Course in Restoring Iconic Japanese Cars
Online 300-Hour Course in Restoring Iconic Japanese Cars. 6 Modules Covering Royal Decree 892/2024 (Regulation of Historic Vehicles), Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code) and Haynespro WorkshopData. Assigned tutor and open enrollment.
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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
Analyse the market and documentation of Japanese collector classics.
Diagnose and treat the typical corrosion of period Japanese bodywork.
Inspect and rebuild Japanese engines in line with their original specifications.
Restore the electrical system and period electronics.
Source original parts and assess reproductions without losing authenticity.
Manage the import and registration of a Japanese classic.
Plan a complete restoration project based on authenticity criteria.
Who it's for
- Restorer of Japanese classics who wants to specialise in Restoration of Iconic Japanese Cars.
- Specialist mechanic for period Japanese engines who wants to specialise in Restoration of Iconic Japanese Cars.
- Importer of collector vehicles who wants to specialise in Restoration of Iconic Japanese Cars.
- Classic car electrical technician who wants to specialise in Restoration of Iconic Japanese Cars.
- Valuer of Japanese collector vehicles who wants to specialise in Restoration of Iconic Japanese Cars.
- Parts and reproductions manager who wants to specialise in Restoration of Iconic Japanese Cars.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join classic car restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 892/2024 (Regulation of Historic Vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- FIVA Technical Code (Authenticity and Classification)
- FIVA Turin Charter
- ISO 12944 (Corrosion Protection by Paint Systems)
- UNECE Regulation No. 48 (Installation of Lighting)
- SAE J300 (Engine Oil Viscosity Classification)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Generations and reference models1.2Production for the domestic and export markets1.3Chassis and engine codes1.4Reading the identification plate1.5Specifications by market1.6Import and homologation in Spain1.7Value and market trends1.8Identity forgery and how to detect it1.9Manufacturer documentation sources1.10Workshop: complete vehicle identification
2.1Thin sheet metal and critical rust points2.2Typical areas: wheel arches and sills2.3Corrosion caused by drainage design2.4Repair preserving original panels2.5Replacement panels: original and reproduction2.6Spot welding and its reproduction2.7Factory seals and fillers2.8Cavity protection2.9Checking symmetry and gaps2.10Practice: repair of a common rust area
3.1Engine families and their particularities3.2Period carburettors and their tuning3.3Early electronic fuel injection3.4Gaskets, seals and sourcing them3.5Rebuilding cylinder heads and blocks3.6Manual and automatic transmissions3.7Differentials and their maintenance3.8Cooling and known weak points3.9Fluids and compatibility3.10Practice: mechanical rebuild plan
4.1Wiring systems and proprietary connectors4.2Early ECUs and their diagnosis4.3Board repair and cold solder joints4.4Capacitors and aged components4.5Digital instrument clusters4.6Repair or replacement of modules4.7Reproduction of wiring looms4.8Protection against moisture4.9Wiring diagram documentation4.10Practice: diagnosing an electronic fault
5.1Real parts availability5.2Manufacturer parts programmes5.3Quality reproduction versus poor copies5.4Manufacturing discontinued parts5.53D printing for interior parts5.6Parts from other markets and their compatibility5.7Project originality criteria5.8Modifications and their reversibility5.9Parts and supplier records5.10Practice: parts strategy for a project
6.1Upholstery and period materials6.2Aged plastics and their restoration6.3Paint: codes and finishes6.4Chrome, trim and adhesives6.5Glass and rubber seals6.6Final tuning and testing6.7Project documentation6.8Valuation and insurance6.9Common mistakes on these models6.10Final project: documented restoration project
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HaynesPro WorkshopData, PicoScope (ignition diagnostics), Fusion 360 (part reproduction), advanced Excel (parts tracking), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real diagnostic procedures for period Japanese engines on the bench, corrosion inspection on monocoque bodies, and verification of authenticity through chassis and engine numbers. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Analyse the market and documentation of Japanese collector classics.
Diagnose and treat the typical corrosion of period Japanese bodywork.
Inspect and rebuild Japanese engines in line with their original specifications.
Restore the electrical system and period electronics.
Source original parts and assess reproductions without losing authenticity.
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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with HaynesPro WorkshopData, PicoScope (ignition diagnostics), Fusion 360 (part reproduction) and advanced Excel (parts tracking). 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 final 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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