Basic setup course for karting
Online course of 300 hours in basic karting setup. 6 modules covering the kart chassis, front and rear end adjustments, kart tyres and setup for track conditions, with the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations, AiM MyChron and an assigned technical tutor.
Basic setup course for karting — studying from the United Kingdom
The UK automotive industry is a significant contributor to manufacturing, with major plants in the West Midlands, the North East and the South West, and a strong presence of global brands and specialist engineering firms. Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan Sunderland, Toyota Burnaston and Mini Oxford shape demand for engineers in vehicle design, powertrain, body engineering and production. Motorsport engineering is concentrated around Silverstone, Northamptonshire and the Oxfordshire and Midlands area, where Formula One teams and endurance racing operations employ large numbers of specialists. Engineers in this sector work on product development, testing and supply chain management.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £619 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to automotive engineering qualifications and professional registration?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) are established UK bodies in this field, and the Engineering Council regulates chartered and incorporated engineer titles. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not automatically provide professional registration. Ask IMechE or the Engineering Council how your study would be assessed for registration.
How are automotive and motorsport qualifications viewed by UK employers?
UK car manufacturers, suppliers and motorsport teams typically assess candidates on practical capability, project evidence and experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist study, but employers decide how much weight to give it. Building a portfolio of relevant technical projects alongside your study will strengthen your position with UK employers.
Is it realistic to study automotive engineering online while working in the UK, and does my employer need to fund it?
Online study means you can fit learning around work without relocating or needing a student visa. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer sponsorship for job-related training, which is a common arrangement in general terms but depends on your employer's policy. Your assigned technical tutor can help you plan your workload. Confirm the time commitment and fee schedule before enrolling.
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
Identify the components of the kart chassis and their function.
Adjust front end geometry with precision.
Set up the rear end and axle according to conditions.
Manage tyre pressures and temperatures.
Adapt the setup to track grip and weather.
Interpret driver feedback and basic data.
Document setup sheets for each event.
Who it's for
- Karting mechanics looking to master chassis setup.
- Setup technicians working in sporting karting.
- Chassis preparers and builders.
- Karting instructors who want to understand how setup changes affect handling.
- Karting team managers.
- Karting data analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter sporting karting.
What you'll work with
- CIK-FIA Karting Technical Regulations (technical rules for international karting)
- CIK-FIA Homologation Regulations (approval of chassis and components)
- FIA International Sporting Code (general framework for motor sport competition)
- RFEDA Karting Technical Regulations (Spanish national karting technical rules)
- RFEDA Spanish Karting Championship Sporting Regulations (sporting rules of the Spanish championship)
- AiM MyChron
- Race Studio 3
- Alfano
- Microsoft Excel
6 modules
1.1Main components of the kart chassis1.2Frame flex as a substitute for suspension1.3Solid rear axle without differential1.4CIK-FIA and national karting categories1.5Tube diameter and frame stiffness1.6Driver position and weight distribution1.7Sidepods, bumpers and front fairing1.8Engine location and chain drive1.9Chassis homologation and technical forms1.10Practical: full inspection of a racing kart
2.1Toe-in and toe-out of the front wheels2.2Camber adjustment with eccentrics2.3Caster and wheel lift2.4Front track width with spacers2.5Front ride height and stub axle position2.6Adjustable Ackermann on the track rod2.7Measurement with gauges and alignment plates2.8Optional front anti-roll bar2.9Effect of each adjustment on handling2.10Workshop: full front end alignment
3.1Rear track width and hub spacing3.2Axle stiffness according to hardness3.3Hub length and rear grip3.4Rear ride height using axle bearing carriers3.5Rear bar and chassis stiffness3.6Seat position and mountings3.7Ballast and distribution with the driver3.8Gear ratio and chain tension3.9Effect of each adjustment on traction3.10Workshop: changing the rear axle and hubs
4.1Homologated slick and wet compounds4.2Cold and hot pressures4.3Reading temperatures with a pyrometer4.4Magnesium versus aluminium rims4.5Rim width and tyre behaviour4.6Bedding in new tyres4.7Evolution of track grip4.8Reading wear and graining4.9Marking rules and race use4.10Practical: tyre pressure plan for a race weekend
5.1Adjustments for a low-grip track5.2Adjustments for a heavily rubbered-in track5.3Specific wet-weather configuration5.4Adapting to high track temperatures5.5Translating driver feedback into adjustments5.6Correcting corner-entry understeer5.7Correcting corner-exit oversteer5.8Using basic telemetry with a lap timer5.9Common mistakes when changing several parameters5.10Case study: correcting an oversteering kart
6.1Choice of chassis, category and circuit6.2Definition of the base setup6.3Plan of changes per session6.4Collection of lap times and data6.5Analysis of results by sector6.6Justified final setup sheet6.7Planned adjustments for wet conditions6.8Lessons learned for the driver6.9Report 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. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is AiM MyChron, Race Studio 3, Alfano and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for front end alignment of a kart, tyre pressure adjustment and correction of on-track handling. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: CIK-FIA Karting Technical Regulations; CIK-FIA Homologation Regulations; FIA International Sporting Code; RFEDA Karting Technical Regulations; RFEDA Spanish Karting Championship Sporting Regulations.
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 AiM MyChron, Race Studio 3, Alfano 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 a computer able to run the programme software, an internet connection 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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