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Basic Tools for Novice Restorers Course

Online 300-hour course in basic tools for novice restorers. 6 modules covering Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment), UNE-EN 1493 (vehicle lifts) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Plan the equipping of a restoration workshop on a tight budget.

02

Select the appropriate hand tool for each dismantling and assembly task.

03

Use power and pneumatic tools safely, along with their compressed air installation.

04

Use basic measuring and diagnostic instruments with sound judgement.

05

Apply safe procedures for lifting and supporting the vehicle.

06

Identify the hazards of welding and the personal protective equipment required.

07

Design the layout and inventory of your own workshop.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Amateur classic vehicle restorer who wants to specialise in Basic Tools for Novice Restorers.
  • Restoration workshop assistant who wants to specialise in Basic Tools for Novice Restorers.
  • Maintenance mechanic for historic vehicles who wants to specialise in Basic Tools for Novice Restorers.
  • Workshop equipment manager who wants to specialise in Basic Tools for Novice Restorers.
  • Trainer of introductory workshops who wants to specialise in Basic Tools for Novice Restorers.
  • Entrepreneur in restoration services who wants to specialise in Basic Tools for Novice Restorers.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
  • UNE-EN 1493 (vehicle lifts)
  • UNE-EN 1494 (mobile or portable jacks)
  • ISO 6789 (torque wrenches)
  • UNE-EN 62841 (portable electric tools)
  • Royal Decree 2060/2008 (pressure equipment)
  • Royal Decree 773/1997 (personal protective equipment)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What to buy first and what to buy later
  2. 1.2Quality tools versus budget tools
  3. 1.3Progressive purchasing by project
  4. 1.4Minimum working space
  5. 1.5Workshop lighting and electrics
  6. 1.6Workbench and vice
  7. 1.7Order, panels and trolleys
  8. 1.8Basic workshop safety
  9. 1.9Realistic initial budget
  10. 1.10Workshop: prioritised shopping list
  1. 2.1Open-ended, ring and combination spanners
  2. 2.2Metric and imperial systems
  3. 2.3Sockets, ratchets and accessories
  4. 2.4Screwdrivers and bits
  5. 2.5Pliers, pincers and extractors
  6. 2.6Hammers, mallets and punches
  7. 2.7Torque wrenches and their calibration
  8. 2.8Tools for damaged fasteners
  9. 2.9Care and maintenance of tools
  10. 2.10Practice: choosing a basic set
  1. 3.1Drills, screwdrivers and drill bits
  2. 3.2Angle grinders and discs
  3. 3.3Sanders and their use
  4. 3.4Compressor: required flow rate and pressure
  5. 3.5Impact wrench and its hazards
  6. 3.6Basic paint guns
  7. 3.7Sheet metal cutting tools
  8. 3.8Power tool maintenance
  9. 3.9Safety in use
  10. 3.10Practice: selecting electric and pneumatic equipment
  1. 4.1Callipers, micrometer and dial gauge
  2. 4.2Feeler gauges and verification rules
  3. 4.3Multimeter and its correct use
  4. 4.4Test lamp and testers
  5. 4.5Pressure and vacuum gauges
  6. 4.6Compression tester
  7. 4.7Paint thickness gauge
  8. 4.8Spirit level, square and plumb bob
  9. 4.9Calibration and care of instruments
  10. 4.10Practice: basic measurements on a vehicle
  1. 5.1Hydraulic jacks and their capacity
  2. 5.2Axle stands and their correct use
  3. 5.3Workshop crane and slings
  4. 5.4Engine and body supports
  5. 5.5Vehicle support points
  6. 5.6Risk of load falling
  7. 5.7Fire extinguishing and first aid kit
  8. 5.8Basic personal protection
  9. 5.9Ventilation and extraction
  10. 5.10Practice: safe lifting of a vehicle
  1. 6.1Starter welding equipment
  2. 6.2Protection and workstation preparation
  3. 6.3Basic sheet metal tooling
  4. 6.4Specialist tools and their hire
  5. 6.5Making your own tooling
  6. 6.6What to outsource and why
  7. 6.7Maintenance of the workshop and tools
  8. 6.8Common beginner mistakes
  9. 6.9Real cases and lessons learnt
  10. 6.10Final project: workshop equipping plan
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. There are no fixed timetables: 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 advanced Excel, SketchUp, Trello, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real assembly procedures and the organisation of a home workshop, safe use of lifts and trestles, and basic measurement and diagnostic practice. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented 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:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Welding equipment for beginners

Plan the equipping of a restoration workshop on a tight budget.

Protection and workstation preparation

Select the appropriate hand tool for each dismantling and assembly task.

Basic sheet metal tooling

Use power and pneumatic tools safely, along with their compressed air installation.

Specialist tools and their hire

Use basic measuring and diagnostic instruments with sound judgement.

Making your own tooling

Apply safe procedures for lifting and supporting the vehicle.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Amateur classic vehicle restorerRestoration workshop assistantMaintenance mechanic for historic vehiclesWorkshop equipment managerTrainer of introductory workshopsEntrepreneur in restoration services
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses advanced Excel, SketchUp and Trello. 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 integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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