Course in Roadbooks for Historic Rallies
Online 300-hour course in roadbooks for historic rallies. 6 modules covering the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix K of the International Sporting Code (historic vehicles) and Rally Navigator. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the structure and purpose of a roadbook.
Master the symbols and notation used in roadbooks.
Prepare a roadbook from a reconnaissance of the route.
Calibrate and use trip masters and on-board instruments.
Apply navigation techniques and average speed control in competition.
Integrate safety and regulatory compliance into route design.
Organise the work of a rally's navigation team.
Who it's for
- Historic rally co-drivers who want to specialise in Roadbooks in Historic Rallies.
- Roadbook designers who want to specialise in Roadbooks in Historic Rallies.
- Regularity rally organisers who want to specialise in Roadbooks in Historic Rallies.
- Technical stewards for historic events who want to specialise in Roadbooks in Historic Rallies.
- Event route managers who want to specialise in Roadbooks in Historic Rallies.
- Navigation instructors who want to specialise in Roadbooks in Historic Rallies.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter historic rallying.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code
- Appendix K of the International Sporting Code (historic vehicles)
- General Traffic Regulation (RD 1428/2003, Annex II: sporting events)
- FIVA Events Code
- RFEDA regularity rally regulations
- ISO 6709 (representation of geographic coordinates)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Function of the roadbook1.2Types: blind, open and regularity1.3Standardised symbols1.4Scales and distance references1.5Reading on the move1.6Division of tasks between driver and co-driver1.7Co-driver's equipment1.8Misinterpretation errors and their cost1.9Sources and reference regulations1.10Workshop: guided reading of a roadbook
2.1Junctions, forks and roundabouts2.2Bends, hazards and gradients2.3Terrain and building references2.4Caution and danger notes2.5Level crossings and dips2.6Notation of partial and total distances2.7Conventions of each organisation2.8Historical symbols and their evolution2.9Ambiguities and how to resolve them2.10Practice: transcribing a section into notation
3.1Route reconnaissance3.2Distance measurement and calibration3.3Measuring tools3.4Preparing sketches3.5Photographing references3.6Writing danger notes3.7Checking the roadbook on the ground3.8Layout and legibility3.9Editing and distribution to participants3.10Practice: preparing a complete section
4.1Odometers and their calibration4.2Precision odometers4.3Stopwatches and their use4.4Instruments permitted by regulations4.5Mounting and visibility of instruments4.6Lighting for night reading4.7Checks before the start4.8Backup in case of failure4.9Historic instruments and their appeal4.10Practice: calibrating an odometer
5.1Zeroing and start references5.2Correcting deviations and recovery5.3Managing accumulated distance5.4Clear communication inside the vehicle5.5Reading pace and anticipation5.6Night and rain navigation5.7Loss of reference and protocol5.8Checkpoints and their recording5.9Managing stress and fatigue5.10Practice: navigating a complete route
6.1The role of the roadbook in safety6.2Danger notes and responsibility6.3Coordination with the organisation6.4Permits and relations with authorities6.5Respect for traffic and neighbours6.6Archive of historic roadbooks6.7Training co-drivers6.8Common errors and how to prevent them6.9Documented real-world cases6.10Final project: a complete roadbook for an event
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 enrolment window, making it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Rally Navigator, Google Earth Pro, QGIS, Garmin BaseCamp, OsmAnd, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real procedures for preparing a roadbook on the ground, navigating a regularity section and calibrating on-board instruments. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Interpret the structure and purpose of a roadbook.
Master the symbols and notation used in roadbooks.
Prepare a roadbook from a reconnaissance of the route.
Calibrate and use trip masters and on-board instruments.
Apply navigation techniques and average speed control in competition.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulation texts.
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 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Rally Navigator, Google Earth Pro, QGIS, Garmin BaseCamp and OsmAnd. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area count towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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