Postgraduate Diploma in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications. 8 modules covering ISO 128 (principles of representation in technical drawing), ISO 1101 (geometrical tolerancing) and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications — 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.
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
Produce complete reproduction drawings compliant with ISO standards.
Specify functional dimensional and geometrical tolerances.
Designate materials and treatments in a standardised way.
Structure engineering and manufacturing bills of materials.
Write technical specifications for finishes, testing and acceptance.
Manage versions and approvals using a PDM system.
Prepare a technical package that enables unambiguous manufacture.
Who it's for
- Project draughtsperson wishing to specialise in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications.
- Technical documentation engineer wishing to specialise in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications.
- Product engineer wishing to specialise in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications.
- PDM manager wishing to specialise in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications.
- Reverse engineering technician wishing to specialise in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications.
- Manufacturing engineer wishing to specialise in Reproduction Drawings, BOM and Specifications.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
What you'll work with
- ISO 128 (principles of representation in technical drawing)
- ISO 1101 (geometrical tolerancing)
- ISO 129-1 (dimensioning)
- ISO 2768 (general tolerances)
- ISO 7200 (title block data fields)
- ISO 10303 (STEP)
- UNE-EN 10027 (steel designation)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Drawing standards ISO 128 and ISO 1291.2Views, cuts and sections1.3Drawing parts from originals1.4Interpreting historical factory drawings1.5Converting imperial units to metric1.6Standardised scales and formats1.7Title block, revisions and numbering1.8Assembly drawings versus part drawings1.92D drawing from 3D models1.10Practical: reproduction drawing of a gear lever
2.1ISO tolerance system ISO 2862.2Interference, sliding and clearance fits2.3GPS and geometrical tolerances ISO 11012.4Datum references and datum systems2.5General tolerances ISO 27682.6Surface roughness indication according to ISO 219202.7Dimension chains and tolerance analysis2.8Casting tolerances ISO 80622.9Common specification errors2.10Workshop: tolerance analysis of a hinge assembly
3.1Steel designation EN 100273.2Aluminium and copper alloys3.3Equivalences between SAE, DIN and EN standards3.4Original and substitute materials3.5Polymers and elastomers in spare parts3.6Heat treatments on the drawing3.7Coatings: galvanising, chrome plating and phosphating3.8Paint and colour specification3.9REACH and RoHS requirements3.10Practical: material specification for a valve spring
4.1BOM structure: levels and types4.2Engineering BOM versus manufacturing BOM4.3Part numbering and coding4.4Commercial and standard parts4.5Fasteners: ISO, DIN and UNC/UNF4.6Variants and configurations4.7Change management in the BOM4.8BOM in PDM and ERP4.9Costing from the BOM4.10Workshop: complete BOM of a carburettor
5.1Structure of a purchase specification5.2Functional and performance requirements5.3Validation and acceptance testing5.4Special process specifications5.5Packaging and marking requirements5.6Incoming inspection requirements5.7Safety-critical product specifications5.8Clear and verifiable writing5.9Normative references in specifications5.10Practical: technical specification for a brake hose
6.1Technical document lifecycle6.2PDM and PLM systems6.3Revision control and approvals6.4Engineering change orders6.5Neutral formats: STEP, PDF/A and DXF6.6Security and access control6.7Collaboration with external suppliers6.8Archiving digitised historical drawings6.9Rights over original documentation6.10Case study: drawing change workflow in PDM
7.1Supplier enquiries and RFQs7.2Manufacturability review7.3Initial samples and PPAP7.4First-article inspection7.5Manufacturing feedback to design7.6Deviation management7.7Packages for additive manufacturing7.8Packages for casting and forging7.9Multilingual technical communication7.10Case study: RFQ package for a bushing production run
8.1Selecting the assembly to reproduce8.2Surveying the original part8.3Part and assembly drawings8.4Material and treatment specification8.5Bill of materials8.6Purchase and test specifications8.7Document management of the package8.8First-article validation plan8.9Report 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PTC Creo, SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for 3D digitisation of original parts, review of manufacturing drawings and prototype manufacture. 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.
Produce complete reproduction drawings compliant with ISO standards.
Specify functional dimensional and geometrical tolerances.
Designate materials and treatments in a standardised way.
Structure engineering and manufacturing bills of materials.
Write technical specifications for finishes, testing and acceptance.
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.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PTC Creo, SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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