Course in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps
Online 300-hour Course in restoring vintage military Jeeps. 6 modules covering Real Decreto 892/2024 (Historic Vehicles Regulation), FED-STD-595 (standardised colours) and Advanced Excel (parts control and serial numbers). Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Course in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps — 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$1,080 (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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What you will be able to do
Identify versions and manufacturers of historic light military off-road vehicles.
Restore chassis, bodywork and sheet metal using appropriate procedures.
Inspect and rebuild the engine and its fuel system.
Repair transmission, axles, transfer case and brakes.
Recover the electrical system, unarmed equipment and period finishes.
Understand the legalisation and road-use regulations for the vehicle.
Prepare a documented and rigorous restoration project.
Who it's for
- Military off-road vehicle restorer wishing to specialise in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps.
- Classic 4×4 vehicle mechanic wishing to specialise in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps.
- Military vehicle panel beater wishing to specialise in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps.
- Historic military vehicle documentalist wishing to specialise in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps.
- Restorer for military museums wishing to specialise in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps.
- Historic vehicle legalisation advisor wishing to specialise in Restoration of Vintage Military Jeeps.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to work in military museums.
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto 892/2024 (Historic Vehicles Regulation)
- FED-STD-595 (standardised colours)
- MIL-DTL-53039 (CARC paint)
- MIL-PRF-46176 (silicone brake fluid)
- MIL-PRF-2104 (military engine oils)
- FIVA Turin Charter
- ISO 8501-1 (rust grades)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Series, manufacturers and dates1.2Body variants and usage variants1.3Chassis and plate identification1.4Reproductions and rebuilt vehicles1.5Original documentation and demilitarisation1.6Market and parts availability1.7Typical condition of a surviving unit1.8Historic registration regulations1.9Objective: authenticity or use1.10Workshop: identification and file of a vehicle
2.1Diagnosis of side members and cross members2.2Corrosion in floors and rocker panels2.3Available reproduction panels2.4Forming and repair of sheet metal2.5Rivets and original joints2.6Chassis alignment2.7Bonnet, wings and folding windscreen2.8Treatment and protection2.9Dimensional control2.10Practice: repair of a structural area
3.1Standard engines and their rebuilding3.2Carburettor and its tuning3.3Shielded and anti-interference ignition3.4Air and fuel filtration3.5Cooling and fording3.6Lubrication and suitable oils3.7Exhaust and manifold3.8Starting and preheating3.9First start and running-in3.10Practice: engine assembly rebuild
4.1Gearbox and transfer case4.2Driveshafts and universal joints4.3Front and rear axles4.4Differentials and half shafts4.5Drum brakes and circuit4.6Steering and its rebuild4.7Leaf spring suspension4.8Wheels, rims and period tyres4.9Lubrication of grease points4.10Practice: axle rebuild
5.16, 12 and 24 volt systems5.2Wiring harnesses and their reproduction5.3Service and tactical driving lighting5.4Brackets and issue equipment5.5Canvas, hoods and seats5.6Paints and documented colour schemes5.7Markings, numbering and stencils5.8Criteria versus invented recreation5.9Reliable sources for the finish5.10Practice: documentation and application of a scheme
6.1Registration and cataloguing6.2Technical inspection and requirements6.3Road use and limitations6.4Insurance and valuation6.5Participation in exhibitions6.6Driving and periodic maintenance6.7Storage and conservation6.8Common restoration mistakes6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: documented restoration of a military off-road vehicle
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 and serial number control), Adobe Illustrator (markings and stencils), Fusion 360 (part reproduction), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real restoration procedures for chassis and bodywork of light off-road vehicles, review of 4×4 transmissions and transfer cases, and verification of authenticity through serial numbers. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Identify versions and manufacturers of historic light military off-road vehicles.
Restore chassis, bodywork and sheet metal using appropriate procedures.
Inspect and rebuild the engine and its fuel system.
Repair transmission, axles, transfer case and brakes.
Recover the electrical system, unarmed equipment and period finishes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with full-time work.
You work with Advanced Excel (parts and serial number control), Adobe Illustrator (markings and stencils), Fusion 360 (part reproduction). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM in-house 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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