3D Scanning Course for NLA Parts in Restoration
Online 300-hour course in 3D scanning for NLA parts in restoration. 6 modules covering VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 (optical 3D measuring systems), ISO 10360-8 (coordinate measuring machines with optical distance sensors) and Artec Studio. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
3D Scanning Course for NLA Parts in Restoration — studying from Canada
Canada has an active classic and heritage vehicle community, supported by clubs, restoration specialists and museums across the country. Restoration work requires skills in engineering drawings, metalworking, electrical systems and historical research. Heritage vehicle collections and automotive museums, such as the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, sustain professional and volunteer expertise. Specialist businesses and independent workshops are the main employers in this niche.
Fees for Canada: C$698 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for vehicle restoration work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Restoration is largely a trade and enthusiast field in Canada, with recognition typically driven by reputation, workshop experience and clubs or heritage organisations rather than a single licensing body. Confirm with any prospective client or employer how they regard private qualifications.
What career use could this have in Canada's classic vehicle sector?
Potential uses include working with specialist restoration workshops, dealerships, collectors or heritage vehicle organisations. Employers and clients decide how to value a private qualification, and hands-on experience is usually the strongest factor in this sector. The final project may serve as a portfolio example, but it does not guarantee work.
Can I study this online with my own schedule from Canada?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it suits learners across Canada and no student visa is needed to study from home. Programme lengths are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the level. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Assess when 3D scanning is the right route for a part with no spare available.
Prepare parts with different finishes for reliable capture.
Select the scanning technology according to size, accuracy and material.
Process point clouds and generate clean meshes.
Use scanning for inspection, replication and documentation.
Estimate the costs and timescales of a scanning service.
Develop a complete scanning project for an NLA part.
Who it's for
- 3D scanning technician who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
- Reverse engineering specialist who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
- Optical metrology technician who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
- NLA parts manufacturer who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
- Reproduction spare parts designer who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
- Workshop digitisation manager who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the reproduction spare parts manufacturing sector.
What you'll work with
- VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 (optical 3D measuring systems)
- ISO 10360-8 (coordinate measuring machines with optical distance sensors)
- ISO 10360-13 (optical 3D coordinate measuring systems)
- ISO 14253-1 (decision rules for conformity)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242)
- ISO 52900 (additive manufacturing, terminology)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What scanning is used for in restoration1.2What can and cannot be scanned1.3Accuracy required according to the part1.4Technologies: structured light and laser1.5Measuring arms and photogrammetry1.6Handheld and desktop scanners1.7Equipment cost and service alternative1.8Workspace requirements1.9Output formats1.10Workshop: choosing the technology for three parts
2.1Cleaning and degreasing2.2Shiny surfaces and their treatment2.3Matting sprays and their removal2.4Reference markers2.5Black and transparent parts2.6Large parts and scanning in sections2.7Clamping and rotary table2.8Deformed parts: what to scan2.9Safety of the original part2.10Practice: preparing a complex part
3.1Scanner calibration3.2Ambient lighting3.3Resolution and point density3.4Overlap between captures3.5Coverage of hidden areas3.6Number of positions required3.7Drift control3.8Real-time verification3.9Recording the parameters3.10Practice: complete capture of a part
4.1Aligning captures4.2Merging and mesh generation4.3Noise removal4.4Filling holes and its honesty4.5Verification with real measurements4.6Comparison between captures4.7Scale and units4.8Export in different formats4.9Archiving the original scan4.10Practice: obtaining a verified mesh
5.1Documenting the part before intervention5.2Recording the condition for the file5.3Comparison before and after5.4Dimensional control by comparison5.5Printing a study copy5.6Basis for the parametric model5.7Archiving technical heritage5.8Sharing with a supplier5.9Limits of using the mesh without modelling5.10Practice: documentation report for a part
6.1Commissioning a scanning service6.2What to request and what is delivered6.3Cost per part and per project6.4Ownership of files6.5Project confidentiality6.6Long-term preservation of scans6.7Common errors and unusable captures6.8Operator training6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: documented scan of a part with no spare
How you'll learn
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 intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Artec Studio, GOM Inspect (ZEISS), Geomagic Wrap, CloudCompare, MeshLab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real scanning procedures with structured light and laser, preparation of parts with targets and matting, and comparison of point clouds with reference parts. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Assess when 3D scanning is the right route for a part with no spare available.
Prepare parts with different finishes for reliable capture.
Select the scanning technology according to size, accuracy and material.
Process point clouds and generate clean meshes.
Use scanning for inspection, replication and documentation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Artec Studio, GOM Inspect (ZEISS), Geomagic Wrap, CloudCompare, MeshLab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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