Postgraduate Diploma in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation. 8 modules covering Royal Decree 866/2010 (processing of vehicle modifications), the Turin Charter (FIVA, 2013) and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation — 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 16 700 (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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What you will be able to do
Apply the principles of reversible intervention to historic vehicles.
Produce detailed inventories of a vehicle's original condition.
Design modifications that can be reversed without loss of original material.
Draft reversal plans with sequences, parts and responsibilities.
Integrate modifications within current vehicle modification and type-approval frameworks.
Organise the vehicle's technical file in a traceable way.
Develop a complete reversal plan for a real case.
Who it's for
- Technician in historic vehicle documentation who wants to specialise in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation.
- Classic vehicle restorer who wants to specialise in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation.
- Vehicle modifications engineer who wants to specialise in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation.
- Collections archive manager who wants to specialise in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation.
- Heritage conservation consultant who wants to specialise in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation.
- Historic vehicle assessor who wants to specialise in Reversal Plan and Technical Documentation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 866/2010 (processing of vehicle modifications)
- Turin Charter (FIVA, 2013)
- Royal Decree 892/2013 (Historic Vehicles Regulation)
- EN 16095 (condition recording of movable cultural property)
- EN 16853 (conservation process: decision-making)
- ISO 15489-1 (records management)
- Vehicle Modifications Manual (Ministry of Industry)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Conservation versus restoration and modification1.2The FIVA Turin Charter1.3The concept of technical and documentary reversibility1.4Authenticity, originality and historical integrity1.5Levels of intervention: minimal, moderate and extensive1.6Reversible versus irreversible restomods1.7Impact on value and cataloguing1.8Historic vehicle requirements in Spain1.9Ethics of intervention in movable heritage1.10Case study: reversibility analysis of a real restomod
2.1Systematic photographic survey2.2Recording part numbers and factory marks2.3Measuring dimensions and anchor points2.4Samples of paints, fabrics and finishes2.5Recording original wiring and connectors2.63D scanning of areas to be modified2.7Component records with condition and defects2.8Database of removed parts2.9Labelling and packaging for storage2.10Practical exercise: complete inventory of an engine bay
3.1Bolted versus welded joints3.2Use of existing anchor points3.3Adapters and interface flanges3.4Parallel wiring harnesses and connectors3.5Removable brackets without new drilling3.6Materials without migration or galvanic corrosion3.7Selection of reversible adhesives3.8Load analysis on original structures3.9Reversibility decision matrix3.10Workshop: design of a reversible air-conditioning bracket
4.1Structure of a reversal plan4.2Reverse disassembly and assembly sequence4.3List of required original parts4.4Specific tools and equipment4.5Estimating reversal times and costs4.6Risks and critical points in the return to original4.7Verification criteria after reversal4.8Updating the plan with each change4.9Responsibilities and custody of parts4.10Practical exercise: reversal plan for a brake change
5.1Assembly and exploded-view drawings5.2Bills of materials and references5.3Wiring diagrams to IEC 606175.4Torque specification sheets and fastenings5.5Illustrated assembly instructions5.6Document control and versions5.7Digital formats and long-term archiving5.8Signatures and technical responsibilities5.9Clear and standardised technical language5.10Workshop: technical dossier for an ignition modification
6.1Substantial modifications: Royal Decree 866/20106.2Vehicle Modifications Manual6.3Technical project and workshop certificate6.4MOT inspection after modification6.5Historic vehicles: Royal Decree 892/20136.6Compatibility between modification and cataloguing6.7Insurance and notification of modifications6.8Regulations in other European countries6.9Responsibility of the signing engineer6.10Case study: suspension modification file
7.1History of interventions and owners7.2Chain of custody for original parts7.3Databases and documentary digital twins7.4Certification of authenticity after intervention7.5Transfer of documentation on sale7.6Data protection and documentary ownership7.7Documentary audit prior to tenders7.8Physical archive: storage conditions7.9Communication with clubs and marque registers7.10Practical exercise: documentary audit of a modified vehicle
8.1Vehicle selection and modification8.2Inventory of the original condition8.3Design of the reversible intervention8.4Detailed reversal plan8.5Complete technical dossier8.6Regulatory and type-approval analysis8.7Cost and risk assessment8.8Documentary archive plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Adobe Acrobat Pro, advanced Excel, Zotero, in free, academic or trial versions. Practical work covers real procedures for photographic inventory of the original condition, simulation of reversal of modifications, and documentary audits of vehicle files. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Apply the principles of reversible intervention to historic vehicles.
Produce detailed inventories of a vehicle's original condition.
Design modifications that can be reversed without loss of original material.
Draft reversal plans with sequences, parts and responsibilities.
Integrate modifications within current vehicle modification and type-approval frameworks.
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 command of Spanish to read technical regulations.
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 works out at an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SolidWorks, Adobe Acrobat Pro, advanced Excel and Zotero. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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