Postgraduate Diploma in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning. 8 modules covering the Istanbul Convention on temporary admission (1990), the ATA Carnet Customs Convention (1961) and SAP S/4HANA. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning — 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: £1,070 (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
Plan the logistics of a competition season.
Organise international shipments by air, sea and road.
Manage ATA Carnets and temporary admission regimes.
Apply European Union customs regulations.
Comply with dangerous goods regulations.
Design the logistics of a 24-hour race.
Control logistics costs and risks using indicators.
Who it's for
- Team logistics manager looking to specialise in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning.
- International transport coordinator looking to specialise in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning.
- Customs technician looking to specialise in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning.
- Competition warehouse manager looking to specialise in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning.
- Team manager looking to specialise in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning.
- Events coordinator looking to specialise in Freight, ATA Carnet and 24H Planning.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- Istanbul Convention on temporary admission (1990)
- ATA Carnet Customs Convention (1961)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 Union Customs Code
- Incoterms 2020 of the International Chamber of Commerce
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- ADR agreement on the carriage of dangerous goods
- IMDG Code
- CMR Convention on road transport
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Logistics models in championships1.2European versus overseas events1.3Road, sea and air freight1.4Team inventory at an event1.5Packaging and technical containers1.6Promoter and team logistics1.7Critical calendar deadlines1.8Logistics costs and spending cap1.9Transport sustainability1.10Workshop: logistics map of a season
2.1Freight forwarders and cargo agents2.2Air cargo: ULDs and pallets2.3Sea transport and containers2.4Road transport and team trucks2.5Incoterms 2020 rules applied2.6Transport documents: AWB and CMR2.7Cargo insurance2.8Shipment tracking2.9Incident management2.10Practice: air shipment plan for technical material
3.1ATA Convention and Istanbul Convention3.2Goods eligible for ATA Carnet3.3Issuance by chambers of commerce3.4General list and valuation3.5Import, export and transit sheets3.6Guarantees and re-export deadlines3.7Common ATA Carnet mistakes3.8Non-member countries and alternatives3.9Settlement and closure3.10Case study: ATA Carnet for an event across three countries
4.1Union Customs Code4.2Temporary admission regime4.3Active and passive inward processing4.4Tariff classification in the Combined Nomenclature4.5Origin of goods4.6Dual-use products and controls4.7Inspections and documentation4.8Role of customs representatives4.9Managing discrepancies4.10Practice: tariff classification of spare parts
5.1Classification of dangerous goods5.2Fuels and lubricants5.3High-voltage lithium batteries5.4Compressed gases and fire extinguishers5.5IATA DGR regulations5.6ADR agreement for road transport5.7IMDG Code for sea transport5.8Packaging, marking and documentation5.9Mandatory staff training5.10Case study: shipment of batteries from a hybrid car
6.1Particularities of endurance logistics6.2Relay teams and shifts6.3Volume of spares and consumables6.4Fuel and tyres for 24 hours6.5Coordination with the organiser6.6Paddock and hospitality layout6.7Arrival and set-up planning6.8Dismantling and departure6.9Managing contingencies6.10Case study: logistics plan for a 24-hour race
7.1Logistics performance indicators7.2Inventory management software7.3Cost control per event7.4Relations with logistics suppliers7.5Contracts and service levels7.6Logistics risks and mitigation7.7Shipment audits7.8Continuous improvement of the supply chain7.9Logistics carbon footprint7.10Workshop: logistics dashboard
8.1Calendar selection8.2Transport plan per event8.3Customs documentation and ATA Carnet8.4Dangerous goods plan8.524-hour event planning8.6Seasonal logistics budget8.7Risk analysis8.8Control 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 a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP S/4HANA, Descartes, CargoWise, Microsoft Excel with Power Query, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures for preparing ATA Carnets for international events, logistics planning for endurance races and shipping dangerous goods. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Plan the logistics of a competition season.
Organise international shipments by air, sea and road.
Manage ATA Carnets and temporary admission regimes.
Apply European Union customs regulations.
Comply with dangerous goods regulations.
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 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with SAP S/4HANA, Descartes, CargoWise, Microsoft Excel with Power Query and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will point out an open-source alternative where one exists.
SEIUM Institute's own diploma upon passing 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 are credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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