Course on Conservation of Historic Tyres
Online course of 300 h in conservation of historic tyres. 6 modules covering ISO 188 (accelerated ageing of rubber), ISO 1431-1 (ozone cracking resistance of rubber) and advanced Excel (inspection logging). Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Course on Conservation of Historic Tyres — studying from India
India has a strong heritage of classic vehicles, motorcycles and machinery, with active enthusiast communities and specialist workshops in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Chennai. Interest in vintage cars and motorcycles, including classic Ambassador and Royal Enfield models, has grown steadily. Restoration work combines historical research, metalwork, mechanical rebuilding and conservation techniques. While formal regulation is limited, vehicle registration and roadworthiness fall under state transport authorities, and the Automotive Research Association of India provides technical expertise. Engineers and craftspeople in this area focus on restoration, documentation and technical authenticity.
Fees for India: ₹78,800 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Is there a recognised body in India for classic vehicle restoration?
There is no statutory title for classic restoration in India. Vehicle standards and registration involve bodies such as the Automotive Research Association of India, and enthusiast clubs operate informally. SEIUM's qualification is a private one and is not accredited by any national body, so its value depends on how employers and clients see it.
Which employers or clients in India use classic restoration skills?
Specialist restoration workshops, collectors, classic car dealers, and heritage motoring firms are typical employers and clients. Work is often based on reputation and a portfolio of completed restorations. A private qualification may support your background, but clients and employers will judge your actual craftsmanship.
Can I study this part-time from India, and is it in English?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need a working level of English. You can study from home anywhere in India without a student visa, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your workplace will fund it.
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What you will be able to do
Recognise the materials and construction of historic tyres.
Identify the degradation mechanisms caused by ozone, light, heat and deformation.
Apply cleaning and treatment methods compatible with aged rubber.
Define storage conditions that slow deterioration.
Protect tyres on exposed or long-idle vehicles.
Assess when to conserve an original tyre and when to replace it with a reproduction.
Document the condition of the tyre and its evolution in a conservation file.
Who it's for
- Collection vehicle conservator who wants to specialise in Conservation of Historic Tyres.
- Preventive conservation technician who wants to specialise in Conservation of Historic Tyres.
- Automobile collection manager who wants to specialise in Conservation of Historic Tyres.
- Historic tyre specialist who wants to specialise in Conservation of Historic Tyres.
- Classic vehicle restorer who wants to specialise in Conservation of Historic Tyres.
- Technical adviser to collectors who wants to specialise in Conservation of Historic Tyres.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to work in automobile museums.
What you'll work with
- ISO 188 (accelerated ageing of rubber)
- ISO 1431-1 (ozone cracking resistance of rubber)
- EN 15757 (temperature and relative humidity conditions for conservation)
- ISO 48-4 (rubber hardness by durometer)
- EN 16095 (condition recording of movable cultural heritage)
- UNECE Regulation No. 30 (passenger car tyres)
- Turin Charter (FIVA, 2013)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Documentary value of an original tyre1.2Markings, tread patterns and periods1.3Reading the manufacturing date1.4Identifying a period tyre1.5Collector tyres and their market1.6Typical condition after decades1.7Decision: conserve, display or drive1.8Safety limits for driving1.9Documentation and photography1.10Workshop: inventory and assessment of a set
2.1Ageing of rubber2.2Ozone, light and temperature2.3Surface and deep cracks2.4Deformation under static load2.5Internal separations2.6Oxidation of textile and metal carcass2.7Effect of cleaning products2.8Humidity and fungi2.9Indicators of irreversible degradation2.10Practice: degradation diagnosis
3.1Gentle cleaning and permissible products3.2Aggressive products to avoid3.3Restoring appearance without damage3.4Protective treatments and their controversy3.5Raised lettering and markings3.6Whitewall sidewalls and their cleaning3.7Drying and handling3.8Tests on non-visible areas3.9Recording the treatment applied3.10Practice: cleaning a historic tyre
4.1Temperature and humidity conditions4.2Protection from light and ozone4.3Storage position4.4Stacking and deformation4.5Storage mounted or unmounted4.6Pressure during storage4.7Periodic rotation4.8Protection from rodents4.9Monitoring and recording conditions4.10Practice: storage plan for a collection
5.1Static load and jacking points5.2Stands and wheel unloading5.3Supports and bearing plates5.4Periodic movement of the vehicle5.5Pressure on a displayed vehicle5.6Floor surfaces and their effect on rubber5.7Exhibition lighting5.8Display and driving tyres5.9Documentation of condition5.10Practice: protocol for a vehicle on display
6.1Available reproductions and their accuracy6.2Criteria for concours and for use6.3Conservation of the removed original set6.4Marking and cataloguing of parts6.5Cost of each option6.6Communication with the owner6.7Safety as the final criterion6.8Common conservation errors6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: conservation plan for historic tyres
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute 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 programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (inspection logging), Collective Access (collection inventory), HOBOware (climate logging), ImageJ (photographic crack analysis), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for visual inspection and magnifier examination of ozone cracks, Shore hardness measurement on sidewalls, and climate control in a collection store. 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.
Recognise the materials and construction of historic tyres.
Identify the degradation mechanisms caused by ozone, light, heat and deformation.
Apply cleaning and treatment methods compatible with aged rubber.
Define storage conditions that slow deterioration.
Protect tyres on exposed or long-idle vehicles.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with advanced Excel (inspection logging), Collective Access (collection inventory), HOBOware (climate logging) and ImageJ (photographic crack analysis). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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