Fuel Tank Repair Course
Online course of 300 hours in fuel tank repair. 6 modules covering Directive 1999/92/EC (explosive atmospheres in the workplace), Royal Decree 681/2003 (protection against explosive atmospheres) and advanced Excel (intervention sheets). Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Fuel Tank Repair Course — 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$852 (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
Identify materials and typologies of fuel tanks in older vehicles.
Apply safe procedures for draining, degassing and neutralising.
Remove rust, varnish and residues from the inside of the tank.
Carry out structural repairs to the tank using techniques suited to the material.
Select and apply interior coatings compatible with current fuels.
Verify leak-tightness and assemble the complete fuel circuit.
Manage the hazardous waste generated during the intervention.
Who it's for
- Fuel tank repair technician wishing to specialise in Fuel Tank Repair.
- Classic vehicle restorer wishing to specialise in Fuel Tank Repair.
- Workshop health and safety technician wishing to specialise in Fuel Tank Repair.
- Thin-sheet welder wishing to specialise in Fuel Tank Repair.
- Classic motorcycle mechanic wishing to specialise in Fuel Tank Repair.
- Fuel system technician wishing to specialise in Fuel Tank Repair.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- Directive 1999/92/EC (explosive atmospheres in the workplace)
- Royal Decree 681/2003 (protection against explosive atmospheres)
- UNECE Regulation No. 34 (fire risk prevention in fuel tanks)
- EN 228 (unleaded petrol)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents)
- ISO 4063 (welding processes)
- EN 1779 (leak testing)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Materials: steel, brass and early plastic1.2Location in the vehicle and risks1.3Soldered and tin-plated sheet tanks1.4Identifying the original tank1.5Typical deterioration after years of standing1.6Current fuels and their effect1.7Regulations and workshop safety1.8Explosion risk: the main rule1.9Documentation and prior photography1.10Workshop: assessing the condition of a tank
2.1Safe draining of fuel2.2Handling degraded fuel2.3Vapour neutralisation: methods2.4Checks before applying heat2.5Personal protective equipment2.6Ventilation of the work area2.7Removing the sender unit and pipework2.8Labelling and preserving parts2.9Waste and its legal management2.10Practice: complete neutralisation procedure
3.1Removing varnish and sludge3.2Internal rust and its removal3.3Mechanical and chemical cleaning3.4Electrolysis as a method3.5Complete rinsing and drying3.6Inspection with an endoscope3.7Assessing remaining wall thickness3.8Inaccessible areas and their treatment3.9Comparison of methods3.10Practice: interior cleaning of a tank
4.1Locating pores and cracks4.2Low-pressure air leak testing4.3Safe welded repair4.4Tin-plating and its reproduction4.5Replacing tank panels4.6Reinforcing seams4.7Repairing necks and filler openings4.8Brackets, straps and grommets4.9Dimensional checking of the assembly4.10Practice: repairing a leak
5.1Interior resins and sealants5.2Compatibility with ethanol-blended petrol5.3Preparation required before application5.4Application and curing5.5Risk of coating detachment5.6Alternative: manufacturing a new tank5.7Stainless steel tanks5.8External protection and paint5.9Balancing authenticity and durability5.10Practice: applying an interior coating
6.1Sender unit and its calibration6.2Pipes, hoses and filters6.3Pumps and their compatibility6.4Breather and filler cap6.5Assembly and testing on the vehicle6.6Final leak-tightness test6.7Vehicle maintenance and storage6.8Common errors and known accidents6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: documented repair of a tank
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are 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 advanced Excel (intervention sheets), Fusion 360 (repair design), SolidWorks (tank reproduction), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for degassing and neutralising tanks, low-pressure leak testing and the application of interior coatings. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify materials and typologies of fuel tanks in older vehicles.
Apply safe procedures for draining, degassing and neutralising.
Remove rust, varnish and residues from the inside of the tank.
Carry out structural repairs to the tank using techniques suited to the material.
Select and apply interior coatings compatible with current fuels.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulations.
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 comprises 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 advanced Excel (intervention sheets), Fusion 360 (repair design) and SolidWorks (tank reproduction). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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