Course in Classic and Collectible Vehicle Valuation
Online 300-hour course in classic and collectible vehicle valuation. 6 modules covering International Valuation Standards (IVS), UNE 197001:2019 (expert reports and opinions) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Classic and Collectible Vehicle Valuation — 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: €546 (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.
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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
Describe the valuer's profession and its responsibilities.
Apply recognised condition scales to classify vehicles.
Carry out a technical inspection geared to valuation.
Analyse market data and select reliable comparables.
Write a sound, defensible valuation report.
Defend the report before clients, insurers or courts.
Organise the valuer's professional practice on ethical principles.
Who it's for
- Classic vehicle valuer who wishes to specialise in valuation of classic and collectible vehicles.
- Judicial expert in collectible vehicles who wishes to specialise in valuation of classic and collectible vehicles.
- Insurance valuer who wishes to specialise in valuation of classic and collectible vehicles.
- Specialist at an auction house who wishes to specialise in valuation of classic and collectible vehicles.
- Investment adviser in collectible vehicles who wishes to specialise in valuation of classic and collectible vehicles.
- Classic car purchase inspector who wishes to specialise in valuation of classic and collectible vehicles.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter expert valuation.
What you'll work with
- International Valuation Standards (IVS)
- UNE 197001:2019 (expert reports and opinions)
- FIVA Technical Code
- ISO/IEC 17024 (certification of persons)
- Spanish Civil Procedure Law 1/2000 (expert opinion)
- Royal Decree 892/2013 (Historic Vehicles Regulation)
- VAT Law 37/1992 (special scheme for collectibles)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Why a valuation is requested1.2Valuation for insurance, inheritance and litigation1.3Valuation for financing and for sale1.4Valuer profile and qualifications1.5Legal framework and civil liability1.6Sector standards and good practice1.7Independence and impartiality1.8Instruction, fees and scope1.9Client confidentiality1.10Workshop: defining the scope of an instruction
2.1Condition scales from one to five2.2Definition of each level2.3Originality versus restoration2.4Concours and road-use restoration2.5Vehicle preserved with patina2.6Unfinished project and its value2.7Documenting condition by area2.8Standardised inspection photography2.9Consistency between inspectors2.10Practice: grading five vehicles
3.1Inspection protocol and its sequence3.2Verification of identity and numbering3.3Structure, bodywork and corrosion3.4Mechanics and operation3.5Interior, finishes and equipment3.6Originality of parts and finishes3.7Detecting recomposition and fraud3.8Road tests and their limits3.9Supporting technical reports3.10Practice: full inspection of a vehicle
4.1Data sources and their reliability4.2Auction results and how to read them4.3Private sales and their opacity4.4Listings and asking prices4.5Adjustments for specification and market4.6Adjustments for documentation and provenance4.7Effect of competition history4.8Vehicles without comparables4.9In-house data register4.10Practice: selecting and adjusting comparables
5.1Structure and content of the report5.2Assumptions, scope and limitations5.3Valuation date and its importance5.4Value range and its justification5.5Photographic and documentary annexes5.6Signature, qualifications and valuer's insurance5.7Delivery and explanation to the client5.8Use of the report by third parties5.9Defending the report in litigation5.10Practice: writing and defending a report
6.1Client acquisition and reputation6.2Relationships with insurers and lawyers6.3Conflicts of interest and their management6.4Client pressure on the figure6.5Money laundering signals and duty to report6.6Continuing training and updating6.7Archive of valuations carried out6.8Common valuer errors6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: full valuation of a collectible vehicle
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: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, 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 Advanced Excel, Power BI, Python (pandas), Lightroom Classic, in free, academic or trial versions. Tests are studied using real technical inspection procedures for valuation, analysis of market comparables, and the drafting and defence of a valuation report. 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.
Describe the valuer's profession and its responsibilities.
Apply recognised condition scales to classify vehicles.
Carry out a technical inspection geared to valuation.
Analyse market data and select reliable comparables.
Write a sound, defensible valuation report.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish proficiency sufficient to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Advanced Excel, Power BI, Python (pandas), Lightroom Classic. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute own 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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