Postgraduate Diploma in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps. 8 modules covering FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations and ETAS INCA. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps — studying from the United States
Automotive engineering in the United States is concentrated in Michigan's Detroit region, with major hubs in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and California. Large manufacturers and suppliers, including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla, employ engineers across powertrain, chassis, body and vehicle integration. Motorsport, centered in North Carolina and the Indianapolis area, offers specialized opportunities in performance engineering and race vehicle development. Strong regulatory frameworks shape design requirements, making compliance knowledge a valuable asset for engineers in the sector.
Fees for the United States: US$1,440 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to automotive engineering, and how is it regulated?
Automotive engineering in the US is supported by SAE International, which publishes widely used standards, and the Society of Automotive Engineers’ professional community. Vehicle safety is regulated federally by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and emissions by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Engineering licensure, where it applies, is handled by state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees, so their recognition depends on employers or the relevant body.
How do US automotive and motorsport employers view private online engineering courses?
US automakers, suppliers and motorsport teams generally hire on the basis of accredited degrees, verified experience and demonstrable技术 skills. A private online qualification may support a career move or a specialist skill set, but its weight is decided by each hiring manager. Practical projects and a strong portfolio often matter as much as the credential itself, so treat it as one input among several.
Is a US-based student able to manage a programme's workload alongside a job?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel or visa requirement. The workload is substantial: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, and 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student has an assigned technical tutor for support. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so check with your employer about training support.
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
Describe the energy flows of a hybrid power unit.
Design effective energy recovery strategies.
Optimise energy deployment per lap.
Develop progressive and robust torque maps.
Manage the energy store and its degraded modes.
Calibrate maps through simulation and bench testing.
Evaluate ERS performance using objective indicators.
Who it's for
- ERS engineer wishing to specialise in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps.
- Calibration engineer wishing to specialise in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps.
- Power unit control engineer wishing to specialise in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps.
- Performance engineer wishing to specialise in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps.
- Simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps.
- Strategy analyst wishing to specialise in Harvesting/Deployment and Advanced Torque Maps.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
- FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations
- FIA International Sporting Code
- ISO 26262
- ASAM MCD-2 MC
- ASAM MCD-1 XCP
- IEC 62660-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1ERS: MGU-K, MGU-H and energy store1.2Limits on recovered and deployed energy1.3Maximum MGU-K power under the regulations1.4Flows between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor1.5Losses in conversion and storage1.6Power unit regulations 20261.7Energy balance per lap1.8State-of-charge telemetry1.9Interaction with fuel consumption1.10Case study: ERS balance for one lap
2.1Braking recovery2.2Part-throttle harvesting2.3Super clipping at the end of the straight2.4MGU-H recovery from the exhaust2.5Impact on lap time2.6Temperature management during recovery2.7Brake balance and stability2.8Target SOC windows2.9Harvesting in qualifying laps2.10Workshop: harvesting map by corner
3.1Deployment on corner exit3.2Deployment on straights and DRS zones3.3Qualifying versus race modes3.4Overtake and defensive modes3.5Optimal deployment through optimal control3.6Marginal energy cost curves3.7Sensitivity to wind and temperature3.8Deployment with degraded tyres3.9Coordination with race strategy3.10Practical: per-lap deployment optimisation
4.1Pedal-to-torque map and progressivity4.2Combined combustion and electric torque4.3Turbo response compensation4.4Maps by gear and by speed4.5Map interpolation and smoothing4.6Traction torque limiters4.7Maps for rain and low grip4.8Seamless transitions between modes4.9Driver validation in the simulator4.10Laboratory: torque map design in INCA
5.1SOC management and power limits5.2Store temperature and derating5.3State-of-health estimation5.4Overcurrent protection5.5DC/DC converter control5.6Redundancy and degraded modes5.7ERS fault diagnosis5.8Electrical safety of the system5.9Insulation requirements5.10Case study: managing an MGU-K fault
6.1Power unit models in simulation6.2Driver-in-the-loop simulator with ERS6.3Vehicle and ERS co-simulation6.4Power unit bench calibration6.5Correlation between bench and track6.6Multi-objective map optimisation6.7Calibration automation tools6.8Calibration version control6.9Change control with the FIA6.10Practical: bench-to-track map correlation
7.1Harvesting and deployment KPIs7.2Comparison between drivers and laps7.3Top speed differences7.4Energy lost to clipping7.5Overtaking analysis7.6Qualifying lap optimisation7.7Reports for track engineers7.8Decision-making between sessions7.9Use of rivals' GPS data7.10Case study: analysis of a Grand Prix
8.1Definition of circuit and regulations8.2Vehicle and power unit model8.3Harvesting strategy8.4Deployment strategy8.5Torque map design8.6Full-lap simulation8.7Sensitivity analysis8.8Calibration recommendations8.9Report 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, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, McLaren ATLAS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Work is based on real calibration procedures on power unit benches, driver-in-the-loop simulator sessions and analysis of race ERS telemetry. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Describe the energy flows of a hybrid power unit.
Design effective energy recovery strategies.
Optimise energy deployment per lap.
Develop progressive and robust torque maps.
Manage the energy store and its degraded modes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulation reading.
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 consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, McLaren ATLAS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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