Postgraduate Diploma in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy. 8 modules covering the FIM Cross-Country Rallies Regulations, the Dakar Regulations (ASO) and Rally Navigator. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy — studying from the United Kingdom
The motorcycle and two-wheeler sector in the United Kingdom includes manufacturers, specialist component suppliers and a strong motorsport and leisure market. Triumph, with its major plant in Hinckley, and specialist firms across the Midlands and the South West contribute to design, engineering and production. Electric two-wheeler development and scooter markets are expanding alongside traditional motorcycle engineering. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the Motorcycle Industry Association support standards and regulation in this area.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,250 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Are there UK professional bodies that recognise motorcycle engineering training?
The UK has no single regulated title for motorcycle engineers. Relevant bodies include the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of the Motor Industry, which offers its own qualifications. SEIUM's courses are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition by these organisations would be their decision and is not guaranteed.
Do UK motorcycle manufacturers, dealers or suppliers hire people with private engineering qualifications?
Hiring in the UK motorcycle sector typically values hands-on technical experience, workshop skills and relevant engineering knowledge. A private online qualification may help show specialist learning, especially alongside a strong final project, but employers decide how much weight to place on it. Ask prospective employers directly how they view such training.
How long does the programme take, and can I study while working in the UK?
Specialist courses require 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. All study is online in English with an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in the UK without a visa, and fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible if your employer agrees to support you.
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
Use coordinate systems, maps and GNSS for orientation.
Interpret roadbooks using the standardised FIM symbology.
Calibrate and configure rally navigation instrumentation.
Apply in-race navigation techniques and error recovery.
Design routes and roadbooks for competition and touring.
Plan fuel autonomy and stage logistics.
Apply safety protocols and environmental respect in remote areas.
Who it's for
- Rally navigator wishing to specialise in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy.
- Route and roadbook designer wishing to specialise in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy.
- Raid organiser wishing to specialise in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy.
- Adventure motorcycle tour guide wishing to specialise in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy.
- Navigation instructor wishing to specialise in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy.
- Event safety technician wishing to specialise in Navigation, Roadbook and 2R Autonomy.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter off-road competition.
What you'll work with
- FIM Cross-Country Rallies Regulations
- Dakar Regulations (ASO)
- RFME Rally TT Regulations
- Royal Decree 1428/2003 (General Traffic Regulations)
- Forestry Act 43/2003
- ISO 6709:2022
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Coordinate systems and the WGS84 datum1.2UTM projection and reading topographic maps1.3Scales, contour lines and relief1.4Compass, bearing and magnetic declination1.5GNSS: GPS, Galileo and accuracy1.6Waypoints, tracks and routes1.7GPX and KML formats1.8Digital cartography and layers1.9Common orientation errors1.10Practice: orientation with map and compass on a short course
2.1Structure of a roadbook page2.2Standardised FIM symbology2.3Partial and total distances2.4Heading to follow and bearings2.5Hazards: level 1 to 3 signs2.6Controlled-speed zones2.7Visible, hidden and safety waypoints2.8Differences between Dakar and national raid roadbooks2.9Preparation and prior highlighting2.10Workshop: reading and annotating a stage roadbook
3.1Manual and electric roadbook holders3.2Tripmaster and distance calibration3.3Heading repeaters3.4Tablets and digital roadbook applications3.5Tracking systems and beacons3.6Iritrack and safety communications3.7Power supply and mounting on the roadside3.8Visibility adjustment and ergonomics3.9Instrumentation faults3.10Laboratory: tripmaster calibration on a measured course
4.1Reading pace and anticipation4.2Navigation in dunes and off-piste terrain4.3Recovery after a heading error4.4Navigation at night and in dust4.5Managing validation waypoints4.6Following tracks and ruts4.7Decision-making with incomplete information4.8Team navigation4.9Penalties for missed waypoints4.10Practice: navigation exercise on a training circuit
5.1Reconnaissance and route planning5.2Roadbook creation software5.3Standards for writing roadbook pages5.4Review and on-site verification5.5Adventure tourism routes5.6Environmental and crossing permits5.7Creating GPX tracks5.8Safety and evacuation routes5.9Communication with the participant5.10Workshop: creating a roadbook with Rally Navigator
6.1Calculating fuel autonomy6.2Auxiliary tanks and weight distribution6.3Consumption in sand and at altitude6.4Water, food and survival6.5Tool kit and emergency spares6.6Unassisted marathon stages6.7Navigation in remote areas6.8Refuelling planning6.9Managing rider fatigue6.10Case study: autonomy for a 450 km stage
7.1FIM Cross-Country Rallies Regulations7.2Supplementary regulations of the event7.3Mandatory safety equipment7.4Accident procedures in remote areas7.5Satellite communications7.6Protection of natural areas7.7Track traffic regulations7.8Organiser's responsibility7.9Raid insurance7.10Case study: emergency protocol on a desert stage
8.1Selecting the territory and type of event8.2Cartographic reconnaissance of the area8.3Route design8.4Writing the roadbook8.5Instrumentation plan8.6Autonomy and logistics plan8.7Safety protocol8.8On-site test8.9Report 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. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, allowing the programme to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Rally Navigator, Garmin BaseCamp, QGIS, OsmAnd, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real roadbook reading procedures on training courses, adventure route design with GPX tracks, and calibration of navigation instrumentation. 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.
Use coordinate systems, maps and GNSS for orientation.
Interpret roadbooks using the standardised FIM symbology.
Calibrate and configure rally navigation instrumentation.
Apply in-race navigation techniques and error recovery.
Design routes and roadbooks for competition and touring.
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 uses Rally Navigator, Garmin BaseCamp, QGIS and OsmAnd. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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