Diploma in Welding and Fabrication of Tubular Chassis
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in welding and fabrication of tubular chassis. 8 modules covering chassis design and fabrication drawings, tube preparation, TIG and MIG/MAG welding, distortion control and weld quality to EN ISO 3834-2, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Welding and Fabrication of Tubular Chassis — 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$1,400 (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
Understand the structural design of tubular chassis.
Produce fabrication drawings and cut lists.
Prepare tubes accurately for welding.
Apply TIG and MIG/MAG welding processes.
Control distortion during fabrication.
Apply welding quality and qualification systems.
Fabricate a complete tubular chassis with full traceability.
Who it's for
- Chassis welders looking to master tubular structures.
- Tubular structure fabricators.
- Welding quality technicians.
- Chassis designers who want hands-on fabrication knowledge.
- Motorsport vehicle preparers.
- Welding inspectors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking a career in motorsport.
What you'll work with
- EN ISO 3834-2 (comprehensive quality requirements for fusion welding)
- EN ISO 9606-1 (qualification testing of welders, steels)
- EN ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification for steels)
- EN ISO 5817 (quality levels for imperfections in welds)
- EN ISO 4063 (welding process nomenclature and reference numbers)
- AWS B2.1 (welding procedure and performance qualification)
- FIA Appendix J, Article 253 (safety equipment and safety cages)
- SolidWorks
- Bend-Tech
- ANSYS Mechanical
- Autodesk Fusion
8 modules
1.1Types of tubular chassis1.2Spaceframe structures1.3Triangulation1.4Torsional stiffness1.5Load points1.6Tubular materials1.7Joints and nodes1.8Motorsport applications1.9Light vehicle applications1.10Practical: simplified torsional stiffness calculation
2.1Chassis modelling2.2Cut lists2.3Angles and notches2.4Welding drawings2.5Welding symbols2.6Tolerances2.7Jigs and fixtures2.8Assembly sequence2.9Design review2.10Workshop: fabrication drawings for a sub-assembly
3.1Tube cutting3.2Notching3.3Bending3.4Cleaning and degreasing3.5Joint fit-up3.6Marking3.7Dimensional inspection3.8Material storage3.9Workshop safety3.10Practical: tube notching and fit-up
4.1TIG welding4.2MIG/MAG welding4.3Shielding gases4.4Filler materials4.5Welding parameters4.6Welding positions4.7Welding chromoly steel4.8Welding aluminium4.9Welding stainless steel4.10Laboratory: TIG welding test pieces
5.1Causes of distortion5.2Welding sequences5.3Tack welding5.4Clamping fixtures5.5Preheating5.6Controlled cooling5.7Distortion correction5.8Chassis measurement5.9Stress relieving5.10Workshop: assembling a chassis on a jig
6.1Welding procedures6.2Procedure qualification6.3Welder qualification6.4Quality levels6.5Visual inspection6.6Destructive testing6.7Non-destructive testing6.8Traceability6.9Quality documentation6.10Practical: inspection of a welded chassis
7.1Brackets and tabs7.2Suspension mounting points7.3Engine mounts7.4Corrosion protection7.5Powder coating7.6Panel integration7.7Final verification7.8Chassis repair7.9Product safety7.10Case study: repairing a damaged tubular chassis
8.1Vehicle specification8.2Chassis design8.3Fabrication drawings8.4Tube preparation8.5Welding on the jig8.6Dimensional inspection8.7Quality inspection8.8Fabrication dossier8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Bend-Tech, ANSYS Mechanical and Autodesk Fusion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for TIG welding chromoly test pieces, assembling a chassis on a jig and dimensional and visual inspection of a chassis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN ISO 3834-2, EN ISO 9606-1, EN ISO 15614-1, EN ISO 5817, EN ISO 4063, AWS B2.1, FIA Appendix J, Article 253.
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.
- 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 SolidWorks, Bend-Tech, ANSYS Mechanical and Autodesk Fusion, 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), plus 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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