Course on Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials
Online 300-hour course on safety standards for sensitive materials. 6 modules covering Royal Decree 396/2006 (asbestos exposure risk), Directive 2009/148/EC (asbestos at work) and Advanced Excel (risk assessment). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course on Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials — 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.
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
Identify hazardous materials present in older vehicles.
Apply the legal requirements for handling asbestos-containing materials.
Control exposure to lead and other heavy metals.
Organise safe equipment, facilities and work procedures.
Select alternatives and substitutes for hazardous materials.
Respond to emergencies and manage hazardous waste.
Draft a safety plan for a restoration workshop.
Who it's for
- Workshop occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials.
- Health and safety coordinator wishing to specialise in Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials.
- Classic vehicle restorer wishing to specialise in Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials.
- Workshop environmental manager wishing to specialise in Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials.
- Occupational safety auditor wishing to specialise in Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials.
- Hazardous waste manager wishing to specialise in Safety Standards for Sensitive Materials.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 396/2006 (asbestos exposure risk)
- Directive 2009/148/EC (asbestos at work)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents)
- Royal Decree 665/1997 (carcinogenic agents)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH, Annex XVII)
- Royal Decree 773/1997 (personal protective equipment)
- Law 31/1995 (Occupational Risk Prevention)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Which materials are present and where1.2Asbestos, lead, mercury and cadmium1.3Artificial fibres and resins1.4Prohibited fluids and refrigerants1.5Lead-based paints and chromates1.6Regulatory framework for hazardous agents1.7Workshop obligations1.8Risk assessment of the workstation1.9Health surveillance of the worker1.10Workshop: inventory of sensitive materials in a vehicle
2.1Parts that commonly contained it2.2Identification and the need for analysis2.3Actual risk depending on the condition of the material2.4Prohibition of certain operations2.5Requirements for working with asbestos2.6Containment and extraction measures2.7Respiratory protective equipment2.8Cleaning the workstation2.9Waste management and its documentation2.10Practice: procedure for a suspect part
3.1Soft soldering and tinning of bodywork3.2Lead-based paints and their sanding3.3Batteries and their handling3.4Balance weights and bushings3.5Risk from inhalation and ingestion3.6Personal and workshop hygiene3.7Environmental control of the workstation3.8Lead-free alternatives3.9Metal waste management3.10Practice: lead working procedure
4.1Local exhaust extraction and general ventilation4.2Extraction with absolute filter4.3Booths and demarcated zones4.4Mandatory signage4.5Storage of hazardous materials4.6Changing facilities and cleaning of work clothing4.7Maintenance of protective equipment4.8Staff training and information4.9Mandatory record keeping4.10Practice: designing a safe workstation
5.1Asbestos-free friction materials5.2Alternative gaskets and packings5.3Modern thermal insulators5.4Paints and primers free of heavy metals5.5Substitute fluids and their compatibility5.6Authenticity versus safety criteria5.7Conservation of the removed original part5.8Documentation of the substitution5.9Communication with the owner5.10Practice: proposal to substitute three materials
6.1Response to a spillage6.2First aid and first-aid kit6.3Fire involving hazardous materials6.4Classification of hazardous waste6.5Authorised waste managers and documentation6.6Logbook and traceability6.7Inspections and penalties6.8Common errors in classic vehicle workshops6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: sensitive materials management plan for a workshop
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, 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 (risk assessment), Chemwatch (safety data sheets), ECHA CHEM (substance search), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals cover real procedures for identifying asbestos-containing materials in brakes and gaskets, lead exposure control during pickling, and emergency drills in the workshop. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Identify hazardous materials present in older vehicles.
Apply the legal requirements for handling asbestos-containing materials.
Control exposure to lead and other heavy metals.
Organise safe equipment, facilities and work procedures.
Select alternatives and substitutes for hazardous materials.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Advanced Excel (risk assessment), Chemwatch (safety data sheets) and ECHA CHEM (substance search). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma on 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. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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