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Off-road motorcycle electronics course

Online course of 300 hours in off-road motorcycle electronics, structured in 6 modules covering the off-road environment, engine systems, protection and sealing, rally navigation and in-race maintenance, 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

Analyse the operating conditions of electronics in off-road use.

02

Describe engine management systems on off-road motorcycles.

03

Apply protection and sealing techniques.

04

Install rally navigation systems.

05

Carry out diagnosis and repairs during a race.

06

Select components according to protection ratings.

07

Design an electrical installation for an off-road motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Off-road competition mechanics.
  • Motorcycle electricians.
  • Rally support technicians.
  • Diagnostic technicians working with off-road machines.
  • Vehicle electronics engineers interested in harsh-environment design.
  • Enduro bike preparers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter competition and motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 60529 (degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code))
  • ISO 20653 (road vehicle protection against foreign objects, water and access)
  • ISO 16750-3 (mechanical loads on vehicle electrical equipment)
  • ISO 16750-4 (climatic loads on vehicle electrical equipment)
  • FIM technical regulations (technical rules for off-road competition)
  • UN/ECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles)
  • MATLAB
  • TuneECU
  • Vector CANoe
  • KiCad
  • AiM Race Studio 3
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Vibration and impacts
  2. 1.2Water, mud and dust
  3. 1.3Extreme temperatures in desert and mountain conditions
  4. 1.4Frequent falls and component damage
  5. 1.5Weight as a critical factor
  6. 1.6Accessibility for roadside repairs
  7. 1.7Disciplines: motocross, enduro, trial and rally
  8. 1.8Regulations for each discipline
  9. 1.9Differences from road electronics
  10. 1.10Workshop: analysis of electrical faults in enduro
  1. 2.1Fuel injection in motocross engines
  2. 2.2Ignition and selectable maps
  3. 2.3Handlebar map switches
  4. 2.4Motocross traction control
  5. 2.5Launch control for the starting grid
  6. 2.6Electric start without a large battery
  7. 2.7Two-stroke fuel injection
  8. 2.8Sensors protected against impacts
  9. 2.9Adjustment for altitude and temperature
  10. 2.10Practical: switching maps and their effect on traction
  1. 3.1IP protection rating
  2. 3.2Sealed automotive-grade connectors
  3. 3.3Potting of electronics
  4. 3.4Protecting cables against chafing
  5. 3.5Component breathers
  6. 3.6Water crossings and water ingress
  7. 3.7Pressure washing
  8. 3.8Corrosion and its prevention
  9. 3.9Environmental vibration and dust testing
  10. 3.10Lab: sealing test on a connector
  1. 4.1Electronic roadbook and how to read it
  2. 4.2Navigation odometers
  3. 4.3GPS and repeaters
  4. 4.4Organiser safety systems
  5. 4.5Beacons and IRITRACK
  6. 4.6Navigation controls
  7. 4.7Powering accessories
  8. 4.8Installation on the navigation tower
  9. 4.9Reliability over long stages
  10. 4.10Case study: electrical installation of a rally raid motorcycle
  1. 5.1Electrical tools on the route
  2. 5.2Emergency repairs
  3. 5.3Quick diagnosis without equipment
  4. 5.4Critical spare parts to carry on the route
  5. 5.5Protocol between motos
  6. 5.6Fault logging
  7. 5.7Rider training
  8. 5.8Lessons from real races
  9. 5.9Continuous improvement after each race
  10. 5.10Case study: ignition failure on an enduro special stage
  1. 6.1Choosing the discipline and motorcycle
  2. 6.2Environmental requirements analysis
  3. 6.3Design of a protected installation
  4. 6.4Component selection
  5. 6.5In-race maintenance plan
  6. 6.6Spare parts list
  7. 6.7Real-terrain test plan
  8. 6.8Cost and weight
  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 material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB, TuneECU, Vector CANoe, KiCad and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for electrical installations for rally raid, sealing tests and quick in-race diagnosis. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.

Standards covered: IEC 60529, ISO 20653, ISO 16750-3, ISO 16750-4, FIM technical regulations, UN/ECE Regulation No. 10.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 60529, ISO 20653 and ISO 16750-3 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB, TuneECU, Vector CANoe, KiCad and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a protected electrical installation for a chosen off-road discipline and motorcycle, with in-race maintenance plan and real-terrain tests, 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.

Choose discipline and motorcycle
Define the discipline, motorcycle and environmental requirements the electronics must withstand.
Design the protected installation
Lay out a sealed, impact-resistant wiring harness with IP-rated components.
Select components
Choose sensors, connectors and accessories balancing protection, cost and weight.
Plan race maintenance
Write the in-race maintenance plan, spare parts list and real-terrain test plan.
Final project
Present the complete off-road electrical installation with cost, weight and report.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Off-road competition mechanicMotorcycle electricianRally support technicianDiagnostic technicianVehicle electronics engineerEnduro bike preparer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 MATLAB, TuneECU, Vector CANoe, KiCad and AiM Race Studio 3, 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 need an internet connection, a computer capable of running 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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