Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars Course
Online 300-hour course in reversible electrification of classic cars. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of electric vehicles), ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety in electric vehicles) and SolidWorks. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the principle of reversibility in the design of an electrical conversion.
Design supports and adaptations that require no cutting or welding on the original vehicle.
Integrate the original auxiliary systems with the new powertrain.
Design removable wiring with appropriate connectors and protection.
Catalogue, preserve and store the original components removed.
Estimate the performance, mass distribution and range of the conversion.
Document the conversion to allow a return to the original state.
Who it's for
- Classic car electrical conversion engineer seeking to specialise in Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars.
- Mechanical integration technician seeking to specialise in Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars.
- Automotive wiring designer seeking to specialise in Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars.
- Classic vehicle restorer seeking to specialise in Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars.
- Electrical retrofit project manager seeking to specialise in Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars.
- Technical adviser on homologation of modifications seeking to specialise in Reversible Electrification of Classic Cars.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter vehicle electrical conversion.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety in electric vehicles)
- Turin Charter (FIVA, 2013)
- FIVA Technical Code
- ISO 6722-1 (low-voltage cables for road vehicles)
- ISO 8820-1 (fuses for road vehicles)
- Vehicle Modification Manual (Ministry of Industry)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What a reversible conversion means1.2Conflict between use and conservation1.3Value of the vehicle before and after1.4Collector and market criteria1.5Scope of reversibility: realistic1.6Informed decision by the owner1.7Conservation of the original assemblies1.8Documentation of the prior condition1.9Technical limits of reversibility1.10Workshop: reversibility criteria for a project
2.1Adapter to the original clutch and gearbox2.2Preservation of the gearbox2.3Supports bolted to existing points2.4Avoiding cuts and drilling in the chassis2.5Removable mounting brackets and cradles2.6Battery location and access2.7Mass distribution and its control2.8Added cooling and its installation2.9Space and accessibility for maintenance2.10Practice: designing reversible supports
3.1Brake servo: added vacuum pump3.2Power steering and its power supply3.3Cabin heating3.4Alternator and the twelve-volt network3.5Original instruments and their signal3.6Speedometer and its drive3.7Horn, lights and original controls3.8Preservation of the original dashboard3.9Removable interfaces and adapters3.10Practice: adapting an auxiliary system
4.1New harness independent of the original4.2Removable connectors and their identification4.3Routing without altering original passages4.4Reversible grommets4.5Mechanical protection of the wiring4.6Removable fuse panel4.7Complete labelling of the system4.8Diagram of the installed system4.9Planning for future removal4.10Practice: designing the wiring for a conversion
5.1Inventory of removed parts5.2Preservation of the engine and its accessories5.3Protection and storage of assemblies5.4Labelling and traceability of each part5.5Documented reversion plan5.6Estimated hours for the return to original5.7Sacrificial parts versus originals5.8Photographic record of the process5.9Handover of the inventory to the owner5.10Practice: reversion plan for a conversion
6.1Realistic range and its calculation6.2Performance compared with the original6.3Braking and added mass6.4Dynamic behaviour after conversion6.5Maintenance of the converted vehicle6.6Honest communication of limitations6.7Total project cost6.8Common conversion errors6.9Documented real-world cases6.10Final project: reversible electrification project
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Capital Harness / Zuken E3 (wiring design), Advanced Excel (mass balance and range), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures on integration mock-ups in the engine bay, weighing and mass distribution by axle, and dismantling and reversibility tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the principle of reversibility in the design of an electrical conversion.
Design supports and adaptations that require no cutting or welding on the original vehicle.
Integrate the original auxiliary systems with the new powertrain.
Design removable wiring with appropriate connectors and protection.
Catalogue, preserve and store the original components removed.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Capital Harness / Zuken E3 (wiring design) and Advanced Excel (mass balance and range). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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