Diploma in Enclosed Transport, Tie-Downs and Routes
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Enclosed Transport, Tie-Downs and Routes for high-value vehicles. 8 modules covering high-value vehicle transport, transporter equipment, tie-down and restraint systems, safe loading, route planning, international transport and customs, and security and customer service, applying EN 12195-1, Regulation (EC) 561/2006 and Regulation (EU) 165/2014, with an assigned technical tutor.
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
Select the right transport option for each vehicle.
Operate the loading equipment of an enclosed transporter safely.
Calculate and apply tie-down systems in line with the standards.
Carry out loading and unloading procedures without damage.
Plan routes in compliance with driving times and restrictions.
Manage international transport and customs documentation.
Design an enclosed transport service to high quality standards.
Who it's for
- Specialist drivers of high-value vehicles.
- Traffic managers at vehicle transport companies.
- Collection logistics coordinators.
- Loading and stowage technicians.
- Fleet security managers.
- Customs managers handling vehicle shipments.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter specialist vehicle transport.
What you'll work with
- EN 12195-1 (load restraining on road vehicles: calculation of securing forces)
- Regulation (EC) 561/2006 (driving times and rest periods)
- Regulation (EU) 165/2014 (tachographs in road transport)
- CMR Convention (contract for the international carriage of goods by road)
- Directive 2014/47/EU (technical roadside inspection of commercial vehicles)
- ATA Convention (temporary admission of goods)
- PTV Map&Guide
- Webfleet
- TachoSoft
- Samsara
- Google Earth Pro
8 modules
1.1Types of transport: open, enclosed and container1.2Single and multi-car enclosed transporters1.3Enclosed trailers and light vehicles1.4Specific risks in transporting classics1.5Cargo insurance and carrier liability1.6Transport contract and consignment note1.7Departure inspection and condition documentation1.8Planning door-to-door services1.9Service quality indicators1.10Case study: comparing transport options
2.1Tail lifts and low-angle ramps2.2Electric winches and their safe use2.3Double decks and hydraulic decks2.4Interior lighting and anchor points2.5Climate and humidity control2.6Load surveillance cameras2.7Maintaining loading equipment2.8Mass distribution and axle loads2.9Maximum authorised mass and tare2.10Practical exercise: inspecting an enclosed car transporter
3.1Principles of load securing3.2Wheel straps and tyre nets3.3Chassis tie-downs and towing points3.4Ratchet tensioners and controlled-tension ratchets3.5Friction coefficients and anti-slip mats3.6Calculating securing forces under EN 12195-13.7Protection for wheels and bodywork3.8Inspecting and retiring worn straps3.9Common tie-down mistakes3.10Workshop: securing a low-slung sports car
4.1Preparing the vehicle for transport4.2Loading non-running vehicles4.3Very low vehicles and auxiliary ramps4.4Communication between driver and operator4.5Use of chocks and parking brakes4.6Controlling fluid leaks4.7Photographs and receipt checklist4.8Occupational risks during loading4.9Protocols in adverse weather4.10Practical exercise: winching a non-running vehicle aboard
5.1Driving and rest time regulations5.2Digital tachograph and activity recording5.3Lorry traffic restrictions5.4Routes for high vehicles5.5Safe stops and secure parking5.6Truck route planning tools5.7Estimating times and costs5.8Planning multi-drop routes5.9Managing the unexpected on the road5.10Case study: collection route across four countries
6.1Intra-EU transport and CMR documentation6.2Exporting and importing vehicles6.3ATA carnet for temporary exhibitions6.4Container shipping6.5Air freight for collector vehicles6.6Customs agents and freight forwarders6.7International transport insurance6.8Ferries and short sea crossings6.9Rules on goods and fuel in the tank6.10Workshop: temporary export file for a concours
7.1Physical security against theft7.2GPS fleet tracking7.3Communicating with the client during transport7.4Managing incidents and damage7.5Claims and loss assessment7.6Confidentiality of clients and vehicles7.7Training the specialist driver7.8Customer satisfaction indicators7.9Continuous service improvement7.10Case study: handling damage during transport
8.1Defining the service and target client8.2Selecting the vehicle and equipment8.3Loading and tie-down procedures8.4Route and timing plan8.5Documentation and insurance8.6Security and tracking plan8.7Cost and pricing study8.8Quality indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the 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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. You work with PTV Map&Guide, Webfleet, TachoSoft, Samsara and Google Earth Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: securing low-slung vehicles in enclosed transporters, calculating securing forces and planning international routes with a tachograph. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 12195-1, Regulation (EC) 561/2006, Regulation (EU) 165/2014, CMR Convention, Directive 2014/47/EU, ATA Convention.
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. A university degree is not 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 PTV Map&Guide, Webfleet, TachoSoft, Samsara, Google Earth Pro, 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 suitable computer 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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