Postgraduate Diploma in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED. 8 modules covering the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations, the FIA International Sporting Code and Kinovea. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED — studying from Singapore
Singapore has no domestic vehicle manufacturing, so automotive engineering here focuses on vehicle testing, distribution, electrification policy, aftermarket engineering and motorsport events. The Marina Bay Street Circuit hosts the Singapore Grand Prix, supporting a niche motorsport engineering and events ecosystem. Regulation of road vehicles, emissions and inspections is handled by the Land Transport Authority, while the Vehicle Inspection and Certification functions interact with the sector. Typical employers include global distributors, service groups and engineering consultancies serving the regional market.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,560 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Which Singapore bodies oversee automotive engineering, and is SEIUM's qualification recognised?
Singapore has no separate automotive engineering licence. Vehicle safety and inspection fall under the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and engineers may register as Professional Engineers with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm acceptance before you commit.
What kinds of employers in Singapore use automotive and motorsport engineering skills?
Singapore's automotive activity covers vehicle distributors, service and workshop groups, fleet operators, and suppliers linked to the wider manufacturing sector. Motorsport-related roles are fewer but exist within teams and events in Singapore, such as the Singapore Grand Prix ecosystem. Employers typically look at practical experience and project evidence. Your SEIUM final project can support your application, though its value depends on each employer.
How much time does the course need alongside work, and what English level is required?
Everything is delivered online in English, and you get an assigned technical tutor. Plan carefully, as a master's needs about 1,900 hours and a specialist course about 300 hours, which is significant if you work full-time. Because lessons are online, you can schedule study around Singapore working hours. Ask about instalment plans, and check whether your employer will sponsor part of the fees.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse pit stops against regulatory and technical criteria.
Apply SMED methodology to pit-stop operations.
Study movements and timings using video.
Design choreographies for different pit-stop scenarios.
Specify equipment and car design for the pit stop.
Plan pit-crew training.
Manage safety and human error in the pit lane.
Who it's for
- Pit-stop coordinator wishing to specialise in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED.
- Competition mechanic wishing to specialise in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED.
- Chief mechanic wishing to specialise in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED.
- Lean process engineer wishing to specialise in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED.
- Team fitness coach wishing to specialise in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED.
- Pit-lane safety manager wishing to specialise in Pit-Stop Choreography and Advanced SMED.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter single-seater motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations
- FIA International Sporting Code
- FIA Standard 8856-2018 protective clothing
- ISO 18404 Lean and Six Sigma competences
- ISO 13053-1 Six Sigma DMAIC methodology
- Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
- ISO 11228-3 repetitive handling
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Historical evolution of pit stops1.2Pit lane and pit stop regulations1.3Composition of the pit crew1.4Role of each position1.5Equipment: guns, jacks and lights1.6Current reference times1.7Total time lost in the pits1.8Endurance versus sprint pit stops1.9Safety in the pit lane1.10Workshop: video breakdown of a pit stop
2.1Origins of SMED at Toyota2.2Internal and external operations2.3Converting internal to external operations2.4Rationalising operations2.5Standardising tasks2.6Eliminating adjustments2.7Parallelising operations2.8Measurement and timing2.9SMED applied to motorsport2.10Practice: SMED analysis of a front wing change
3.1Methods and time study3.2High-speed video analysis3.3Travel diagrams3.4Task analysis per operator3.5Reaction times3.6Variability between stops3.7Identifying bottlenecks3.8Video analysis tools3.9Team benchmarking3.10Laboratory: analysis of a pit stop with Kinovea
4.1Spatial layout around the car4.2Sequence and synchronisation4.3Entry and exit paths for personnel4.4Signals and non-verbal communication4.5Choreographies for different scenarios4.6Driver change in endurance racing4.7Refuelling in categories with fuel4.8Double stops in the same box4.9Designing contingencies for failures4.10Case study: double-stop choreography
5.1Pneumatic guns and their maintenance5.2Captive wheel nuts5.3Quick-release jacks5.4Car design for the pit stop5.5Wheel-fixed detection systems5.6Lights and automated systems5.7Tyre warmers5.8Preventive equipment maintenance5.9Recent innovations in pit equipment5.10Practice: designing a wheel gun holder
6.1Pit-stop practice programmes6.2Pit-stop simulators6.3Individual performance measurement6.4Feedback using data and video6.5Consistency versus speed6.6Performance under pressure6.7Rotation and substitutes6.8Training calendar6.9Specific physical preparation6.10Case study: weekly practice plan
7.1Pit-lane risks7.2Unsafe release and penalties7.3Personnel protective equipment7.4Managing human error7.5Procedures for a wheel not properly secured7.6Fires and refuelling7.7Analysis of pit-stop incidents7.8Safety culture7.9Procedure review7.10Workshop: analysis of an unsafe release
8.1Definition of category and regulations8.2Analysis of the current pit stop8.3Application of the SMED method8.4Choreography design8.5Equipment selection8.6Training plan8.7Safety plan8.8Performance indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. 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 Kinovea, Dartfish, Hudl, Microsoft Power BI, Python with OpenCV, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: high-speed video analysis of pit stops, choreography training, and review of pit-lane incidents. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse pit stops against regulatory and technical criteria.
Apply SMED methodology to pit-stop operations.
Study movements and timings using video.
Design choreographies for different pit-stop scenarios.
Specify equipment and car design for the pit stop.
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 command of Spanish 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Kinovea, Dartfish, Hudl, Microsoft Power BI, Python with OpenCV. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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