Course in Parts Documentation with Traceability
Online course of 300 h in parts documentation with traceability. 6 modules covering ISO 9001 (quality management systems), ISO/IEC 15459 (unique identifiers) and Odoo (inventory and traceability). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Parts Documentation with Traceability — 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: €644 (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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What you will be able to do
Define a traceability system for the parts of a historic vehicle.
Record the disassembly with identification, photography and location of each part.
Document the origin and interventions of new and repaired parts.
Implement digital tools for labelling and inventory management.
Relate traceability to the originality and value of the vehicle.
Integrate traceability into the workshop's quality system.
Design the complete traceability protocol for a real project.
Who it's for
- Quality manager in a restoration workshop looking to specialise in Parts Documentation with Traceability.
- Parts traceability technician looking to specialise in Parts Documentation with Traceability.
- Restoration workshop manager looking to specialise in Parts Documentation with Traceability.
- Spare parts warehouse manager looking to specialise in Parts Documentation with Traceability.
- Technical documentalist looking to specialise in Parts Documentation with Traceability.
- Classic vehicle assessor looking to specialise in Parts Documentation with Traceability.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- ISO/IEC 15459 (unique identifiers)
- ISO/IEC 18004 (QR codes)
- ISO 15489-1 (records management)
- RD 1457/1986 (vehicle repair workshop activity)
- Turin Charter (FIVA, 2013)
- FIVA Technical Code
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What it means to trace a part1.2Why it matters in restoration1.3Traceability of material and process1.4Unique identification of each part1.5Documents that accompany the part1.6Standards and good practice1.7Workshop responsibility1.8Cost of traceability1.9Recording tools1.10Workshop: identification system for a project
2.1Photography before disassembly2.2Numbering and labelling of parts2.3Bags, boxes and their labelling2.4Assembly and position sketches2.5Fasteners and their classification2.6Parts in several subassemblies2.7Incoming and outgoing inventory2.8Missing parts and how to record them2.9Orderly storage2.10Practice: documented disassembly of an assembly
3.1Original part retained3.2Original part repaired3.3Old-stock part3.4Reproduction part3.5Part made to measure3.6Material and test certificates3.7Invoices and supplier3.8Discreet marking of the part3.9Record sheet per part and its content3.10Practice: record sheets for five different parts
4.1Spreadsheets and their limits4.2Simple databases4.3Barcodes and quick response codes4.4Photography linked to the record4.5File naming4.6Backups4.7Client access to the record4.8Migration of old records4.9Cost and maintenance of the system4.10Practice: implementation of a digital record
5.1The record as part of the dossier5.2Transparency towards the buyer5.3Declaration of non-original parts5.4Effect on valuation5.5Use in competitions and certifications5.6Use with insurers5.7Claims and their defence5.8Long-term preservation of the record5.9Transfer of the record with the vehicle5.10Practice: traceability report for a sale
6.1Written workshop procedure6.2Staff training6.3Internal audit of the record6.4Documentary quality indicators6.5Common errors and lost parts6.6Management of surplus parts6.7Return of originals to the client6.8Documented real cases6.9Continuous improvement of the system6.10Final project: workshop traceability system
How you'll learn
Fully 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 Odoo (inventory and traceability), Airtable, Advanced Excel, Adobe Lightroom, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for labelling and photographic recording of disassembly, traceability records for repaired parts, and internal quality audits of the workshop. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Define a traceability system for the parts of a historic vehicle.
Record the disassembly with identification, photography and location of each part.
Document the origin and interventions of new and repaired parts.
Implement digital tools for labelling and inventory management.
Relate traceability to the originality and value of the vehicle.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 Odoo (inventory and traceability), Airtable, Advanced Excel and Adobe Lightroom. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM in-house diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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