Diploma in Welding and Fabrication of Tubular Chassis
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in welding and fabrication of tubular chassis. 8 modules covering chassis design and fabrication drawings, tube preparation, TIG and MIG/MAG welding, distortion control and weld quality to EN ISO 3834-2, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Welding and Fabrication of Tubular Chassis — 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: ₹95,000 (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.
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
Understand the structural design of tubular chassis.
Produce fabrication drawings and cut lists.
Prepare tubes accurately for welding.
Apply TIG and MIG/MAG welding processes.
Control distortion during fabrication.
Apply welding quality and qualification systems.
Fabricate a complete tubular chassis with full traceability.
Who it's for
- Chassis welders looking to master tubular structures.
- Tubular structure fabricators.
- Welding quality technicians.
- Chassis designers who want hands-on fabrication knowledge.
- Motorsport vehicle preparers.
- Welding inspectors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking a career in motorsport.
What you'll work with
- EN ISO 3834-2 (comprehensive quality requirements for fusion welding)
- EN ISO 9606-1 (qualification testing of welders, steels)
- EN ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification for steels)
- EN ISO 5817 (quality levels for imperfections in welds)
- EN ISO 4063 (welding process nomenclature and reference numbers)
- AWS B2.1 (welding procedure and performance qualification)
- FIA Appendix J, Article 253 (safety equipment and safety cages)
- SolidWorks
- Bend-Tech
- ANSYS Mechanical
- Autodesk Fusion
8 modules
1.1Types of tubular chassis1.2Spaceframe structures1.3Triangulation1.4Torsional stiffness1.5Load points1.6Tubular materials1.7Joints and nodes1.8Motorsport applications1.9Light vehicle applications1.10Practical: simplified torsional stiffness calculation
2.1Chassis modelling2.2Cut lists2.3Angles and notches2.4Welding drawings2.5Welding symbols2.6Tolerances2.7Jigs and fixtures2.8Assembly sequence2.9Design review2.10Workshop: fabrication drawings for a sub-assembly
3.1Tube cutting3.2Notching3.3Bending3.4Cleaning and degreasing3.5Joint fit-up3.6Marking3.7Dimensional inspection3.8Material storage3.9Workshop safety3.10Practical: tube notching and fit-up
4.1TIG welding4.2MIG/MAG welding4.3Shielding gases4.4Filler materials4.5Welding parameters4.6Welding positions4.7Welding chromoly steel4.8Welding aluminium4.9Welding stainless steel4.10Laboratory: TIG welding test pieces
5.1Causes of distortion5.2Welding sequences5.3Tack welding5.4Clamping fixtures5.5Preheating5.6Controlled cooling5.7Distortion correction5.8Chassis measurement5.9Stress relieving5.10Workshop: assembling a chassis on a jig
6.1Welding procedures6.2Procedure qualification6.3Welder qualification6.4Quality levels6.5Visual inspection6.6Destructive testing6.7Non-destructive testing6.8Traceability6.9Quality documentation6.10Practical: inspection of a welded chassis
7.1Brackets and tabs7.2Suspension mounting points7.3Engine mounts7.4Corrosion protection7.5Powder coating7.6Panel integration7.7Final verification7.8Chassis repair7.9Product safety7.10Case study: repairing a damaged tubular chassis
8.1Vehicle specification8.2Chassis design8.3Fabrication drawings8.4Tube preparation8.5Welding on the jig8.6Dimensional inspection8.7Quality inspection8.8Fabrication dossier8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
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: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Bend-Tech, ANSYS Mechanical and Autodesk Fusion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for TIG welding chromoly test pieces, assembling a chassis on a jig and dimensional and visual inspection of a chassis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN ISO 3834-2, EN ISO 9606-1, EN ISO 15614-1, EN ISO 5817, EN ISO 4063, AWS B2.1, FIA Appendix J, Article 253.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SolidWorks, Bend-Tech, ANSYS Mechanical and Autodesk Fusion, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), plus English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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