Diploma in Roadbooks, Navigation and Timing
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in roadbooks, navigation and timing for classic regularity rallies, structured in 8 modules covering regularity fundamentals, roadbook interpretation, cartography, instrumentation and calibration, time and average-speed calculation, crew communication and event organisation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Roadbooks, Navigation and Timing — studying from the United States
Restoration and classic vehicle engineering is a niche but active field in the United States, supported by a large enthusiast community and well-established events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Hershey's AACA Fall Meet. Specialist restoration shops, museums and collector car firms require engineers who understand historic materials, mechanical systems and period-correct design. Work often combines traditional craftsmanship with modern diagnostics and documentation. Professional connections are typically built through clubs and heritage organizations.
Fees for the United States: US$1,000 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Is there formal professional recognition for classic vehicle restoration in the US?
Restoration is mostly a craft and hobby sector without a licensed engineering title. Relevant organizations include the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Society of Automotive Historians. Some work touches on SAE standards and state vehicle inspection rules. SEIUM's qualifications are private, and their value depends on the client or employer.
What career options exist in classic and restoration work in the US?
Options include independent restoration shops, dealerships specializing in classic cars, auction houses, museums, and collector-focused consultancies. Roles range from restoration technician to project manager. Because this sector values reputation and craftsmanship, portfolios and references often matter more than formal credentials.
Can I study this part-time while working in the US?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home and no student visa is needed. Workloads run from 300 hours for specialist courses to 1,900 hours for master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and you can plan study around your existing work commitments.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the regulations governing regularity events.
Interpret tulip roadbooks and notes accurately.
Navigate with maps on navigation sections.
Calibrate and interpret regularity instrumentation.
Calculate ideal times and manage average-speed changes.
Coordinate communication between co-driver and driver.
Design the roadbook and timing system for an event.
Who it's for
- Regularity co-drivers aiming to compete at a higher level.
- Roadbook designers for classic rallies and tours.
- Clerks of the course and regularity event directors.
- Sports timekeepers.
- Navigation instructors.
- Organisers of classic vehicle touring routes.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the classic vehicle club scene.
What you'll work with
- FIVA Technical Code (historic vehicle criteria)
- FIA International Sporting Code (motorsport rules)
- National federation regularity regulations (regularity rally rules)
- Road traffic regulations (driving on open public roads)
- Regulations on sporting events on public roads (permits and safety)
- Rallynavigator
- Tripy
- Blunik
- QGIS
- Google Earth Pro
8 modules
1.1Disciplines: regularity, navigation and historic rally1.2FIVA and federation regularity regulations1.3Imposed average speeds and secret checks1.4Penalties and classification1.5Roles of the driver and co-driver1.6Mandatory crew equipment1.7Liaison sections and timed sections1.8Route sheets and time cards1.9Race strategy in regularity1.10Case study: analysis of a final classification
2.1Tulip diagrams and how to read them2.2Partial and total distances2.3Notes, references and symbols2.4Waypoints and time controls2.5Typical reading errors2.6Paper and digital roadbooks2.7Organising the co-driver’s workspace2.8Reading ahead and communicating with the driver2.9Correcting route errors2.10Practical: urban route with a tulip roadbook
3.1Topographic maps and scales3.2Coordinates, bearings and orientation3.3Navigation with map and compass3.4Navigation sections with blank maps3.5Map itineraries with mandatory points3.6Reading contour lines and relief3.7Use of GPS and its regulatory limits3.8Planning reconnaissance routes3.9Night navigation with auxiliary lighting3.10Workshop: plotting an itinerary on a topographic map
4.1Trip masters and precision odometers4.2Odometer calibration on a measured section4.3Influence of tyres and pressure4.4Synchronised stopwatches and clocks4.5Regularity smartphone apps4.6Wheel sensors and GPS4.7Regulatory limits on instruments4.8Equipment maintenance and redundancy4.9Calibration records4.10Practical: calibrating a trip master
5.1Average-speed tables and ideal times5.2Calculating time ahead and behind5.3Average-speed changes within a section5.4Managing neutralisations5.5Recovering after a route error5.6Calculation with a calculator and with an app5.7Strategies for secret checks5.8Managing pace in open traffic5.9Analysing time dispersion5.10Workshop: passage table for a section with three average speeds
6.1Voice protocols between co-driver and driver6.2Standardised note vocabulary6.3Managing stress and fatigue6.4Decision-making under pressure6.5Sharing tasks at controls6.6Road safety and respect for traffic6.7Handling incidents6.8Post-section debrief6.9Crew training6.10Practical: section simulation with average-speed changes
7.1Designing routes and roadbooks7.2Selecting sections and obtaining permits7.3Positioning secret checks7.4GPS timing systems7.5Calculating classifications7.6Safety and marshals7.7Supplementary regulations of the event7.8Communication with participants7.9Post-event evaluation7.10Case study: designing a regularity stage
8.1Defining the route8.2Reconnaissance and data collection8.3Producing the roadbook8.4Average-speed tables and controls8.5Timing plan8.6Route safety analysis8.7Pilot run with a crew8.8Adjustments and final version8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Rallynavigator, Tripy, Blunik, QGIS and Google Earth Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: routes with tulip roadbooks, trip master calibration on a measured section, and section simulations with average-speed changes. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIVA Technical Code, FIA International Sporting Code, national federation regularity regulations, road traffic regulations, regulations on sporting events on public roads.
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 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 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 Rallynavigator, Tripy, Blunik, QGIS and Google Earth Pro, 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 is required.
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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