Diploma in Collection Management and Conservation Plans
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in vehicle collection management and conservation plans, structured in 8 modules covering collection policy, registration and documentation, condition assessment, conservation planning, use and display, interventions, organisation and funding, with EN 16095, EN 15946 and the FIVA Turin Charter, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Collection Management and Conservation Plans — studying from Australia
Restoration of classic vehicles and heritage machinery is a valued pursuit in Australia, supported by active car clubs, museums and a dedicated enthusiast community. Engineers and skilled restorers work on historical preservation, parts sourcing, engine rebuilding and compliance with vehicle registration requirements. The heritage and collectable vehicle market supports specialist workshops, parts suppliers and appraisal services. Employers include restoration workshops, museums, specialist importers and heritage organisations.
Fees for Australia: A$1,420 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by any Australian heritage or automotive restoration body?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any Australian national body or heritage authority. Recognition is decided by employers and individual clients. Heritage listings and vehicle registration are governed by state authorities, so check their requirements separately if they affect your work.
Which Australian businesses might employ restoration specialists with this training?
Classic car restoration workshops, heritage vehicle dealers, museums, and specialist parts suppliers are examples of Australian employers and clients in this area. Hiring decisions rest with each business. A strong restoration portfolio and practical experience are typically more persuasive than a private qualification.
Can I study from Australia while keeping my current work, and can it be funded?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and around your existing work. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the total hours and build a schedule you can sustain.
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What you will be able to do
Define the policy of a vehicle collection.
Register and document the collection to recognised standards.
Assess the condition of objects in the collection.
Draw up prioritised conservation plans.
Manage the use, display and movement of objects.
Coordinate restoration interventions.
Organise and fund the management of the collection.
Who it's for
- Curators of vehicle collections.
- Museum registrars.
- Private collection managers.
- Exhibition coordinators.
- Documentation technicians.
- Directors of heritage foundations.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the museum sector.
What you'll work with
- EN 16095 (condition recording for movable cultural heritage)
- EN 15946 (packing principles for transport of cultural heritage)
- FIVA Turin Charter (principles for the preservation of historic vehicles)
- ICOM Code of Ethics (professional ethics for museums)
- Spanish Historical Heritage Act 16/1985 (legal protection of heritage)
- EN 15898 (main general terms in conservation of cultural property)
- SPECTRUM 5.1 (collections management standard)
- CollectiveAccess
- Axiell Collections
- Microsoft Access
- Agisoft Metashape
8 modules
1.1Types of public and private collections1.2Collection policy and mission1.3Acquisition criteria1.4Significance and heritage value1.5Living versus static collections1.6Stakeholders: owner, curator and restorer1.7The ICOM Code of Ethics1.8The FIVA Turin Charter1.9Collection sustainability1.10Workshop: drafting a collection policy
2.1Inventory and numbering2.2Catalogue record2.3Condition recording to EN 160952.4Photographic documentation2.5Movements and locations2.6Loans and deposits2.7Collection management systems2.8SPECTRUM standards2.9Backing up records2.10Practical exercise: cataloguing a vehicle in a collection management system
3.1Assessment methodologies3.2Agents of deterioration3.3Materials and vulnerabilities3.4Condition and priority scales3.5Assessment of whole collections3.6Risks for objects in use3.7Condition reports3.8Periodic monitoring3.9Decision-making3.10Case study: assessment of a motorcycle collection
4.1Structure of a conservation plan4.2Preventive versus remedial conservation4.3ABC risk management4.4Prioritising interventions4.5Budget and resources4.6Schedule of actions4.7Monitoring indicators4.8Reviewing the plan4.9Reporting to management4.10Practical exercise: five-year conservation plan
5.1Vehicle use policy5.2Periodic running5.3Display and installation5.4Lighting and radiation5.5Packing and transport to EN 159465.6Loans to exhibitions5.7Events and parades5.8Collection insurance5.9Documenting use5.10Case study: loan to an international exhibition
6.1Selecting restorers6.2Commissions and contracts6.3Intervention criteria6.4Monitoring the work6.5Documenting interventions6.6Quality control6.7Management of removed parts6.8Communicating results6.9Intervention archive6.10Workshop: technical specification for a restoration
7.1Team and professional profiles7.2Volunteers and clubs7.3Collection budgets7.4Sponsorship and patronage7.5Taxation of heritage7.6Spanish Historical Heritage Act 16/19857.7Agreements with institutions7.8Strategic planning7.9Impact assessment7.10Practical exercise: funding plan for a foundation
8.1Description of the collection8.2Collection policy8.3Documentation system8.4Condition assessment8.5Conservation plan8.6Use and display plan8.7Organisational and financial plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CollectiveAccess, Axiell Collections, Microsoft Access and Agisoft Metashape, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for condition assessment of vehicle collections, cataloguing in collection management systems and planning loans and exhibitions. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 16095, EN 15946, FIVA Turin Charter, ICOM Code of Ethics, Spanish Historical Heritage Act 16/1985, EN 15898, SPECTRUM 5.1.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read 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 over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with CollectiveAccess, Axiell Collections, Microsoft Access and Agisoft Metashape, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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