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Diploma in Spares Systems and Motorsport Logistics

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in spares systems and motorsport logistics. 8 modules covering the motorsport supply chain, inventory management, component traceability, spares IT systems, warehousing and packaging, international transport and continuous improvement under ISO 9001, ISO 28000 and the GS1 General Specifications, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Diploma in Spares Systems and Motorsport Logistics — 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$1,740 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

  • Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS)
  • Historic Motoring Club of Australia
  • National Museum of Australia
  • Standards Australia

Typical roles

  • Classic Vehicle Restorer
  • Restoration Engineer
  • Heritage Machinery Specialist
  • Conservation Technician

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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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the supply chain in motorsport.

02

Manage inventories of critical spares.

03

Implement component traceability systems.

04

Configure IT systems for spares management.

05

Organise suitable warehouses and packaging.

06

Plan international transport and customs procedures.

07

Apply continuous improvement and logistics cost control.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorsport logistics managers.
  • Inventory managers handling high-value, short-life components.
  • Purchasing technicians.
  • Warehouse managers.
  • Supply chain analysts.
  • International transport coordinators.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter racing teams.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
  • ISO 28000 (security management systems for the supply chain)
  • GS1 General Specifications (barcode and identification standards)
  • Incoterms 2020 (international commercial terms)
  • ATA Convention (temporary admission of goods)
  • Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
  • ADR Agreement (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Odoo
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Microsoft Power BI
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Particularities of the sector
  2. 1.2Suppliers and in-house manufacturing
  3. 1.3Part manufacturing lead times
  4. 1.4Short runs and prototypes
  5. 1.5Supply risks
  6. 1.6Calendar and demand peaks
  7. 1.7Global championship logistics
  8. 1.8Logistics costs
  9. 1.9Sustainability
  10. 1.10Case study: supply chain map of a team
  1. 2.1ABC classification
  2. 2.2Safety stock
  3. 2.3Reorder point
  4. 2.4Component service life
  5. 2.5Rotable and repairable parts
  6. 2.6Inventory valuation
  7. 2.7Cycle counting
  8. 2.8Obsolescence due to technical changes
  9. 2.9Inventory indicators
  10. 2.10Practical: sizing the safety stock
  1. 3.1Part identification
  2. 3.2Serial numbers
  3. 3.3Barcodes and RFID
  4. 3.4Usage history per component
  5. 3.5Mileage and hours
  6. 3.6Material certificates
  7. 3.7Control of critical parts
  8. 3.8Withdrawal of life-expired parts
  9. 3.9Traceability audits
  10. 3.10Lab: traceability of a suspension assembly
  1. 4.1ERP systems
  2. 4.2Inventory modules
  3. 4.3Bills of materials
  4. 4.4Purchase orders
  5. 4.5Integration with engineering
  6. 4.6Mobile applications
  7. 4.7Reports and dashboards
  8. 4.8Data migration
  9. 4.9Information security
  10. 4.10Workshop: configuring an inventory in Odoo
  1. 5.1Warehouse design
  2. 5.2Locations and shelving
  3. 5.3Packaging of delicate parts
  4. 5.4Flight cases
  5. 5.5Protection against humidity
  6. 5.6Temperature control
  7. 5.7Order picking
  8. 5.8Warehouse safety
  9. 5.9Packaging maintenance
  10. 5.10Practical: packaging design for a gearbox
  1. 6.1Road transport
  2. 6.2Air freight
  3. 6.3Sea freight
  4. 6.4Freight forwarders
  5. 6.5Customs and the ATA Carnet
  6. 6.6Dangerous goods
  7. 6.7Incoterms 2020
  8. 6.8Insurance
  9. 6.9Lead times and planning
  10. 6.10Case study: logistics for an intercontinental round
  1. 7.1Logistics cost analysis
  2. 7.2Service indicators
  3. 7.3Lean logistics
  4. 7.4Inventory reduction
  5. 7.5Supplier management
  6. 7.6Strategic purchasing
  7. 7.7Risk management
  8. 7.8Audits
  9. 7.9Lessons learned
  10. 7.10Practical: logistics cost-reduction plan
  1. 8.1Team diagnosis
  2. 8.2Inventory analysis
  3. 8.3Traceability system design
  4. 8.4IT system configuration
  5. 8.5Warehouse design
  6. 8.6Transport plan
  7. 8.7Indicators
  8. 8.8Procedures manual
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP S/4HANA, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: implementing barcode traceability, auditing a team inventory and planning the logistics of an international event. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 9001, ISO 28000, GS1 General Specifications, Incoterms 2020, ATA Convention, Regulation (EU) 952/2013 and ADR Agreement.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 9001, ISO 28000 and GS1 General Specifications applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SAP S/4HANA, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete spares system for a racing team, from inventory analysis and traceability to warehouse design, transport plan and procedures manual, 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.

Diagnosis and inventory analysis
Diagnose a team's current spares situation and analyse its inventory.
Traceability design
Design the component traceability system with serial numbers, barcodes or RFID.
IT system and warehouse
Configure the spares IT system and design the warehouse layout.
Transport plan and indicators
Plan international transport and define the logistics indicators.
Final project
Procedures manual and presentation, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorsport logistics managerInventory managerPurchasing technicianWarehouse managerSupply chain analystInternational transport coordinator
Admissions & scholarships

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.

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FAQ

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 SAP S/4HANA, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Power BI, 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 is required.

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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