Course in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana
Online 300-hour course in case studies: Carrera Panamericana. 6 modules with the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana — studying from New Zealand
Vehicle restoration and classic engine work in New Zealand is supported by an active enthusiast community and a well-established network of specialist workshops, particularly around the main centres. Historic vehicle registration and compliance fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand promotes preservation of historic vehicles. Restoration professionals often combine fabrication, engineering and heritage conservation skills.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,580 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Is restoration engineering recognised by a professional body in New Zealand?
There is no specific statutory register for classic vehicle or heritage restoration engineers in New Zealand. Heritage matters can involve Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and vehicle roadworthiness is governed by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their value depends on the employer or client.
Where do classic restoration specialists work in New Zealand?
Work is found in independent restoration workshops, classic car dealers, museums, and specialist fabrication businesses, many clustered around the main centres. Clients and employers usually judge by workmanship and a portfolio of completed restorations. A private qualification may complement that evidence but is rarely a deciding factor on its own.
Can I study this while running or working in a workshop here?
Yes. The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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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 the event in its historical, geographical and sporting context.
Analyse the technical preparation of the vehicles that took part.
Study how the route shaped the engineering of the cars.
Compare the safety criteria of the period with current FIA regulations.
Describe the team organisation, logistics and race strategy.
Assess the event as cultural heritage and its modern revival.
Produce a documented case study based on verified sources.
Who it's for
- Competition history analyst looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
- Historic rally vehicle preparer looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
- Automotive historian looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
- Technical scrutineer for historic events looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
- Competition logistics coordinator looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
- Motoring heritage communicator looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter historic competition.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code
- Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles)
- FIA HTP Form (historic technical passport)
- FIA Standard 8853 (safety belts)
- FIA Standard 8856 (fire-resistant clothing)
- FIVA Events Code
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origin, route and eras of the race1.2Route conditions and altitude1.3Categories and participating vehicles1.4The event's role in motorsport history1.5Current historic re-enactment1.6Regulations of the modern event1.7Documentary sources of the race1.8Case study methodology1.9Course objective: learning from the case1.10Workshop: documented chronology of the event
2.1Representative models of each era2.2Period preparations and their limits2.3Reliability versus performance2.4Cooling at altitude and in heat2.5Suspension for broken roads2.6Brakes and prolonged descents2.7Tyres and their management2.8Protection of vehicle and driver2.9Current preparation for re-enactment2.10Practice: analysis of a vehicle's preparation
3.1Altitude profile and loss of power3.2Ambient temperature and cooling3.3Road surface condition and suspension3.4Fast sections and mountain stages3.5Consumption and range between refuelling stops3.6Expected wear per stage3.7Critical points on the route3.8Service planning3.9Historical retirement data3.10Practice: technical plan for a stage
4.1Safety conditions of the era4.2Documented accidents and their causes4.3Evolution of regulations4.4Safety structures required today4.5Current driver equipment4.6Spectator and route control4.7Medical assistance on the route4.8Lessons learned from the past4.9Balancing authenticity and safety4.10Practice: comparison of safety requirements
5.1Team composition5.2Transport of the vehicle to the event country5.3Customs and documentation5.4Spare parts and tools to be transported5.5Support in stages and at bivouacs5.6Pace and conservation strategy5.7Decisions in case of breakdown5.8Managing crew fatigue5.9Budget for participation5.10Practice: logistics plan for participation
6.1Surviving vehicles and their identification6.2Competition history as vehicle value6.3Documentation of historic participation6.4Re-creations and their authenticity6.5Dissemination of the case study6.6Photographic and documentary archive6.7Interviews with protagonists6.8Common errors in historical interpretation6.9Technical lessons applicable today6.10Final project: complete case study of the event
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 QGIS, Google Earth Pro, advanced Excel, Zotero, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case work is based on real procedures: documentary analysis of historical editions, study of the route's altitude profile, and review of safety equipment in line with FIA requirements. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Place the event in its historical, geographical and sporting context.
Analyse the technical preparation of the vehicles that took part.
Study how the route shaped the engineering of the cars.
Compare the safety criteria of the period with current FIA regulations.
Describe the team organisation, logistics and race strategy.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical regulations.
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 QGIS, Google Earth Pro, advanced Excel and Zotero. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 credited towards the higher programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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