Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts Course
Online 300 h course in quality certification of restored spare parts. 6 modules covering ISO 9001 (quality management systems), IATF 16949 (quality in the automotive industry) and Minitab. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts Course — studying from Ireland
Ireland has an active heritage vehicle and classic machinery community, supported by clubs, restoration workshops and specialist suppliers serving classic cars, motorcycles and agricultural equipment. Engineering skills in this area combine historical knowledge with modern techniques in fabrication, materials and diagnostics. Restoration work is often linked to heritage conservation and museum collections, and classic vehicles operate under national roadworthiness and vehicle registration rules. Professional bodies and enthusiast organisations help maintain standards and knowledge across the sector.
Fees for Ireland: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised professional body in Ireland for classic vehicle restoration?
Classic vehicle restoration in Ireland is largely a craft and hobby sector, supported by enthusiast clubs and heritage bodies rather than a regulated professional title. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership or formal recognition. Check the requirements of any club or body you wish to join.
Would Irish restoration businesses or employers value this qualification?
Restoration businesses in Ireland often rely on hands-on skill, reputation and portfolio work. A private online qualification may add to your CV, but employers decide for themselves whether it is relevant. Your final project can help show your capability, though there is no guarantee of any outcome.
Can I study this part-time while keeping my current commitments?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home around existing commitments. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course, so plan your schedule accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and each student has 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
Define what guarantees the quality of a restored part.
Prepare a part-specific quality plan with controls and acceptance criteria.
Select non-destructive and dimensional tests and verifications.
Prepare the technical documentation that accompanies the part.
Apply enhanced controls to parts that affect safety.
Manage complaints using continuous improvement tools.
Design an internal certification procedure for spare parts.
Who it's for
- Supplier quality engineer who wants to specialise in Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts.
- Non-destructive testing technician who wants to specialise in Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts.
- Quality manager in a restoration workshop who wants to specialise in Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts.
- Management systems auditor who wants to specialise in Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts.
- Metrology technician who wants to specialise in Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts.
- Complaints and warranty manager who wants to specialise in Certification of Quality in Restored Spare Parts.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the manufacture of reproduction spare parts.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- IATF 16949 (quality in the automotive industry)
- ISO 2859-1 (attribute sampling)
- ISO 9934-1 (magnetic particle testing)
- ISO 3452-1 (liquid penetrant testing)
- ISO 6508-1 (Rockwell hardness)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (general product safety)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What it means to certify a part1.2Customer and market expectations1.3Difference between new, repaired and reproduced parts1.4Legal liability of the workshop1.5Applicable warranties1.6Available standards and references1.7Absence of sector-specific regulation1.8Self-regulation and good practice1.9Minimum documentation1.10Workshop: a workshop quality policy
2.1Starting specification2.2Process inspection points2.3Acceptance and rejection criteria2.4Records for each phase2.5Release responsible person2.6Control of non-conforming parts2.7Rework and its limit2.8Traceability of materials and batches2.9Technical file of the part2.10Practice: a quality plan for a part
3.1Dimensional verification3.2Hardness and material3.3Applicable non-destructive tests3.4Functional tests on the test bench3.5Leak tests3.6Load tests where applicable3.7In-vehicle testing and its risk3.8Sampling versus full inspection3.9External laboratories3.10Practice: defining the test plan
4.1Part certificate and its content4.2Statement of the scope of work4.3Materials and processes used4.4Test results4.5Photographs of the process4.6Assembly and maintenance instructions4.7Warranty conditions4.8Declared limitations4.9Signature and technical manager4.10Practice: writing a certificate
5.1Classification of parts by criticality5.2Brakes, steering and suspension5.3Structural elements5.4Tanks and pipework5.5When certification should not be given5.6Approved alternatives5.7Communicating risk to the customer5.8Workshop liability insurance5.9Recording decisions5.10Practice: assessing the criticality of five parts
6.1Handling a complaint6.2Root cause analysis of a failure6.3Corrective actions6.4Workshop quality indicators6.5Internal audit6.6Staff training6.7Relationship with suppliers and subcontractors6.8Common errors in the sector6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: a workshop part certification system
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, advanced Excel, SolidWorks Inspection, PC-DMIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for non-destructive testing of safety parts, dimensional verification with a coordinate measuring machine, and documentary audit of the quality file. Assessment is continuous, per 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.
Define what guarantees the quality of a restored part.
Prepare a part-specific quality plan with controls and acceptance criteria.
Select non-destructive and dimensional tests and verifications.
Prepare the technical documentation that accompanies the part.
Apply enhanced controls to parts that affect safety.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A level of English sufficient to follow technical standards reading.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with Minitab, advanced Excel, SolidWorks Inspection and PC-DMIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own-brand SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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