Diploma in After-Sales Logistics and Safe Delivery
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in after-sales logistics and safe delivery of collector vehicles: 8 modules covering after-sales service, transport modes, safe loading and securing, documentation and liability, insurance and risk management, international deliveries and the delivery experience, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in After-Sales Logistics and Safe Delivery — studying from South Africa
Classic vehicle restoration is a niche but active interest in South Africa, supported by owners' clubs, specialist workshops and historic motorsport events. Restoration work draws on skills in mechanical engineering, materials and heritage conservation. Specialists source parts, rebuild engines and conserve bodywork for vintage and classic cars and motorcycles. Clubs and heritage organisations help maintain the community and promote conservation practice.
Fees for South Africa: R 24 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any South African body, so they are not official state degrees. Restoration work is not generally a regulated title, though ECSA registration applies to engineering roles and the SABS covers relevant standards. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by clients, employers or the relevant body, so check with them first.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in restoration and classic vehicles?
The classic vehicle sector is largely made up of specialist workshops, collectors and small firms that value demonstrable craftsmanship and reputation over formal credentials. A private qualification may add technical depth to your profile, but its impact depends on individual clients and employers. Speak to people in the field to see how they would regard it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. You get an assigned technical tutor, can pay in instalments, and may seek employer sponsorship. Ask SEIUM about time-zone and workload details before committing.
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
Design an after-sales service for collector vehicles.
Select the appropriate transport mode.
Load and secure vehicles safely.
Manage transport documentation and liability.
Insure and control delivery risks.
Coordinate international deliveries.
Deliver a high-end handover experience.
Who it's for
- Vehicle logistics coordinators.
- After-sales managers.
- Drivers specialising in classic vehicle transport.
- International delivery managers.
- Customer experience managers.
- Transport claims handlers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the classic vehicle trade.
What you'll work with
- CMR Convention (contract for the international carriage of goods by road)
- Law 15/2009 (Spanish contract for the carriage of goods by land)
- Law 16/1987 (Spanish Land Transport Organisation Act)
- UNE-EN 12195-1 (calculation of lashing forces for load restraint)
- Directive 2014/47/EU (roadside inspection of commercial vehicles, including cargo securing)
- Incoterms 2020 (international commercial terms)
- Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (Spanish consumer and user protection)
- Webfleet
- Shippeo
- Odoo
- Salesforce Service Cloud
8 modules
1.1The customer life cycle1.2Buyer expectations1.3Delivery as an experience1.4Warranties and service1.5Post-sale communication1.6Delivery documentation1.7Complaints handling1.8Customer loyalty1.9Satisfaction indicators1.10Case study: analysis of a failed delivery
2.1Open and enclosed transport2.2Car transporter trucks2.3Single-vehicle transport on a flatbed2.4Shipping containers2.5Ro-ro shipping2.6Air freight2.7Rail transport2.8Selection by value and destination2.9Comparative costs2.10Workshop: choosing the transport mode for three shipments
3.1Pre-loading vehicle inspection3.2Ramps and approach angles3.3Winches and manoeuvring3.4Wheel-based securing3.5Textile lashing straps3.6Chocks and protection3.7Calculating lashing forces3.8Non-running vehicles3.9Protecting the bodywork3.10Practical: securing a classic car in an enclosed truck
4.1The contract of carriage4.2The consignment note4.3Carrier liability4.4Compensation limits4.5Reservations on delivery4.6Vehicle inventory4.7Condition photographs4.8Incidents and claims4.9Consumer protection4.10Case study: claim for damage in transit
5.1Cargo insurance5.2Declared value5.3Liability insurance5.4Common exclusions5.5Theft risks5.6Weather risks5.7Security at stops5.8Real-time tracking5.9Contingency planning5.10Laboratory: risk matrix for a delivery
6.1Incoterms applied to vehicles6.2Customs and documentation6.3Agents at destination6.4Registration at destination6.5Lead times and coordination6.6Cultural differences6.7Languages and communication6.8Payments and vehicle release6.9Delivery at events and shows6.10Practical: planning a delivery to the United States
7.1Final preparation of the vehicle7.2Cleaning and detailing7.3Technical briefing for the customer7.4Handing over the documentation7.5Joint test drive7.6Tool kit and accessories7.7Home delivery7.8Follow-up after delivery7.9Satisfaction surveys7.10Case study: premium delivery protocol
8.1Defining the case8.2Analysing the vehicle8.3Selecting the transport8.4Loading and securing plan8.5Documentation and insurance8.6Risk plan8.7Delivery protocol8.8Procedure manual8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Webfleet, Shippeo, Odoo and Salesforce Service Cloud, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: loading and securing a vehicle in an enclosed truck, documenting condition at origin and destination, and simulating a damage claim. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: CMR Convention, Spanish Law 15/2009 on contracts for the carriage of goods by land, Spanish Law 16/1987 on Land Transport Organisation, UNE-EN 12195-1, Directive 2014/47/EU, Incoterms 2020, Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (consumer and user protection).
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 Webfleet, Shippeo, Odoo and Salesforce Service Cloud, 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), a computer able to run the software and 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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