off-road and specialist vehicle engineering?
Engineering New Zealand is the main professional body, and vehicle compliance is handled by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Heavy machinery and certain specialist vehicles can also fall under WorkSafe New Zealand rules. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so employers and regulators decide their value.
Who hires off-road and special vehicle engineers in New Zealand?
Employers include forestry and agricultural equipment firms, mining and civil construction contractors, fabrication shops, and emergency or utility vehicle fleets. Practical design, safety and maintenance skills are central to hiring. A SEIUM qualification may help, but its weight depends on the employer.
How does the study load work for someone with a job here?
The programme is fully online, so you can study around work from anywhere in New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or sponsored by an employer.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the role of logistics in sporting results.
Organise the team's equipment, packaging and inventory.
Manage international transport and temporary customs procedures.
Design the operation of the support base.
Plan en-route support and refuelling with dangerous goods.
Budget staff, transport and spare parts for a season.
Prepare the complete logistics plan for an off-road event.
Who it's for
- Team logistics coordinator wishing to specialise in Team Logistics in Off-Road Competitions.
- Rally raid team manager wishing to specialise in Team Logistics in Off-Road Competitions.
- Technical support manager wishing to specialise in Team Logistics in Off-Road Competitions.
- Customs and transport manager wishing to specialise in Team Logistics in Off-Road Competitions.
- Competition spare parts manager wishing to specialise in Team Logistics in Off-Road Competitions.
- Race operations planner wishing to specialise in Team Logistics in Off-Road Competitions.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter off-road competition.
What you'll work with
- ATA Convention (ATA carnet for temporary admission)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- ADR (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- IATA DGR (dangerous goods by air)
- CMR Convention (international carriage of goods by road)
- FIA International Sporting Code
- Regulation (EC) 561/2006 (driving and rest times)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Scope of logistics in competition1.2Phases: preparation, transfer, event, return1.3Team logistics organisation chart1.4Budget and its line items1.5Reverse timeline from the start1.6Typical logistical risks1.7Indicators of logistics that work1.8Differences between rally raid and short rally1.9Master team documentation1.10Workshop: reverse timeline of an event
2.1Master equipment list2.2Critical spare parts and quantities2.3Tools and workshop equipment2.4Coding and identification2.5Packaging and protection for transport2.6Boxes, racks and containers2.7Weights and volumes2.8Inventory and departure control2.9Parts traceability2.10Practice: master list and loading plan
3.1Truck, trailer and semi-trailer3.2Sea and air transport3.3Choosing the mode according to the event3.4Transport documentation3.5ATA carnet and temporary admission3.6Dangerous goods: fuel and batteries3.7Insurance for equipment in transit3.8Deadlines and safety margins3.9Incidents and contingency plans3.10Practice: international transport file
4.1Choosing and setting up the bivouac4.2Energy, lighting and water4.3Work area and safety4.4Waste and fluids management4.5Communications and connectivity4.6Staff accommodation and rest4.7Team meals and hydration4.8Shifts and handovers4.9Order and cleaning protocols4.10Practice: designing a support base
5.1Authorised support points5.2Rapid support vehicles5.3Refuelling and range plan5.4Tyre management en route5.5Vehicle recovery5.6Communication with the driver5.7Decisions with incomplete information5.8Intervention log5.9Coordination with the organisers5.10Practice: support plan for a stage
6.1Roles and number of personnel6.2Accreditations and permits6.3Working hours, fatigue and occupational safety6.4Pre-event team training6.5Cost control during the event6.6Closing, return and equipment review6.7Post-event logistics analysis6.8Common mistakes and their cost6.9Continuous improvement between events6.10Final project: complete logistics plan for an event
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, Trello, Google Earth Pro, Sortly (inventory), Microsoft Project, in free, academic or trial versions. Case studies are based on real logistics planning procedures for a rally raid, spare parts inventory and packaging, and simulated en-route support. 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 role of logistics in sporting results.
Organise the team's equipment, packaging and inventory.
Manage international transport and temporary customs procedures.
Design the operation of the support base.
Plan en-route support and refuelling with dangerous goods.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with advanced Excel, Trello, Google Earth Pro, Sortly (inventory), Microsoft Project. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative final 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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