Course in Trade Fairs and International Classic Car Events
Online 300-hour course in trade fairs and international classic car events. 6 modules covering the ATA Convention (ATA carnet for temporary admission), Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (Union Customs Code) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Trade Fairs and International Classic Car Events — 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: €644 (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
Describe the calendar and typology of the main international classic vehicle events.
Plan participation as an exhibitor with budget, stand and commercial objectives.
Organise the international transport of the vehicle, including insurance and customs documentation.
Interpret the judging criteria of elegance and originality competitions.
Analyse how auctions work and their influence on market prices.
Manage the contacts generated at the event through a commercial follow-up plan.
Prepare a complete participation plan for an international event.
Who it's for
- Classic vehicle event manager wishing to specialise in trade fairs and international classic events.
- Exhibitions manager at motor trade fairs wishing to specialise in trade fairs and international classic events.
- International vehicle logistics coordinator wishing to specialise in trade fairs and international classic events.
- Classic car sales adviser wishing to specialise in trade fairs and international classic events.
- Sales manager of a restoration workshop wishing to specialise in trade fairs and international classic events.
- Private collections manager wishing to specialise in trade fairs and international classic events.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motor trade fairs and motor shows.
What you'll work with
- ATA Convention (ATA carnet for temporary admission)
- Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- CMR Convention (international carriage of goods by road)
- Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (1968)
- FIVA Technical Code
- Law 10/2010 (prevention of money laundering)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Event types: trade fair, competition and auction1.2Major European events and their character1.3American and Asian events1.4Annual calendar and its planning1.5Audience and exhibitors at each event1.6Cost of participating and expected return1.7Objectives: selling, exhibiting or networking1.8Accreditations and passes1.9Sector information sources1.10Workshop: selecting events for an objective
2.1Space booking and deadlines2.2Stand design and its cost2.3Assembly and dismantling2.4Necessary promotional material2.5Staff and shifts2.6Insurance for exhibited material2.7Venue rules2.8Electricity, lighting and services2.9Stand budget2.10Practical exercise: budget and plan for a stand
3.1Choosing a specialist carrier3.2Enclosed and open transport3.3Vehicle documentation3.4Temporary admission and the ATA carnet3.5Customs and real timescales3.6Transit and stay insurance3.7Loading, stowage and protection3.8Fuel and batteries in transport3.9Incidents and contingency plans3.10Practical exercise: transport file for an event
4.1Types of competition and categories4.2Judges' criteria4.3Preparing the vehicle and the dossier4.4Historical documentation to submit4.5Presenting the vehicle at the contest4.6Class and realistic competition4.7Appeals and protocol4.8Awards and their commercial value4.9Owner preparation4.10Practical exercise: presentation dossier for a competition
5.1Auction houses and how they operate5.2Commissions and conditions5.3Estimates and reserve price5.4Catalogue and lot description5.5Pre-sale inspection by buyers5.6Bidding and room dynamics5.7Private sale versus auction5.8Taxation of the transaction5.9Risks and small print5.10Practical exercise: analysis of an auction contract
6.1Contact schedule before the event6.2Meetings during the fair6.3Post-event follow-up material6.4Measuring the event's return6.5Press and dissemination of results6.6Languages and international protocol6.7Realistic total cost of a campaign6.8Common exhibitor mistakes6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: annual events plan for a workshop or collection
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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, Microsoft Project, Trello, Canva, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies are based on real procedures for planning participation in an international show, simulation of temporary admission customs formalities, and preparation of a vehicle for an elegance competition. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Describe the calendar and typology of the main international classic vehicle events.
Plan participation as an exhibitor with budget, stand and commercial objectives.
Organise the international transport of the vehicle, including insurance and customs documentation.
Interpret the judging criteria of elegance and originality competitions.
Analyse how auctions work and their influence on market prices.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Advanced Excel, Microsoft Project, Trello and Canva. 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 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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