Diploma in Interior Detailing and Odour Control for Classic Vehicles
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in interior detailing and odour control for classic vehicles. 8 modules covering period interior materials, diagnosis, leather and vinyl care, textiles and carpets, wood, plastics and metals, odour control and long-term conservation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Interior Detailing and Odour Control for Classic Vehicles — studying from the United States
Regulatory affairs, safety engineering and homologation are essential across American industries, since products must meet federal and state requirements before reaching the market. Engineers in this field work on reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) analysis, certification and conformity assessment. Sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices and energy all require specialized compliance expertise. Standards organizations and government agencies define the frameworks that guide this work.
Fees for the United States: 1,220 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. All programmes are taught in English, with technical materials and assessments delivered in that language.
Can I study from any state?
Yes. Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in the United States with a reliable internet connection.
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 the interior materials of a classic vehicle.
Diagnose the condition of the interior and plan treatments.
Clean and condition leather and vinyl without damaging them.
Treat fabrics, carpets and headlinings with suitable techniques.
Care for interior wood, plastics and metals.
Remove odours with safe and lasting methods.
Conserve the original interior over the long term.
Who it's for
- Classic vehicle detailers.
- Upholstery technicians.
- Interior restorers.
- Concours preparers.
- Conservation technicians working with historic vehicles.
- Collection managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
What you'll work with
- FIVA Turin Charter (principles for preserving historic vehicles)
- FIVA Technical Code (technical classification of historic vehicles)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 REACH (registration and restriction of chemicals)
- Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 CLP (classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals)
- Law 31/1995 (Spanish Occupational Risk Prevention Act)
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents at work)
- Excel treatment log
- Lightroom
- Trotec BM31 software
- Testo Smart
- Notion
8 modules
1.1Chrome-tanned and vegetable-tanned leathers1.2Vinyls and leatherette1.3Wool, tweed and velvet fabrics1.4Loop-pile and cut-pile carpets1.5Varnished woods and veneers1.6Period plastics and rubbers1.7Interior chrome and zamak parts1.8Headlining fibres1.9Sensitivity of ageing materials1.10Case study: materials of a 1950s saloon
2.1Inspection of the interior condition2.2Identification of stains and damage2.3Colour tests on hidden areas2.4Odour assessment2.5Risks of each treatment2.6Photographic record of the initial condition2.7Work planning2.8Budget and timescales2.9Communication with the owner2.10Practical: interior diagnosis report
3.1pH-neutral products3.2Brushes and microfibres3.3Cleaning creases and seams3.4Conditioning and nourishing leather3.5Colour touch-up3.6Repairing small cracks3.7Recovering hardened and cracked vinyl3.8Final protection with breathable products3.9Common mistakes when cleaning leather3.10Workshop: cleaning and conditioning a leather seat
4.1Vacuuming and brushing4.2Spray-extraction cleaning of upholstery4.3Steam and its risks4.4Grease and rust stains4.5Correcting shrunk or distorted carpets4.6Fabric headlinings4.7Controlled drying to prevent mould4.8Fabric protection4.9Partial replacement of damaged panels4.10Practical: spray-extraction cleaning of a carpet
5.1Cleaning varnished wood5.2Waxes and polishes5.3Treating aged and faded plastics5.4Instruments and glass5.5Chrome and metals5.6Controls and switches5.7Door seals5.8Door cards5.9Selecting products compatible with old materials5.10Workshop: cosmetic restoration of a dashboard
6.1Sources of odours6.2Damp and mould6.3Tobacco smoke6.4Fuel and oil6.5Ozone and its risks6.6Enzymatic foggers and their safe application6.7Activated carbon absorption6.8Cabin ventilation6.9Preventing recurrence6.10Lab: measuring interior humidity and treating mould
7.1Humidity control7.2Made-to-measure breathable covers7.3Dehumidifiers and hygrometric control of the garage7.4UV protection for dashboards and upholstery7.5Pests and rodents7.6Periodic maintenance of a stored interior7.7Treatment log7.8Recommendations to the owner7.9Preparation for concours events7.10Case study: conservation plan for an original interior
8.1Vehicle selection8.2Full interior diagnosis8.3Treatment plan8.4Odour control8.5Carrying out the treatments8.6Quality control8.7Photographic and technical documentation8.8Budget for products and labour hours8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original charters and regulations, and applied exercises. The working software is an Excel treatment log, Lightroom, Trotec BM31 software, Testo Smart and Notion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for cleaning leather and carpets in classic vehicles, mould and odour treatments and preparing interiors for concours events. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIVA Turin Charter, FIVA Technical Code, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 REACH, Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 CLP, Law 31/1995, Royal Decree 374/2001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Excel treatment log, Lightroom, Trotec BM31 software, Testo Smart, Notion, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), plus English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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