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Postgraduate Diploma in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements. 8 modules covering Royal Decree 866/2010 (processing of vehicle modifications), the Vehicle Modifications Manual (Ministry of Industry) and MSC Adams Car. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the dynamics of off-road vehicles on uneven terrain.

02

Size leaf springs and coil springs according to load and travel.

03

Select and tune shock absorbers for off-road use.

04

Design suspension geometry and its joints.

05

Design reversible reinforcements that respect the vehicle's originality.

06

Process the approval of suspension modifications.

07

Plan testing and the final tuning of the vehicle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Suspension engineer looking to specialise in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements.
  • Vehicle dynamics engineer looking to specialise in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements.
  • Off-road vehicle preparer looking to specialise in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements.
  • Modification approval technician looking to specialise in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements.
  • Test engineer looking to specialise in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements.
  • Restorer of classic off-road vehicles looking to specialise in Classic Off-Road Suspension and Reversible Reinforcements.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the off-road vehicle sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Royal Decree 866/2010 (processing of vehicle modifications)
  • Vehicle Modifications Manual (Ministry of Industry)
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (vehicle type approval)
  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics, vocabulary)
  • ISO 2631-1 (human exposure to whole-body vibration)
  • SAE J670 (vehicle dynamics terminology)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Articulation and axle crossing
  2. 1.2Approach, departure and breakover angles
  3. 1.3Centre of gravity and lateral stability
  4. 1.4Traction and load transfer on slopes
  5. 1.5Tyre–terrain interaction
  6. 1.6Rigid versus independent axles
  7. 1.7On-road versus off-road behaviour
  8. 1.8History of classic 4x4 suspensions
  9. 1.9Articulation metrics: RTI
  10. 1.10Laboratory: measuring the RTI of a classic off-roader
  1. 2.1Semi-elliptic and parabolic leaf springs
  2. 2.2Leaf spring stiffness calculation
  3. 2.3Twin springs, jumelle springs and fixed points
  4. 2.4Coil springs and their calculation
  5. 2.5Torsion bars
  6. 2.6Spring materials and treatment
  7. 2.7Fatigue and leaf failure
  8. 2.8Height increase and geometric effects
  9. 2.9Custom and reproduction leaf springs
  10. 2.10Practice: calculating a leaf spring for expedition load
  1. 3.1Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
  2. 3.2Gas and monotube shock absorbers
  3. 3.3Valves and force–velocity curves
  4. 3.4Remote reservoir and heat dissipation
  5. 3.5Lever-arm shock absorbers on classics
  6. 3.6Bypass and adjustment
  7. 3.7Selection by natural frequency
  8. 3.8Shock absorber dynamometer testing
  9. 3.9Maintenance and rebuilding
  10. 3.10Workshop: selecting shock absorbers for a rigid axle
  1. 4.1Panhard and reaction rods
  2. 4.2Trailing arms and four-bar linkages
  3. 4.3Roll centre and anti-squat
  4. 4.4Steering geometry on rigid axles
  5. 4.5Caster, camber and toe
  6. 4.6Ball joints and bushes
  7. 4.7Disconnectable anti-roll bars
  8. 4.8Travel limits and bump stops
  9. 4.9Kinematic simulation
  10. 4.10Practice: kinematic analysis of a front axle
  1. 5.1Weak points of classic chassis
  2. 5.2Bolted versus welded reinforcements
  3. 5.3Reinforcement plates for spring mountings
  4. 5.4Clamps and reinforcement straps
  5. 5.5Removable underbody protection
  6. 5.6FEA analysis of reinforcements
  7. 5.7Documentation of the original condition
  8. 5.8Materials and anti-corrosion treatments
  9. 5.9Reversibility criteria
  10. 5.10Workshop: designing a bolted reinforcement for a mounting
  1. 6.1Suspension modifications in Spain
  2. 6.2Lifts and tyre changes
  3. 6.3Braking tests after modification
  4. 6.4Stability and rollover risk
  5. 6.5Workshop certificate and technical project
  6. 6.6Classification as a historic vehicle
  7. 6.7Safety when fitting and using a jack
  8. 6.8Periodic suspension inspection
  9. 6.9Technical responsibility
  10. 6.10Case study: suspension lift approval file
  1. 7.1Articulation tests on a ramp
  2. 7.2Off-road track tests
  3. 7.3Suspension data acquisition
  4. 7.4Damping adjustment
  5. 7.5Noise and vibration
  6. 7.6Component wear
  7. 7.7Behaviour under load
  8. 7.8Maintenance after intensive use
  9. 7.9Test report
  10. 7.10Practice: on-track tuning protocol
  1. 8.1Vehicle selection
  2. 8.2Analysis of the original condition
  3. 8.3Defining objectives
  4. 8.4Spring and damping design
  5. 8.5Reversible reinforcement design
  6. 8.6Regulatory analysis
  7. 8.7Test plan
  8. 8.8Reversal plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: 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 MSC Adams Car, OptimumKinematics, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for shock absorber test benches, axle articulation measurement and off-road track testing. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with careers in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber security, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle selection

Analyse the dynamics of off-road vehicles on uneven terrain.

Analysis of the original condition

Size leaf springs and coil springs according to load and travel.

Defining objectives

Select and tune shock absorbers for off-road use.

Spring and damping design

Design suspension geometry and its joints.

Reversible reinforcement design

Design reversible reinforcements that respect the vehicle's originality.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Suspension engineerVehicle dynamics engineerOff-road vehicle preparerModification approval technicianTest engineerRestorer of classic off-road vehicles
Admissions & scholarships

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.

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FAQ

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.

The programme works with MSC Adams Car, OptimumKinematics, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma, awarded on passing 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 towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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