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Aluminium Bodywork Course: Techniques and Care

Online 300-hour course in aluminium bodywork: techniques and care. 6 modules covering EN 573-3 (chemical composition of aluminium alloys), EN 485-2 (aluminium sheet: mechanical properties) and Fusion 360. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the aluminium alloys used in bodywork and their properties.

02

Form aluminium panels using hand tools and the English wheel.

03

Carry out welded, riveted and adhesive joints in aluminium.

04

Repair damage while avoiding steel contamination and galvanic corrosion.

05

Prepare and protect aluminium surfaces before finishing.

06

Apply workplace safety measures when working with aluminium.

07

Plan an aluminium repair or fabrication project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aluminium panel beater who wants to specialise in Aluminium Bodywork: Techniques and Care.
  • Artisan coachbuilder who wants to specialise in Aluminium Bodywork: Techniques and Care.
  • Aluminium TIG welder who wants to specialise in Aluminium Bodywork: Techniques and Care.
  • Classic vehicle restorer who wants to specialise in Aluminium Bodywork: Techniques and Care.
  • Bodywork repair technician who wants to specialise in Aluminium Bodywork: Techniques and Care.
  • Body shop manager who wants to specialise in Aluminium Bodywork: Techniques and Care.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 573-3 (chemical composition of aluminium alloys)
  • EN 485-2 (aluminium sheet: mechanical properties)
  • EN ISO 9606-2 (qualification of aluminium welders)
  • EN ISO 18273 (welding consumables for aluminium)
  • EN 1090-3 (execution of aluminium structures)
  • ISO 2409 (adhesion by cross-cut test)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1History: from the Superleggera to British sports cars
  2. 1.2Alloys 1050, 3003, 5052 and 6061
  3. 1.3Tempers and supply conditions
  4. 1.4Properties compared with steel
  5. 1.5Natural oxidation and alumina layer
  6. 1.6Work hardening
  7. 1.7Typical bodywork thicknesses
  8. 1.8Identifying alloys in older parts
  9. 1.9Aluminium dust hazards
  10. 1.10Practice: alloy identification
  1. 2.1Flame annealing and soot marker
  2. 2.2Wooden mallet and sandbag
  3. 2.3English wheel on soft aluminium
  4. 2.4Shrinker and stretcher
  5. 2.5Forming over a buck
  6. 2.6Flanging and edge flanges
  7. 2.7Thinning control
  8. 2.8Avoiding cracks in stretched areas
  9. 2.9Tools specific to aluminium
  10. 2.10Workshop: forming a panel over a buck
  1. 3.1TIG welding with alternating current
  2. 3.2Oxy-acetylene welding with flux
  3. 3.3Cleaning and edge preparation
  4. 3.4Riveting and seaming
  5. 3.5Structural adhesives
  6. 3.6Joints with steel structure
  7. 3.7Galvanic isolation
  8. 3.8Welding defects in aluminium
  9. 3.9Weld bead flattening
  10. 3.10Practice: 1 mm aluminium butt weld
  1. 4.1Dent removal in aluminium without cracking
  2. 4.2Shrinking with controlled heat
  3. 4.3Repairing fatigue cracks
  4. 4.4Panel grafts in aluminium
  5. 4.5Corrosion in contact with steel
  6. 4.6Filiform corrosion under paint
  7. 4.7Repairing edges and seams
  8. 4.8Tools and dedicated workshop
  9. 4.9Fire safety aspects
  10. 4.10Practical case: repairing an aluminium bonnet
  1. 5.1Pre-treatment for painting
  2. 5.2Etch primers
  3. 5.3Polished unpainted aluminium
  4. 5.4Anodising and its use on accessories
  5. 5.5Maintenance of exposed aluminium
  6. 5.6Cavity protection
  7. 5.7Cleaning without damaging the protective layer
  8. 5.8Panel storage
  9. 5.9Periodic inspection
  10. 5.10Laboratory: preparation and adhesion testing
  1. 6.1Panel selection
  2. 6.2Choice of alloy and thickness
  3. 6.3Pattern making and cutting
  4. 6.4Forming
  5. 6.5Joining and welding
  6. 6.6Surface finishing
  7. 6.7Quality control
  8. 6.8Process documentation
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training 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 possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fusion 360, SolidWorks Sheet Metal, AutoCAD, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real English-wheel forming procedures, aluminium TIG welding and dent repair on panels. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Panel selection

Describe the aluminium alloys used in bodywork and their properties.

Choice of alloy and thickness

Form aluminium panels using hand tools and the English wheel.

Pattern making and cutting

Carry out welded, riveted and adhesive joints in aluminium.

Forming

Repair damage while avoiding steel contamination and galvanic corrosion.

Joining and welding

Prepare and protect aluminium surfaces before finishing.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aluminium panel beaterArtisan coachbuilderAluminium TIG welderClassic vehicle restorerBodywork repair technicianBody shop manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course works with Fusion 360, SolidWorks Sheet Metal, AutoCAD and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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