Postgraduate Diploma in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control. 8 modules covering Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014, ISO 26262-12:2018 and ETAS INCA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control — studying from New Zealand
The motorcycle and two-wheeler sector in New Zealand is primarily retail, servicing, touring and recreational use, with a sizeable community of riders served by importers, dealerships and specialist workshops. Motorcycle safety and licensing fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Motorcycle Trade Association supports the sector. Engineers and technicians often work in dealership service departments, component importers or with small specialist manufacturers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,160 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Is there a professional body in New Zealand that recognises motorcycle engineering?
There is no separate statutory register for motorcycle engineers in New Zealand. Engineering New Zealand covers the wider profession, and vehicle compliance is regulated by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so employers decide how much weight to give them.
Who employs motorcycle engineers in New Zealand?
Likely employers include importers and distributors, motorcycle workshops, performance and race teams, and engineering firms serving the automotive sector. Some roles relate to vehicle certification and safety. Employers generally judge candidates on hands-on ability and project evidence, and a private qualification may or may not be valued depending on the employer.
How long does the course take alongside a job in New Zealand?
The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. You have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or sponsored by an employer where available.
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What you will be able to do
Compare indirect and direct injection systems in motorcycle engines.
Describe the hardware and software architecture of an engine ECU.
Design injection control strategies in open and closed loop.
Explain the mechanisms of knock and pre-ignition.
Calibrate knock detection and control systems.
Integrate diagnostics and degraded modes into engine control.
Develop a complete injection and knock protection strategy.
Who it's for
- Engine control engineer who wants to specialise in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control.
- Calibration engineer who wants to specialise in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control.
- Embedded software engineer who wants to specialise in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control.
- Test bench engineer who wants to specialise in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control.
- Combustion engineer who wants to specialise in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control.
- Engine diagnostics specialist who wants to specialise in EFI/GDI 2R and Knock Control.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) n.º 134/2014
- ISO 26262-12:2018
- EN 228
- ASTM D2699
- ASTM D2700
- ASAM MCD-2 MC
- AUTOSAR Classic Platform
- ISO 14229-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Indirect port injection1.2High-pressure direct injection1.3Atomisation and droplet size1.4Fuel film on walls1.5Homogeneous and stratified mixture1.6Packaging requirements in compact cylinder heads1.7High-pressure pumps and rails1.8Solenoid and piezoelectric injectors1.9Ethanol fuels and their vaporisation1.10Workshop: jet characterisation with visualisation
2.1Microcontrollers and timing peripherals2.2Power stages for GDI injectors2.3Reading crankshaft and camshaft sensors2.4Synchronisation and phase detection2.5Ride-by-wire and throttle control2.6Layered software and AUTOSAR2.7Communication with other modules2.8Diagnostics of actuator circuits2.9Power supply management and battery voltages2.10Practical: phase synchronisation with a toothed wheel
3.1Calculating intake air mass3.2Closed-loop control with lambda sensor3.3Wall film compensation3.4Multiple injection per cycle in GDI3.5Injection timing and end of injection3.6Rail pressure control3.7Cylinder cut-off and deactivation3.8Start-up and warm-up management3.9Injection in two-stroke engines3.10Laboratory: lambda control on an engine test bench
4.1Auto-ignition mechanism of end gases4.2Factors promoting knock4.3Pre-ignition at low speeds4.4Knock damage to piston and cylinder head4.5Influence of compression and octane rating4.6Hot spots and deposits4.7Knock in high specific power engines4.8Ethanol fuels and anti-knock performance4.9Knock noise and rider perception4.10Case study: analysis of piston damage
5.1Piezoelectric vibration sensors5.2Angular windows and filtering5.3Chamber resonance frequencies5.4Adaptive thresholds per cylinder5.5Ignition retard and recovery5.6Ionisation-based detection5.7Mechanical noise and false positives5.8Detection via in-cylinder pressure5.9Per-cylinder windows in multi-cylinder engines5.10Practical: knock threshold calibration on the bench
6.1Calibration of injection and ignition maps6.2Validation at altitude and temperature6.3Tip-in transient calibration6.4Emissions compliance over the cycle6.5Robustness with commercial fuels6.6XCP tools and rapid measurement6.7Durability testing with forced knock6.8Management of market variants6.9Calibration in hot climates and at altitude6.10Workshop: validation of knock control on rollers
7.1Injector and pump diagnostics7.2Misfire detection7.3Limp-home emergency modes7.4Functional safety of ride-by-wire7.5Calibration protection7.6On-board diagnostic requirements7.7Knock event logging7.8Field software updates7.9Thermal protection of piston and valves7.10Case study: degraded mode following a knock sensor failure
8.1Engine description and requirements8.2Choosing PFI or GDI8.3Mixture control strategy8.4Knock detection strategy8.5Bench calibration plan8.6Analysis of test results8.7Risk assessment and diagnostics8.8Final calibration proposal8.9Report 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 ETAS INCA, AVL IndiCom, MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANape, GT-SUITE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: ignition sweep up to knock with in-cylinder pressure indication, lambda control calibration on an engine test bench, and validation of knock control with fuels of different octane ratings. 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.
Compare indirect and direct injection systems in motorcycle engines.
Describe the hardware and software architecture of an engine ECU.
Design injection control strategies in open and closed loop.
Explain the mechanisms of knock and pre-ignition.
Calibrate knock detection and control systems.
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 follow 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses ETAS INCA, AVL IndiCom, MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANape, GT-SUITE. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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