Postgraduate Diploma in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP. 8 modules with FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, FIM Moto2 and Moto3 Technical Regulations and McLaren ATLAS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP — 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$2,960 (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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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
Describe the organisation and roles of a Grand Prix team.
Plan pit operations and preparation between sessions.
Manage the race weekend from track engineering.
Calibrate electronic strategies by circuit.
Analyse data to support the debrief with the rider.
Apply FIM technical and sporting regulations.
Manage the reliability and traceability of racing equipment.
Who it's for
- Track engineer wishing to specialise in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP.
- Data engineer wishing to specialise in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP.
- Chief mechanic wishing to specialise in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP.
- Racing electronics engineer wishing to specialise in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP.
- Team technical coordinator wishing to specialise in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP.
- Race logistics manager wishing to specialise in Pit Operations and Track Engineering in GP.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations
- FIM MOTO2 AND MOTO3 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
- FIM Standards for Circuits
- FIM Medical Code
- UNECE Regulation No. 22 (Series 06)
- ISO 9712:2021
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Organisation chart: director, chief mechanics and engineers1.2Roles of the track and data engineers1.3Relationship with the manufacturer and suppliers1.4Global calendar and logistics1.5Budgets and cost limitations1.6Communication with the rider1.7Team culture and working under pressure1.8Concession regulations1.9Working with satellite teams1.10Practical case: organisation chart of a Moto2 team
2.1Pit set-up and organisation2.2Bike change procedures in flag-to-flag2.3Spare parts and tyre kit management2.4Bike preparation between sessions2.5Checklists and torque control2.6Pit lane safety2.7Fuel and lubricant management2.8Truck logistics and fly-away2.9Parts configuration control2.10Workshop: pre-session preparation checklist
3.1Weekend planning3.2Base set-up by circuit3.3Managing free practice sessions3.4Technical debrief with the rider3.5Decisions on set-up changes3.6Management of allocated tyres3.7Qualifying preparation3.8Warm-up and race decision3.9Post-race and lessons learned3.10Practice: weekend plan at Mugello
4.1Single ECU and class software4.2Traction control and anti-wheelie4.3Engine braking and delivery maps4.4Strategies by corner4.5Bike ride-height devices4.6Fuel consumption management4.7Calibration by circuit4.8On-track adjustments by the rider4.9Regulatory limitations on electronics4.10Laboratory: sector-based traction control calibration
5.1Typical sensors on a GP bike5.2Logger configuration5.3Data download and verification5.4Overlays and lap analysis5.5Creating maths channels5.6Suspension and braking analysis5.7Correlation with rider comments5.8Quick reports for the debrief5.9Season databases5.10Practice: data report after FP1
6.1Structure of the FIM Grand Prix Regulations6.2Technical scrutineering and seals6.3Homologation and engine allocation6.4Private testing restrictions6.5Minimum tyre pressure and sensors6.6Start procedures and penalties6.7Pit lane personnel safety rules6.8Relations with technical stewards6.9Recent regulatory changes and their impact6.10Practical case: analysis of a technical penalty
7.1Service life of critical components7.2Engine mileage and rotation7.3Serial-number parts traceability7.4Non-destructive inspection by liquids and X-rays7.5Fault diagnosis at the track7.6Root cause failure analysis7.7Preventive maintenance between races7.8Stock management with suppliers7.9Internal workshop audits7.10Practical case: swingarm failure in a race
8.1Circuit and class selection8.2Prior track analysis and historical data8.3Base set-up proposal8.4Weekend session planning8.5Rider debrief simulation8.6Race strategy and tyres8.7Pit logistics plan8.8Post-race technical report8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 intake, 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 McLaren ATLAS, 2D Analyzer, MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real race-weekend simulation procedures with real data, drawing up checklists and pit procedures, and analysing data for technical debriefs. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Describe the organisation and roles of a Grand Prix team.
Plan pit operations and preparation between sessions.
Manage the race weekend from track engineering.
Calibrate electronic strategies by circuit.
Analyse data to support the debrief with the rider.
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 regulation 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses McLaren ATLAS, 2D Analyzer, MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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