Course in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles
Online 300-hour course in chemical products compatible with classic vehicles. 6 modules covering Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and advanced Excel (chemical inventory). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles — studying from Malta
Malta's rich heritage, including historic buildings, vintage vehicles and maritime craft, creates a niche for restoration and conservation work. Owners of classic cars, motorcycles and boats seek specialist workshops with knowledge of period engineering and materials. Restoration of historic architecture also requires engineers and technicians familiar with traditional construction methods and conservation rules. Opportunities tend to be found with specialist workshops, heritage organisations and private restorers.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a recognised professional body in Malta for restoration and classic vehicle engineering?
Malta does not have a single state-regulated profession for classic vehicle restoration. Vehicle registration and roadworthiness are handled by Transport Malta. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is determined by employers, clients or the relevant body, so check these before enrolling.
What work could restoration engineers find in Malta?
Malta has a niche market for classic vehicle restoration, mainly through independent workshops, specialist garages and private collectors. Work is often built on reputation and practical craftsmanship. Whether a private online qualification adds value is for individual clients and employers to judge, so it is best to consider it alongside your hands-on experience.
Can I study this part-time with a workshop job, and is funding possible?
Yes. The programmes are fully online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, without needing a student visa. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
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
Interpret labels and safety data sheets for workshop products.
Select solvents and degreasers without damaging original paintwork or materials.
Apply anti-rust treatments and converters suited to each substrate.
Choose fluids compatible with gaskets, elastomers and period metals.
Use adhesives, sealants and finishes compatible with classic vehicles.
Organise the safe storage of chemical products.
Manage hazardous workshop waste correctly.
Who it's for
- Automotive chemicals technician looking to specialise in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles.
- Classic vehicle restorer looking to specialise in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles.
- Workshop health and safety technician looking to specialise in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles.
- Chemical products store manager looking to specialise in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles.
- Technical advisor for fluids and lubricants looking to specialise in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles.
- Workshop waste manager looking to specialise in Chemical Products Compatible with Classic Vehicles.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
- Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP)
- Royal Decree 656/2017 (storage of chemical products)
- Directive 2004/42/EC (VOCs in paints and varnishes)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents)
- Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils)
- SAE J1703 (brake fluid)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Materials found in a classic car1.2Risk of using a modern product1.3Reading the safety data sheet1.4Compatibility: concept and testing1.5Classification of workshop products1.6Storage and use regulations1.7Personal protective equipment1.8Ventilation and waste1.9Documentation of products used1.10Workshop: inventory of workshop products
2.1Solvents and their aggressiveness2.2Effect on older paintwork2.3Effect on period rubbers and plastics2.4Alkaline degreasers and their risk2.5Brake cleaners and their misuse2.6Products for delicate interiors2.7Chrome and aluminium cleaners2.8Gentle and traditional alternatives2.9Testing in a hidden area2.10Practice: compatibility testing of five products
3.1Chemical strippers and their neutralisation3.2Rust converters and their chemistry3.3Phosphating and its application3.4Passivators and temporary protectors3.5Compatible primers3.6Waxes and oils for cavities3.7Incompatibility between layers3.8Surface preparation3.9Expected durability3.10Practice: treatment of a rusted part
4.1Engine oils and zinc additives4.2Gearbox and axle oils4.3Mineral and synthetic brake fluid4.4Coolants and inhibitors4.5Ethanol fuel and its effects4.6Greases and their compatibility with seals4.7Period hydraulic fluids4.8Incompatible mixtures and their consequences4.9Reasoned choice for each vehicle4.10Practice: fluids plan for a vehicle
5.1Period bodywork sealants5.2Reversible and permanent adhesives5.3Fillers and their compatibility5.4Liquid gaskets and their correct use5.5Single-component and two-component paints5.6Varnishes and their compatibility5.7Stone chip protection and underbody coatings5.8Primers on bare metal5.9Curing times and temperature5.10Practice: choice and application of a sealant
6.1Safe storage and segregation6.2Storage incompatibilities6.3Spills and containment6.4Legal management of hazardous waste6.5Workshop staff training6.6Labelling and data sheets in the workshop6.7Product cost and performance6.8Common errors and irreversible damage6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: chemical products manual for a classic car workshop
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: learners progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (chemical inventory), Quimitest/Chemwatch (safety data sheet management), ECHA CHEM (substance search), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for fluid compatibility testing with gaskets and elastomers, cleaning tests on metal and paint coupons, and audits of the chemical products store. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Interpreting labels and safety data sheets for workshop products.
Selecting solvents and degreasers without damaging original paintwork or materials.
Applying anti-rust treatments and converters suited to each substrate.
Choosing fluids compatible with gaskets, elastomers and period metals.
Using adhesives, sealants and finishes compatible with classic vehicles.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with advanced Excel (chemical inventory), Quimitest/Chemwatch (safety data sheet management) and ECHA CHEM (substance search). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating final 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 can be recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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