FIVA ID Card Certification Course
Online 300-hour course in FIVA ID Card certification. 6 modules covering the FIVA Technical Code, the Turin Charter (FIVA) and Advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
FIVA ID Card Certification Course — studying from the United States
Restoration and classic vehicle engineering is a niche but active field in the United States, supported by a large enthusiast community and well-established events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Hershey's AACA Fall Meet. Specialist restoration shops, museums and collector car firms require engineers who understand historic materials, mechanical systems and period-correct design. Work often combines traditional craftsmanship with modern diagnostics and documentation. Professional connections are typically built through clubs and heritage organizations.
Fees for the United States: 500 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Will this help me become a licensed Professional Engineer?
SEIUM programmes do not replace the education, examination and experience requirements set by state licensing boards. They can support your professional development, but licensure requirements must be confirmed directly with your state board.
Are SEIUM qualifications accredited in the United States?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not official state degrees or accredited higher education awards. Please check with the relevant employer or licensing board about how any credential will be viewed for your purposes.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the purpose and scope of FIVA international identification.
Classify a vehicle according to its period and degree of originality.
Prepare a complete and consistent application file.
Carry out the inspection and identification verification of the vehicle.
Interpret the use of the card at events and when dealing with third parties.
Organise application management from a club.
Apply the principles of the Turin Charter to the assessment of the vehicle.
Who it's for
- FIVA technical commissioner wishing to specialise in FIVA ID Card Certification.
- Classic club manager wishing to specialise in FIVA ID Card Certification.
- Historic vehicle expert wishing to specialise in FIVA ID Card Certification.
- Automotive documentalist wishing to specialise in FIVA ID Card Certification.
- Collector vehicle sales advisor wishing to specialise in FIVA ID Card Certification.
- Classic event organiser wishing to specialise in FIVA ID Card Certification.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic car associations and federations.
What you'll work with
- FIVA Technical Code
- Turin Charter (FIVA)
- FIVA Events Code
- Royal Decree 892/2013 (Historic Vehicles Regulation)
- Appendix K of the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles)
- Law 16/1985 (Spanish Historical Heritage Law)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1International historic vehicle federation and its role1.2Purpose of the identity card1.3What it certifies and what it does not1.4Recognition at events and at borders1.5Categories and classes of the classification1.6Periods and their definition1.7Relationship with the national federation1.8Clubs authorised to process applications1.9Classification terminology1.10Workshop: checking a vehicle's eligibility
2.1Authenticity class and its levels2.2Original, restored and modified vehicle2.3Reconstructed vehicle and replica2.4Criteria for each class2.5Documentation supporting the class2.6Required photographs2.7Required measurements and technical data2.8Doubtful cases and their resolution2.9Review by the inspector2.10Practice: reasoned classification of three vehicles
3.1Form and its sections3.2Vehicle identification data3.3Known history of the vehicle3.4Declaration of restorations and parts3.5Ownership documentation3.6Standardised photographs3.7Club report3.8Fees and deadlines3.9Common form errors3.10Practice: assembling a complete file
4.1Role of the club inspector4.2Verification of numbering4.3Checking the authenticity of parts4.4Measurement of relevant dimensions4.5Detection of discrepancies4.6Resolving documentary doubts4.7Inspection report4.8Refusal and its grounds4.9Appeals and second instance4.10Practice: simulated inspection of a vehicle
5.1Participation in international events5.2On-board documentation when travelling5.3Validity period and renewal5.4Change of owner and its recording5.5Subsequent modifications and their effect5.6Loss or theft of the card5.7Added value in a sale5.8Relationship with historic registration5.9Real limitations of the document5.10Practice: user guide for the owner
6.1Organising the service in a club6.2Training inspectors6.3Archive of processed files6.4Relationship with the national federation6.5Quality control of files6.6Fraud cases and their management6.7Communication with members6.8Common club errors6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: complete card application file
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes 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, Adobe Acrobat, Airtable, Lightroom, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for physical inspection and verification of identification numbers, preparation of the photographic file, and simulation of a club technical committee. 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.
Explain the purpose and scope of FIVA international identification.
Classify a vehicle according to its period and degree of originality.
Prepare a complete and consistent application file.
Carry out the inspection and identification verification of the vehicle.
Interpret the use of the card at events and when dealing with third parties.
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 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Advanced Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Airtable and Lightroom. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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