Course in Classic Agricultural Machinery Restoration
Online 300-hour course in classic agricultural machinery restoration. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural vehicles), Royal Decree 1013/2009 (agricultural machinery registry, ROMA) and advanced Excel (parts inventory). Tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Course in Classic Agricultural Machinery Restoration — 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.
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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
Place historic agricultural machinery in context as technical heritage.
Restore petrol, paraffin and diesel engines of vintage tractors.
Repair transmissions, hydraulic systems and power take-offs.
Recover chassis, wheels and bodywork while respecting their original configuration.
Restore the electrical system and finishes with authenticity.
Apply safety measures when operating and displaying machinery.
Plan a complete agricultural machinery restoration project.
Who it's for
- Classic agricultural machinery restorer who wants to specialise in Classic agricultural machinery restoration.
- Mechanic for vintage tractors who wants to specialise in Classic agricultural machinery restoration.
- Agricultural hydraulics technician who wants to specialise in Classic agricultural machinery restoration.
- Curator of ethnographic and agricultural museums who wants to specialise in Classic agricultural machinery restoration.
- Organiser of historic machinery fairs who wants to specialise in Classic agricultural machinery restoration.
- Safety adviser for agricultural machinery who wants to specialise in Classic agricultural machinery restoration.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter agricultural and ethnographic museums.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural vehicles)
- Royal Decree 1013/2009 (agricultural machinery registry, ROMA)
- ISO 500 (tractor power take-offs)
- ISO 730 (three-point linkage)
- OECD tractor test codes (protective structures)
- Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
- FIVA Turin Charter
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Tractors, rotary cultivators and towed machines1.2Eras and reference manufacturers1.3Heritage and ethnographic value1.4Identifying model and serial number1.5Documentation and period catalogues1.6Market and parts availability1.7Typical condition of an abandoned machine1.8Regulations for road use and work1.9Safety on machines without guards1.10Workshop: identification and file of a machine
2.1Petrol, paraffin and diesel engines2.2Single-cylinder engines and their particularities2.3Hand start and cartridge start2.4Carburettion and injection pumps2.5Magneto ignition2.6Water and air cooling2.7Engine rebuilding2.8Appropriate fluids and lubricants2.9First start and its procedure2.10Practice: rebuilding an engine assembly
3.1Clutches and gearboxes3.2Reduction gears and locks3.3Rear axle and brakes3.4Power take-off and its safety3.5Three-point hydraulic lift3.6Hydraulic pumps and cylinders3.7Leaks and circuit repair3.8Controls and linkages3.9Hitches and their standardisation3.10Practice: repairing the hydraulic circuit
4.1Chassis and mountings4.2Corrosion in sheet metal and cast iron4.3Mudguards, bonnets and grilles4.4Seat and driving position4.5Iron and pneumatic wheels4.6Period agricultural tyres4.7Ballast and counterweights4.8Repair and reproduction of parts4.9Dimensional checking4.10Practice: restoring a bodywork part
5.16-volt and 12-volt systems5.2Dynamo, regulator and starter5.3Work lighting5.4Factory paints and colours5.5Lettering and decals5.6Reproduction of plates and badges5.7Balancing authenticity and use5.8Preserving the patina5.9Documenting the applied finish5.10Practice: finishing plan for a machine
6.1Safe commissioning6.2Added protections and their reversibility6.3Demonstration work with the machine6.4Participation in fairs and rallies6.5Transporting the machine6.6Routine maintenance6.7Storage and conservation6.8Common restoration mistakes6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: documented restoration of an agricultural machine
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a 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 Advanced Excel (parts inventory), Fusion 360 (part reproduction), Agisoft Metashape (photographic documentation), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real review procedures for hydraulic systems and power take-offs, engine bench and field tests, and demonstrations of historic agricultural work. 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.
Place historic agricultural machinery in context as technical heritage.
Restore petrol, paraffin and diesel engines of vintage tractors.
Repair transmissions, hydraulic systems and power take-offs.
Recover chassis, wheels and bodywork while respecting their original configuration.
Restore the electrical system and finishes with authenticity.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is 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 per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Advanced Excel (parts inventory), Fusion 360 (part reproduction) and Agisoft Metashape (photographic documentation). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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