Diploma in International Contracts and Due Diligence
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in international contracts and due diligence for collector vehicles. 8 modules covering international contracting, contract drafting, technical and provenance due diligence, anti-money laundering, payment security and dispute resolution, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in International Contracts and Due Diligence — 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$1,770 (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
Determine the applicable law and jurisdiction in international transactions.
Draft sale contracts with appropriate warranties.
Carry out technical due diligence on collector vehicles.
Verify provenance and chain of title.
Apply anti-money laundering regulations.
Structure secure payments using escrow and bank guarantees.
Manage disputes through mediation and arbitration.
Who it's for
- Legal advisers in classic vehicle sales.
- Due diligence specialists.
- Compliance officers.
- Auction house consultants.
- Collection wealth managers.
- Provenance experts.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join auction houses.
What you'll work with
- 1980 Vienna Convention (CISG) (contracts for the international sale of goods)
- Regulation (EC) 593/2008 (Rome I) (law applicable to contractual obligations)
- Regulation (EU) 1215/2012 (Brussels I bis) (jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments)
- Directive (EU) 2015/849 (prevention of money laundering)
- Spanish Law 10/2010 (prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing)
- UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts (general rules for international contracts)
- 1958 New York Convention (recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards)
- Incoterms 2020 (international trade terms)
- Aranzadi
- Westlaw
- DocuSign
- World-Check
8 modules
1.1International sale of goods1.21980 Vienna Convention1.3UNIDROIT Principles1.4Applicable law and the Rome I Regulation1.5Jurisdiction and Brussels I bis1.6International arbitration1.7Jurisdiction clauses1.8Contracts with auction houses1.9Consignment and sales mandates1.10Case study: analysing an international sale contract
2.1Structure of the sale contract2.2Precise identification of the vehicle2.3Representations and warranties2.4Conditions precedent2.5Price, deposit and method of payment2.6Delivery, risk and Incoterms2.7Pre-purchase inspection clauses2.8Limitation of liability2.9Dispute resolution2.10Workshop: drafting a sale contract
3.1Verifying chassis and engine numbers3.2Matching numbers and original parts3.3Inspection by independent experts3.4Paint and materials analysis3.5Restoration history3.6Factory and marque certificates3.7FIVA identity cards3.8Detecting replicas and forgeries3.9Inspection reports3.10Practical: technical checklist
4.1Chain of title4.2Registration records4.3Stolen vehicle databases4.4Competition history4.5Factory and club archives4.6Historical photographs as evidence4.7Gaps in provenance4.8Risk of third-party claims4.9Provenance report4.10Case study: reconstructing the provenance of a sports car
5.1European anti-money laundering directives5.2Spanish Law 10/2010 on the prevention of money laundering5.3Identifying the beneficial owner5.4Politically exposed persons5.5International sanctions5.6Reporting suspicious transactions5.7Cash payment limits5.8Record keeping5.9Internal policies5.10Practical: buyer identification file
6.1Documentary credit6.2Escrow and security deposits6.3Credit insurance6.4Exchange-rate risk6.5Payment fraud and impersonation6.6Retention of title6.7Bank guarantees6.8Withholdings and penalties6.9Managing defaults6.10Case study: payment structure for a transaction
7.1Lack of conformity of the vehicle7.2Latent defects7.3Mistake and fraud in the contract7.4Mediation7.5Institutional arbitration7.6Expert evidence in litigation7.7Enforcement of arbitral awards7.8Recognition of foreign judgments7.9Litigation strategy and costs7.10Practical: simulated mediation
8.1Setting out the transaction8.2Analysis of jurisdiction and applicable law8.3Technical due diligence8.4Documentary due diligence8.5Risk matrix8.6Contract and payment structure8.7Closing plan8.8Recommendations report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
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: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original legislation and applied exercises. The working tools are Aranzadi, Westlaw, DocuSign and World-Check, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: full due diligence on an auction vehicle, drafting an international sale contract and a simulated mediation for lack of conformity. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: 1980 Vienna Convention (CISG), Regulation (EC) 593/2008 (Rome I), Regulation (EU) 1215/2012 (Brussels I bis), Directive (EU) 2015/849, Spanish Law 10/2010, UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, 1958 New York Convention, Incoterms 2020.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aranzadi, Westlaw, DocuSign and World-Check, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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