Postgraduate Diploma in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control. 8 modules covering ISO 8855, SAE J670 and OptimumKinematics. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control — studying from South Africa
The automotive sector is one of South Africa's most important manufacturing industries, with major plants in the Eastern Cape around Gqeberha, in KwaZulu-Natal and in Gauteng. Manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Ford and Volkswagen South Africa operate assembly and component facilities that export vehicles and parts across Africa and beyond. The sector relies on engineers skilled in powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality and production systems. Motorsport activity, including circuits at Kyalami and Zwartkops, adds further demand for performance engineering.
Fees for South Africa: R 24 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies recognise automotive engineering skills, and does SEIUM count?
Professional recognition for engineers in South Africa runs through ECSA, which registers engineers, technicians and technologists under the Engineering Profession Act. Automotive trades also fall under bodies such as the MERSETA for skills development. SEIUM is a private online institute whose qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by a national body, so whether they are recognised is up to the employer or the relevant body to decide.
Will this programme help me find work in South Africa's automotive or motorsport industry?
South Africa has a significant automotive manufacturing and component sector, and motorsport teams and suppliers also hire engineers. Employers typically look at practical experience, recognised qualifications and references. A private online qualification can strengthen your profile in specialist areas, but it does not guarantee employment. Speak to potential employers about whether they would value it.
How does the course fit around a job, and how are fees paid?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so choose the level that matches your available time. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Ask your employer whether they would fund part of the training.
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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
Analyse the kinematics of competition suspensions.
Design coherent anti-squat and anti-dive geometries.
Size roll control systems.
Optimise hardpoints using modelling tools.
Evaluate the influence of geometry on vehicle dynamics.
Validate geometries through measurement and K&C tests.
Adjust the suspension according to circuit and conditions.
Who it's for
- Suspension engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Vehicle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Chassis designer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Track engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Validation engineer wishing to specialise in Geometries, Anti-Squat/Anti-Dive and Roll Control.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855
- SAE J670
- ISO 4138
- ISO 7401
- ISO 3888-1
- FIA Appendix J
- ISO 19364
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Types: double wishbone, push-rod and pull-rod1.2Instantaneous centres of rotation1.3Roll centre and its migration1.4Camber and toe curves1.5Ackermann and steering geometry1.6Caster, offset and kingpin1.7Scrub radius and mechanical trail1.8Spring and damper motion ratios1.9Effect of ride height1.10Practice: roll centre calculation
2.1Longitudinal load transfer2.2Definition of anti-squat2.3Definition of anti-dive2.4Anti-lift in front-wheel drive2.5Side-view arm angles2.6Effect on pitch and aero platform2.7Influence on traction and braking2.8Trade-offs with driver feel2.9Adjustment via mounting points2.10Workshop: lateral geometry with anti-dive percentage
3.1Lateral load transfer3.2Roll stiffness and its distribution3.3Anti-roll bars and their design3.4U-bars, torsion bars and leaf springs3.5Heave springs and third element3.6Mechanical balance adjustment3.7Effect on understeer and oversteer3.8Chassis stiffness and its influence3.9Decoupling heave and roll modes3.10Lab: anti-roll bar stiffness calculation
4.1Suspension hardpoints4.2Kinematics software4.3Hardpoint optimisation4.4Geometry sensitivity analysis4.5Interference and packaging4.6Loads on arms and ball joints4.7Component stiffness4.8Manufacturing tolerances4.9Geometry documentation4.10Practice: model in OptimumKinematics
5.1Steady-state response5.2Understeer gradient5.3Transient response to direction change5.4Braking stability5.5Traction on corner exit5.6Tyre interaction5.7Aerodynamic interaction5.8Full-vehicle models5.9Behaviour indicators5.10Case study: understeer analysis in a slow corner
6.1Geometry measurement on alignment plate6.2K&C tests on rig6.3Suspension instrumentation6.4Track data and comparison6.5Correlation between model and real vehicle6.6Set-up verification6.7Measurement repeatability6.8Validation plan6.9Writing the technical report6.10Practice: comparison of measured camber curves
7.1Bar adjustment by circuit7.2Anti-dive and anti-squat adjustment7.3Ride height and rake7.4Driver feedback7.5Qualifying set-up7.6Race set-up7.7Wet conditions7.8Session time management7.9Set-up logging7.10Case study: set-up for a street circuit
8.1Performance requirements8.2Hardpoint definition8.3Anti-squat and anti-dive design8.4Roll control design8.5Vehicle simulation8.6Validation through K&C testing8.7Set-up proposal8.8Final results analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: 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 OptimumKinematics, Adams Car, Lotus Suspension Analysis, IPG CarMaker, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for geometry measurement on alignment plates, suspension K&C tests and balance validation in track tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the kinematics of competition suspensions.
Design coherent anti-squat and anti-dive geometries.
Size roll control systems.
Optimise hardpoints using modelling tools.
Evaluate the influence of geometry on vehicle dynamics.
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 level of Spanish to follow 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 spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with OptimumKinematics, Adams Car, Lotus Suspension Analysis, IPG CarMaker, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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