MoTeC Software Course for Beginners
Online course of 300 hours in MoTeC software for beginners. 6 modules covering the MoTeC i2 environment, graphs and components, maths channels, performance analysis with MoTeC, logger and dash configuration, and a MoTeC analysis project, with ISO 11898-1, SAE J1939, ASAM MDF and MoTeC i2 Pro, with an assigned technical tutor.
MoTeC Software Course for Beginners — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand has a modest automotive industry, with most vehicle engineering centred on aftermarket parts, commercial vehicle body building, and the import and distribution of vehicles. Motorsport is a significant sector, with Hamilton and the Waikato region hosting a dense cluster of racing teams and engineering firms, and the Motorsport New Zealand body governing the national championships. Automotive engineers commonly work for importers, dealer networks, fleet operators and specialist fabrication businesses, and the sector also serves the country's large agricultural vehicle market.
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
Is automotive engineering a regulated title in New Zealand, and which bodies matter here?
The title Chartered Professional Engineer is regulated and administered by Engineering New Zealand, which sets competence standards for registration. Vehicle standards and certification in New Zealand are overseen by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition by employers or Engineering New Zealand is not something SEIUM can promise.
What kinds of automotive and motorsport employers hire engineers in New Zealand?
New Zealand's automotive sector includes vehicle importers, workshops and fleet operators, motorsport teams and specialist fabrication and engineering firms, along with companies supplying parts and servicing. Roles often reward hands-on experience and clear technical reporting. A private qualification can support an application, but whether an employer values it is their decision and cannot be assumed.
How much time does a programme need, and can an employer help fund it?
Specialist courses take about 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, all online in English with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Choose a pace you can sustain alongside work, and check with your employer early about any funding or study leave arrangements.
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
Use the MoTeC i2 interface and project structure confidently.
Build worksheets with the right graph components.
Create useful maths channels for analysis.
Analyse track sessions against performance criteria.
Configure MoTeC loggers and displays.
Export and share data with the team.
Produce reusable templates and reports.
Who it's for
- Data engineers starting out with MoTeC.
- Performance analysts.
- Telemetry technicians.
- Track engineers.
- Simulation engineers.
- Sim racers who want to analyse their own data.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to break into motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 11898-1 (CAN bus)
- SAE J1939 (vehicle communication network)
- ASAM MDF (measurement data format)
- FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J (technical regulations)
- ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics vocabulary)
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- MoTeC Dash Manager
- MoTeC M1 Tune
- Microsoft Excel
6 modules
1.1i2 Standard and i2 Pro versions1.2Installation and licences1.3Project and workspace structure1.4Opening .ld log files1.5Worksheets and tabs1.6Available graph components1.7Navigating the lap and the cursor1.8Shortcuts and interface customisation1.9Importing data from simulators1.10Practical: creating your first workspace
2.1Time and distance graph2.2Circuit map coloured by channel2.3XY scatter plot2.4Suspension travel histograms2.5Tables of values per lap2.6Channel bars and gauges2.7Time difference graph2.8Lap and session reports2.9Reusable worksheet templates2.10Workshop: building a braking analysis worksheet
3.1Syntax of maths expressions3.2Channel units and conversion3.3Filtering and derivative functions3.4Conditional channels with logical functions3.5Calculating accelerations from speed3.6Calculating damper velocities3.7Working channels with constants3.8Organising channels into groups3.9Validating results3.10Lab: creating wheel slip channels
4.1Comparison of overlaid laps4.2Analysis by sectors and corners4.3Variable distance windows4.4Tyre and temperature analysis4.5Fuel consumption analysis4.6Detecting alarms and limits4.7Exporting data to CSV4.8Comparing several sessions4.9Generating automatic reports4.10Case study: analysis of a qualifying session
5.1M1 and C1 configuration software5.2Defining logged channels5.3Logging rates per channel5.4Configuring alarms on the display5.5Dash pages by race phase5.6Shift lights and warnings5.7CAN communication with other devices5.8Downloading data after the session5.9Managing configuration versions5.10Case study: configuring a dash for endurance racing
6.1Definition of analysis objectives6.2Creating the workspace6.3Designing maths channels6.4Building analysis worksheets6.5Analysis of a real session6.6Comparison with a reference lap6.7Writing the technical report6.8Final reusable template6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final 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. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, MoTeC Dash Manager, MoTeC M1 Tune and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: creating workspaces, developing maths channels and analysing qualifying sessions. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 11898-1, SAE J1939, ASAM MDF, FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J, ISO 8855.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MoTeC i2 Pro, MoTeC Dash Manager, MoTeC M1 Tune and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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