Safe and Legal HV Conversions for Classic Cars Course
Online course of 300 h in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of electric vehicles), ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage systems) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Safe and Legal HV Conversions for Classic Cars 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: €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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What you will be able to do
Identify the high-voltage risks in a converted vehicle.
Design an electrical architecture with insulation, protection and safe disconnection.
Select and integrate a traction battery with its management system.
Apply safe working procedures in accordance with EN 50110-1 and RD 614/2001.
Specify the charging system and connectors in accordance with IEC standards.
Plan electrical safety tests before commissioning.
Prepare the documentation needed to legalise the conversion.
Who it's for
- High-voltage vehicle technician who wants to specialise in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars.
- Battery systems engineer who wants to specialise in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars.
- Workshop electrical safety manager who wants to specialise in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars.
- Modification homologation engineer who wants to specialise in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars.
- Electrical conversion technician who wants to specialise in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars.
- Automotive electrical risk trainer who wants to specialise in safe and legal HV conversions for classic cars.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to move into vehicle electrical conversion.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage systems)
- EN 50110-1 (operation of electrical installations)
- RD 614/2001 (protection against electrical risk)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems)
- IEC 62196-2 (charging connectors)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and accumulators)
- UN 38.3 (transport tests for lithium batteries)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What counts as high voltage in automotive applications1.2Electrical risk: contact and arc1.3Thermal and chemical risk of batteries1.4Applicable reference standards1.5Protection classification1.6Insulation requirements1.7Required qualifications for personnel1.8Workshop organisation for working on high voltage1.9Mandatory documentation1.10Workshop: risk assessment of an installation
2.1Galvanic separation and floating earth2.2Insulation monitoring2.3Main contactors and precharge2.4Fuses and short-circuit protection2.5Interlocks and service connector2.6High-voltage cable and its identification2.7Connectors and degree of protection2.8Equipotential bonding of enclosures2.9Discharging capacitors2.10Practice: review of a high-voltage architecture
3.1Cells, modules and their assembly3.2Battery management system3.3Cell balancing and monitoring3.4Thermal management and cooling3.5Thermal runaway: prevention and containment3.6Battery enclosure and its resistance3.7Ventilation and gas evacuation3.8Mounting and fixing tests3.9Transport and storage of batteries3.10Practice: checking a battery pack assembly
4.1De-energisation procedure4.2Verification of absence of voltage4.3Lock-out and signage4.4Personal protective equipment4.5Insulated tools4.6Demarcated work area4.7Response to an electrical incident4.8Response to a battery fire4.9Staff training and authorisation4.10Practice: complete de-energisation procedure
5.1Charging modes and connectors5.2Charging installation in the workshop5.3Installation protections5.4Vehicle-to-charger communication5.5Leakage and fault currents5.6Charging on public roads5.7Operating instructions for the owner5.8Periodic maintenance of the system5.9Incident log5.10Practice: commissioning a charging installation
6.1Major modification and its classification6.2Tests required for the conversion6.3Laboratory report6.4Technical inspection of the converted vehicle6.5Vehicle marking and signage6.6Workshop liability and insurance6.7Warranty and after-sales service6.8Common errors and known accidents6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: safety file for a conversion
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Orion BMS Utility, Fluke Connect, advanced Excel (battery sizing), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real high-voltage insulation measurement procedures, supervised BMS commissioning and workshop electrical isolation protocols. 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.
Identify the high-voltage risks in a converted vehicle.
Design an electrical architecture with insulation, protection and safe disconnection.
Select and integrate a traction battery with its management system.
Apply safe working procedures in accordance with EN 50110-1 and RD 614/2001.
Specify the charging system and connectors in accordance with IEC standards.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses MATLAB/Simulink, Orion BMS Utility, Fluke Connect and advanced Excel (battery sizing). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM 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 recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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