Diploma in Suspension Test Rigs
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in suspension test rigs. 8 modules covering suspension dynamics, damper characterisation, damper dynos, four- and seven-post rigs, component rigs, data acquisition and rig design and validation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Suspension Test Rigs — studying from Singapore
Singapore's restoration and classic vehicle community is small but active, centred on vintage cars, motorcycles and collectable machinery. Restoration work demands skills in mechanical repair, fabrication and historic materials, often sourced regionally. Vehicle registration and modification are governed by the Land Transport Authority, which applies particular rules to older vehicles. Employers include specialist workshops, collectors' garages and vehicle import and export businesses.
Fees for Singapore: S$2,560 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Restoration work in Singapore is generally judged on craftsmanship and reputation rather than a single licensing body, and Professional Engineer registration is handled by the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore's classic vehicle market is relatively small, so opportunities are likely to be limited to specialist workshops, collectors, dealers or independent consultancy. An online qualification may help you structure your technical knowledge but does not guarantee work. Clients and employers usually rely heavily on hands-on track record.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The programme is fully online and in English, so you can study from home in Singapore with no student visa needed. Workload varies from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan around your schedule. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though this is less common for self-employed or small workshop owners.
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
Understand vehicle vertical dynamics and how to model it.
Characterise dampers using force-velocity curves.
Operate damper dynos with repeatable protocols.
Use post rigs to optimise set-ups.
Test springs, bushes and other suspension components.
Analyse test data and correlate it with the track.
Specify and validate a suspension test rig.
Who it's for
- Suspension test engineers.
- Damper dyno technicians.
- Vehicle dynamics engineers.
- Homologation laboratory technicians.
- Track engineers.
- Data acquisition specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8608 (road surface profiles)
- ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration exposure)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics vocabulary)
- ISO 7401 (lateral transient response test methods)
- ISO 4138 (steady-state circular driving)
- Directive 2014/45/EU (periodic roadworthiness tests)
- Royal Decree 920/2017 (Spanish periodic technical inspection of vehicles)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- NI LabVIEW
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- Adams Car
8 modules
1.1Sprung and unsprung masses1.2Natural frequencies and comfort1.3Spring rate and wheel rate1.4Suspension installation ratio1.5Critical damping coefficient1.6Load transfer under cornering and braking1.7Quarter-car model1.8Transmissibility and frequency response1.9Road profile excitations1.10Practical: simulating a quarter-car model
2.1Monotube and twin-tube dampers2.2Valves, shims and pistons2.3Force-velocity curves2.4Hysteresis, cavitation and aeration2.5Influence of oil temperature2.6Classic friction and lever-arm dampers2.7Compression and rebound adjustment2.8Revalving dampers2.9Hydraulic oils and viscosity2.10Lab: force-velocity curve on a damper dyno
3.1Crank and hydraulic-actuator rigs3.2Linear electromagnetic rigs3.3Load cells and LVDT transducers3.4Sinusoidal and triangular tests3.5Temperature control during testing3.6Signal filtering and processing3.7Repeatability and calibration3.8Damper matching3.9Reporting results3.10Workshop: test protocol for a competition damper
4.1Architecture of a post rig4.2Servo-hydraulics and actuators4.3Reproducing track profiles4.4Simulating aerodynamic loads4.5Measuring tyre load4.6Wheel load variation4.7Iterating set-ups on the rig4.8Correlation with track data4.9Safety on servo-hydraulic rigs4.10Case study: optimising set-up on a four-post rig
5.1EUSAMA adhesion method5.2Suspension testers at roadworthiness (ITV) stations5.3Spring testing: stiffness and fatigue5.4Testing bushes and mounts5.5Durability of ball joints and drop links5.6Kinematics and compliance rigs5.7Geometry under load5.8Testing anti-roll bars5.9Interpreting defects5.10Practical: stiffness test of coil springs
6.1Linear potentiometers and accelerometers6.2Sampling frequency and anti-aliasing6.3Damper velocity histograms6.4FFT spectral analysis6.5Rig-to-track correlation6.6Test databases6.7Automated processing with scripts6.8Visualising results6.9Measurement uncertainty6.10Lab: analysing suspension travel data
7.1Specifying rig requirements7.2Structural design of the frame7.3Selecting actuators and motors7.4Closed-loop control7.5Control software and safety stops7.6Metrological validation7.7Cost and feasibility7.8Maintenance plan7.9Technical documentation7.10Case study: conceptual design of a damper dyno
8.1Defining the test objective8.2Selecting the component to be tested8.3Designing the protocol8.4Assembly and instrumentation8.5Running the tests8.6Analysing results8.7Set-up improvement proposal8.8Technical test report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your 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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, NI LabVIEW, MoTeC i2 Pro and Adams Car, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: force-velocity characterisation of dampers, load variation testing on a four-post rig and spring stiffness measurement. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 8608, ISO 2631-1, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 8855, ISO 7401, ISO 4138, Directive 2014/45/EU, Royal Decree 920/2017.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, NI LabVIEW, MoTeC i2 Pro and Adams Car, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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