Diploma in Storage Systems and Safe Handling
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in storage systems and safe handling of collection vehicles. 8 modules covering storage facility design, storage and handling equipment, safe vehicle movement, environmental control, risk prevention and warehouse management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Storage Systems and Safe Handling — 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 33 400 (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.
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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 storage facilities for vehicles and parts.
Select suitable storage systems.
Use handling equipment safely.
Move vehicles without damaging them or putting staff at risk.
Control the environmental conditions of the store.
Prevent occupational risks, fire and theft.
Manage the inventory and movements of the warehouse.
Who it's for
- Vehicle warehouse managers.
- Collection handling technicians.
- Custody facility managers.
- Health and safety technicians.
- Collections conservators.
- Museum logistics managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking a career in motor museums.
What you'll work with
- EN 1493 (vehicle lifts)
- EN 1494 (mobile or movable jacks and associated lifting equipment)
- EN 15635 (use and maintenance of steel static storage systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery safety)
- EN 16893 (sites and buildings for the storage and use of collections)
- EN 15946 (packing principles for transport of cultural heritage)
- CollectiveAccess
- Odoo
- AutoCAD
- Testo Saveris
8 modules
1.1Types of facility1.2Short- and long-term storage1.3Density versus accessibility1.4Collection requirements1.5Main risks1.6Internal circulation1.7Facility security1.8Storage costs1.9Visitable stores1.10Case study: analysis of a collection store
2.1Ground-level bays2.2Stacker lifts2.3Vehicle racking2.4Parts shelving2.5Containers and boxes2.6Conservation bubbles2.7Breathable covers2.8Location signage2.9Equipment maintenance2.10Workshop: designing a warehouse layout
3.1Vehicle lifts3.2Jacks and axle stands3.3Wheeled dollies3.4Self-propelled movers3.5Winches3.6Cranes and hoists3.7Forklift trucks3.8Equipment inspection3.9Operator training3.10Practical: moving a vehicle without starting it
4.1Prior assessment of the vehicle4.2Lifting points4.3Vehicles with seized brakes4.4Vehicles without wheels4.5Manoeuvring in tight spaces4.6Team communication4.7Bodywork protection4.8Handling heavy parts4.9Ergonomics4.10Laboratory: safe lifting procedure
5.1Temperature and humidity5.2Dehumidification5.3Ventilation5.4Dust and pollutants5.5Lighting5.6Pest control5.7Monitoring5.8Preparing a vehicle for storage5.9Batteries and fluids5.10Practical: environmental plan for a warehouse
6.1Occupational risks6.2Fire protection6.3Fuel in stored vehicles6.4Theft and vandalism6.5Access control6.6CCTV surveillance6.7Flooding6.8Emergency plan6.9Insurance6.10Case study: risk assessment of a warehouse
7.1Inventory and locations7.2Movement log7.3IT systems7.4Periodic vehicle maintenance7.5Scheduled start-ups7.6Audits7.7Management indicators7.8Owner relations7.9Custody contracts7.10Practical: vehicle check-in and check-out procedure
8.1Defining requirements8.2Selecting systems8.3Floor layout8.4Handling equipment8.5Environmental plan8.6Security plan8.7Management procedures8.8Budget8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
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: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CollectiveAccess, Odoo, AutoCAD and Testo Saveris, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures for safely moving non-running vehicles, designing a warehouse layout and environmental monitoring of a store. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 1493, EN 1494, EN 15635, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, EN 16893, EN 15946.
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.
- 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 CollectiveAccess, Odoo, AutoCAD and Testo Saveris, 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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