Specialist Packaging Course for Historic Spare Parts
300-hour online course in specialist packaging for historic spare parts. 6 modules covering EN 15946 (packaging principles for the transport of cultural property), ISPM No. 15 (wood packaging in international trade) and Cape Pack. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Specialist Packaging Course for Historic Spare Parts — studying from Singapore
Singapore's restoration and classic vehicle community is small but active, centred on vintage cars, motorcycles and collectable machinery. Restoration work demands skills in mechanical repair, fabrication and historic materials, often sourced regionally. Vehicle registration and modification are governed by the Land Transport Authority, which applies particular rules to older vehicles. Employers include specialist workshops, collectors' garages and vehicle import and export businesses.
Fees for Singapore: S$780 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Restoration work in Singapore is generally judged on craftsmanship and reputation rather than a single licensing body, and Professional Engineer registration is handled by the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore's classic vehicle market is relatively small, so opportunities are likely to be limited to specialist workshops, collectors, dealers or independent consultancy. An online qualification may help you structure your technical knowledge but does not guarantee work. Clients and employers usually rely heavily on hands-on track record.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The programme is fully online and in English, so you can study from home in Singapore with no student visa needed. Workload varies from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan around your schedule. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though this is less common for self-employed or small workshop owners.
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
Assess the risk of damage to each type of part during transport.
Select chemically stable and protective packaging materials.
Design specific packaging for chrome parts, glass, castings and upholstery.
Size boxes and pallets and define handling instructions.
Prepare customs and international transport documentation.
Apply ISPM No. 15 to wooden packaging.
Organise the receipt, inspection and storage of packed parts.
Who it's for
- Specialist packaging technician who wants to specialise in Specialist Packaging for Historic Spare Parts.
- Spare parts logistics manager who wants to specialise in Specialist Packaging for Historic Spare Parts.
- Historic parts warehouse manager who wants to specialise in Specialist Packaging for Historic Spare Parts.
- Foreign trade technician who wants to specialise in Specialist Packaging for Historic Spare Parts.
- Packaging designer who wants to specialise in Specialist Packaging for Historic Spare Parts.
- Transport coordinator for collectible goods who wants to specialise in Specialist Packaging for Historic Spare Parts.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the classic spare parts distribution sector.
What you'll work with
- EN 15946 (packaging principles for the transport of cultural property)
- ISPM No. 15 (wood packaging in international trade)
- ISO 780 (graphical handling symbols)
- ASTM D4169 (performance testing of shipping containers)
- Incoterms 2020
- CMR Convention (international road transport)
- Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Transport risks for parts1.2Part types and their fragility1.3Purpose of packaging and its cost1.4Packaging materials and their compatibility1.5Goods transport regulations1.6Shipment documentation1.7Inventory and labelling1.8Liability and insurance1.9Packaging reuse1.10Workshop: classifying parts by fragility
2.1Neutral paper and inert materials2.2Polyethylene foams and their forming2.3Cardboard, wood and plywood2.4Bubble wrap, foam and their correct use2.5Materials that attack metals2.6Desiccants and corrosion inhibitors2.7Internal fixings and blocking2.8Double boxing and cushioning2.9Sealing and closure2.10Practice: packaging three different parts
3.1Bodywork and sheet metal panels3.2Glass and lamps3.3Instruments and watchmaking3.4Heavy mechanical parts3.5Cylinder heads, blocks and crankshafts3.6Painted and chrome-plated parts3.7Upholstery and textile materials3.8Parts with residual fluids3.9Batteries and their transport3.10Practice: packaging one fragile part and one heavy part
4.1Designing a custom box4.2Pallets and their fixing4.3Centre of gravity and marking4.4Handling and orientation marking4.5Maximum weight per package4.6Lifting accessories4.7Strapping and stretch wrapping4.8Loading the transport vehicle4.9Instructions for the carrier4.10Practice: designing a box for a part
5.1Transport documents5.2Contents list and valuation5.3Customs and goods classification5.4Temporary admission of parts5.5Restrictions and permits5.6Shipment insurance5.7Tracking and traceability5.8Air transport and its limitations5.9Incidents and claims5.10Practice: documentary file for a shipment
6.1Receipt and checking protocol6.2Condition report on arrival6.3Orderly unpacking6.4Storage of received parts6.5Conservation of packaging materials6.6Inventory registration6.7Damage and its claims6.8Common packaging errors6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: packaging manual for historic parts
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cape Pack, SolidWorks, Advanced Excel, SAP ERP (logistics), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for drop and vibration testing of packaging, packing with volatile corrosion inhibitors, and documentary preparation of international shipments. 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.
Assess the risk of damage to each type of part during transport.
Select chemically stable and protective packaging materials.
Design specific packaging for chrome parts, glass, castings and upholstery.
Size boxes and pallets and define handling instructions.
Prepare customs and international transport documentation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Cape Pack, SolidWorks, Advanced Excel and SAP ERP (logistics). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the 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 recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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