Postgraduate Diploma in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment. 8 modules covering Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils), Royal Decree 679/2006 (used industrial oils) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment — 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$2,160 (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 automotive fluids and their hazards.
Assess the environmental and health risks of handling them.
Apply safe extraction and transfer procedures.
Design compliant storage and containment systems.
Respond to spills with emergency plans.
Manage the documentary traceability of waste.
Design workshop facilities with integrated fluid management.
Who it's for
- Workshop environmental technician who wants to specialise in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment.
- Hazardous waste manager who wants to specialise in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment.
- Workshop facilities manager who wants to specialise in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment.
- Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment.
- Vehicle decontamination technician who wants to specialise in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment.
- Environmental consultant who wants to specialise in Fluid Management and Environmental Containment.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter repair workshops.
What you'll work with
- Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils)
- Royal Decree 679/2006 (used industrial oils)
- Royal Decree 656/2017 (storage of chemical products, APQ)
- Royal Decree 265/2021 (end-of-life vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 517/2014 (fluorinated gases)
- Decision 2014/955/EU (European list of waste)
- Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 CLP
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Engine oils and API and ACEA classifications1.2Transmission and differential oils1.3DOT brake fluids1.4Coolants and antifreeze1.5Fuels and additives1.6Air-conditioning refrigerant gases1.7Hydraulic fluids1.8Battery electrolytes1.9Fluids in classic vehicles1.10Case study: workshop fluid inventory
2.1Fluid toxicity2.2Soil and water contamination2.3Persistence of hydrocarbons2.4Ethylene glycol hazards2.5Fluorinated gases and the greenhouse effect2.6Occupational exposure2.7Safety data sheets2.8Fire and explosion2.9Applicable legislation2.10Practice: risk assessment of a fluid
3.1Gravity and suction draining3.2Recovery of air-conditioning refrigerant3.3Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated gases3.4Certification for handling gases3.5Brake bleeding and collection3.6Extraction equipment3.7Fuel handling3.8Safe transfer and pumping3.9Container labelling3.10Workshop: vehicle draining procedure
4.1Used oil tanks4.2Bunds and retention volumes4.3Storage of flammables4.4Segregation of incompatible substances4.5Impermeable floors4.6Signage and access4.7Facility inspection4.8Battery storage4.9Storage capacity and time limits4.10Laboratory: calculating a retention bund
5.1Spill response plan5.2Kits and absorbents5.3Barriers and drain containment5.4Cleaning and decontamination5.5Management of used absorbents5.6Incident reporting5.7Outdoor spills5.8Drills5.9Environmental liability5.10Practice: oil spill drill
6.1LER classification of fluids6.2Authorised managers6.3Transfer documents6.4Oil regeneration6.5Refrigerant recycling6.6Recovery indicators6.7Audits6.8Staff training6.9Inbound and outbound records6.10Case study: annual traceability of used oils
7.1Design of fluid areas7.2Pits and lifts7.3Hydrocarbon separators7.4Drains and manholes7.5Ventilation7.6Dispensing equipment7.7Facility maintenance7.8Facilities for electric vehicles7.9Investment and return7.10Workshop: layout of a fluid area
8.1Workshop diagnosis8.2Fluid inventory8.3Risk assessment8.4Containment design8.5Handling procedures8.6Emergency plan8.7Traceability system8.8Budget8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the 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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, 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, SAP EHS, QGIS, eSIR (waste information system), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for spill and containment drills, inspection of bunds and storage, and waste traceability audits. 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.
Identify automotive fluids and their hazards.
Assess the environmental and health risks of handling them.
Apply safe extraction and transfer procedures.
Design compliant storage and containment systems.
Respond to spills with emergency plans.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A level of Spanish sufficient to follow technical standards 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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with advanced Excel, SAP EHS, QGIS, eSIR (waste information system). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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