Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions. 8 modules covering Royal Decree 396/2006 (work involving risk of exposure to asbestos), Directive 2009/148/EC (protection against asbestos) and Advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions — studying from the United Kingdom
Classic vehicle restoration is a notable niche in the United Kingdom, supported by specialist workshops, heritage motoring events and a strong enthusiast community. Centres such as Bicester Heritage, Gaydon and the Midlands host restoration businesses, parts suppliers and engineering services for historic cars and motorcycles. Knowledge of historic materials, classic engine systems and conservation standards is valued. Organisations such as the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and the Historic Vehicle Scheme support the sector.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £746 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Is there a UK professional body or regulation for classic vehicle restoration engineering?
Restoration is largely unregulated in the UK, with no statutory title for classic vehicle restorers. Relevant organisations include the Institute of the Motor Industry and specialist classic car clubs, which offer their own training and recognition. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so their standing with these organisations is for them to decide.
Do UK classic car restorers, dealers or auction houses value private online engineering training?
The UK classic car sector tends to value hands-on craftsmanship, documented restoration projects and reputation. A private qualification may complement this by showing technical study, but it is unlikely to be the main factor in hiring or client decisions. Acceptance depends on each business.
Can I study this part-time from the UK, and does my employer need to pay?
The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study part-time from anywhere in the UK, with no visa needed. Study ranges from 300 hours to 1,900 hours, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible if your employer agrees, which is more common in larger firms.
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
Identify asbestos- and lead-containing materials in classic vehicles.
Interpret the legal obligations for work involving asbestos and lead.
Plan the sampling and analysis of suspect materials.
Prepare work plans for the safe removal of asbestos.
Apply collective and individual protection measures against lead.
Select compatible substitutes free from hazardous substances.
Organise health surveillance and workshop waste management.
Who it's for
- Asbestos removal technician who wants to specialise in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions.
- Coordinator of asbestos work plans who wants to specialise in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions.
- Industrial hygienist who wants to specialise in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions.
- Classic vehicle restorer who wants to specialise in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions.
- Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions.
- Hazardous waste management manager who wants to specialise in Safe Asbestos/Lead Removal and Substitutions.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 396/2006 (work involving risk of exposure to asbestos)
- Directive 2009/148/EC (protection against asbestos)
- Directive (EU) 2024/869 (lead and diisocyanates)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH, Annex XVII)
- UNE-EN 689 (measurement of exposure by inhalation)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Asbestos in brakes, clutches and gaskets1.2Lead in paints, solders and wheel weights1.3Cadmium in fastener coatings1.4Hexavalent chromium in passivation treatments1.5PCBs in older capacitors1.6Mercury in switches and lamps1.7Radioactive materials in luminous dials1.8Refractory ceramic fibres1.9Inventory of hazardous materials1.10Case study: risk inventory of a 1950s car
2.1Royal Decree 396/2006 on asbestos2.2RERA registration and work plan2.3Royal Decree 374/2001 on chemical agents2.4Lead exposure and health surveillance2.5REACH Regulation and Annex XVII2.6Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles2.7Hazardous waste management and Law 7/20222.8INSST occupational exposure limit values2.9Responsibilities of the employer and the technician2.10Practice: structure of an asbestos work plan
3.1Visual inspection and suspicion of presence3.2Safe sample collection3.3Analysis by PLM and TEM microscopy3.4X-ray fluorescence for lead and cadmium3.5Rapid detection kits and their limitations3.6Accredited laboratories3.7Interpreting analytical results3.8Recording and labelling3.9Communicating results to the client3.10Laboratory: interpreting a sampling report
4.1Work methods with minimal emission4.2Wetting and removal without breakage4.3Enclosure and decontamination units4.4Extraction with HEPA filters4.5Respiratory protective equipment and clothing4.6Environmental and personal monitoring4.7Final cleaning and verification4.8Packaging, labelling and transport4.9Mandatory staff training4.10Workshop: brake lining removal procedure
5.1Sanding and stripping without dispersion5.2Chemical versus mechanical stripping5.3Local ventilation in the workshop5.4Biological monitoring of blood lead levels5.5Personal hygiene and clean zones5.6Sludge and metal waste management5.7Cadmium and hexavalent chromium in fasteners5.8Welding and tinning of bodywork5.9Protection of third parties and visitors5.10Practice: lead stripping plan for a car body
6.1Asbestos-free brake linings and their performance6.2Aramid fibre and graphite gaskets6.3Lead-free bodywork fillers6.4Zinc-nickel and trivalent coatings6.5Lead-free paints with period appearance6.6Alternative thermal insulation6.7Unleaded fuels and additives6.8Functional validation of substitutes6.9Documenting the change for the historical record6.10Case study: clutch lining replacement
7.1Workplace risk assessment7.2Organisation of dirty and clean zones7.3Hazardous waste management and authorised waste handlers7.4Exposure records and archiving7.5Health surveillance of workers7.6Training and information7.7Coordination with clients and subcontractors7.8Internal safety audits7.9Emergency plan for fibre release7.10Case study: audit of a restoration workshop
8.1Vehicle selection8.2Inventory of hazardous materials8.3Sampling and analysis plan8.4Work plan and preventive measures8.5Waste management8.6Selection of compatible substitutes8.7Functional validation8.8Final documentation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making 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, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real sampling and analysis procedures for suspect materials, environmental fibre measurements, and enclosure zones in the workshop. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Identify asbestos- and lead-containing materials in classic vehicles.
Interpret the legal obligations for work involving asbestos and lead.
Plan the sampling and analysis of suspect materials.
Prepare work plans for the safe removal of asbestos.
Apply collective and individual protection measures against lead.
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 English to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 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 will work with Advanced Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates 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 qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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