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Composites course in competition: trackside repair

Online course of 300 hours in motorsport composites and trackside repair: 6 modules covering composites in racing vehicles, damage inspection and assessment, repair materials and techniques, trackside repair and logistics, and verification and quality control, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the behaviour and failure modes of composites.

02

Inspect and classify damage in racing components.

03

Select suitable repair materials and techniques.

04

Carry out patch and scarf repairs under controlled curing.

05

Organise repair logistics at the circuit.

06

Verify the quality of completed repairs.

07

Document repair procedures with full traceability.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorsport composite technicians.
  • Carbon-fibre laminators.
  • Structural repair technicians.
  • Non-destructive testing inspectors.
  • Racing team mechanics.
  • Junior materials engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CMH-17 (Composite Materials Handbook)
  • ASTM D7136 (Impact resistance of laminates)
  • ASTM D7137 (Compression after impact)
  • ASTM D3039 (Tensile properties of polymer matrix composites)
  • ISO 14125 (Flexural properties of fibre-reinforced plastics)
  • ASTM E2533 (Guide to non-destructive testing of composites)
  • Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
  • Fibersim
  • CATIA Composites Design
  • ANSYS Composite PrepPost
  • Olympus OmniScan
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Carbon, aramid and glass fibres
  2. 1.2Prepregs and resin systems
  3. 1.3Laminates, orientations and stacking sequences
  4. 1.4Honeycomb sandwich structures
  5. 1.5Typical components: wings, sidepods and floors
  6. 1.6Monocoque and survival cells
  7. 1.7Laminate failure modes
  8. 1.8Impact damage and delamination
  9. 1.9Safety requirements in motorsport
  10. 1.10Case study: damage to a front wing
  1. 2.1Visual inspection and tap testing
  2. 2.2Ultrasonic testing of composites
  3. 2.3Active thermography of laminates
  4. 2.4Shearography to detect delaminations
  5. 2.5Classification of repairable damage
  6. 2.6Repair limits and replacement criteria
  7. 2.7Damage documentation
  8. 2.8Rapid decision-making in the pits
  9. 2.9Safety of the driver and the team
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: tap-test inspection of a panel
  1. 3.1Fast-curing structural adhesives
  2. 3.2Repair prepregs and resins
  3. 3.3Surface preparation and stepped sanding
  4. 3.4External patch repairs
  5. 3.5Flush scarf repairs
  6. 3.6Repair of sandwich cores
  7. 3.7Curing with heat blankets and vacuum
  8. 3.8Inserts and fasteners in composites
  9. 3.9Control of curing temperature
  10. 3.10Workshop: scarf repair on a carbon panel
  1. 4.1The team's repair kit
  2. 4.2Curing times and planning
  3. 4.3Environmental conditions at the circuit
  4. 4.4Temporary and permanent repairs
  5. 4.5Communication with engineering
  6. 4.6Spare parts and reserve components
  7. 4.7Technical regulations and scrutineering
  8. 4.8Safety when handling resins
  9. 4.9Repair records
  10. 4.10Case study: repairing a sidepod between sessions
  1. 5.1Testing of the repair
  2. 5.2Dimensional and weight checks
  3. 5.3Stiffness and static verification
  4. 5.4Post-repair inspection
  5. 5.5Part traceability
  6. 5.6Service life of repaired components
  7. 5.7Analysis of subsequent failures
  8. 5.8Procedure improvement
  9. 5.9Training of composite technicians
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: repair inspection sheet
  1. 6.1Description of the damaged part
  2. 6.2Damage assessment
  3. 6.3Repair design
  4. 6.4Execution procedure
  5. 6.5Curing plan
  6. 6.6Verification and recording
  7. 6.7Analysis of repair times
  8. 6.8Resulting standard procedure
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fibersim, CATIA Composites Design, ANSYS Composite PrepPost, Olympus OmniScan and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures: scarf repair of a carbon-fibre panel, ultrasonic inspection of a wing after impact and cure planning between race sessions. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: CMH-17; ASTM D7136; ASTM D7137; ASTM D3039; ISO 14125; ASTM E2533; Regulation (EC) 1907/2006.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of CMH-17, ASTM D7136 and ASTM D7137 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Fibersim, CATIA Composites Design, ANSYS Composite PrepPost, Olympus OmniScan and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete repair of a damaged composite racing part, from damage assessment to a standard procedure, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Damage assessment
Describe the damaged part and assess the extent of the damage.
Repair design
Design the repair and define the execution procedure.
Curing plan
Plan the cure to fit the available time between sessions.
Verification and recording
Verify the repair, record it and analyse the repair times.
Final project
Present the resulting standard procedure and report for final review with your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorsport composite technicianCarbon-fibre laminatorStructural repair technicianNon-destructive testing inspectorRacing team mechanicJunior materials engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Fibersim, CATIA Composites Design, ANSYS Composite PrepPost, Olympus OmniScan and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.

No prior qualification is required: you only need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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