Course in Asbestos and Lead Replacement in Classic Vehicles
Online 300 h course in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles. 6 modules covering Real Decreto 396/2006 (work involving risk of exposure to asbestos), Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH, Annex XVII) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the components of classic vehicles that may contain asbestos or lead.
Apply the work plan requirements for the safe removal of asbestos.
Select approved substitutes for linings, gaskets and insulation.
Manage lead soldering, paints and lead-containing parts safely.
Recognise other sensitive materials such as cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium.
Manage hazardous waste in accordance with current regulations.
Document and verify the decontamination of the vehicle.
Who it's for
- Prevention technician in restoration workshops who wishes to specialise in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles.
- Restorer specialising in hazardous materials who wishes to specialise in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles.
- Workshop regulatory compliance manager who wishes to specialise in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles.
- Replacement brake and clutch technician who wishes to specialise in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles.
- Hazardous waste manager who wishes to specialise in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles.
- Occupational health and safety consultant who wishes to specialise in asbestos and lead replacement in classic vehicles.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto 396/2006 (work involving risk of exposure to asbestos)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH, Annex XVII)
- Directive 2009/148/EC (asbestos at work)
- Directive 2000/53/EC (end-of-life vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No. 90 (replacement brake linings and pads)
- Real Decreto 665/1997 (carcinogenic agents)
- Real Decreto 374/2001 (chemical agents)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Where asbestos appears in a classic vehicle1.2Where lead appears in a classic vehicle1.3Risk according to the condition of the material1.4Legal obligation to replace or not1.5Informed decision with the owner1.6Preservation of the original removed part1.7Documentation of the process1.8Cost and timescale of the replacement1.9Scope of the course and legal limits1.10Workshop: inventory and replacement plan
2.1Affected parts and their identification2.2Prior analysis where appropriate2.3Prohibited operations on the material2.4Containment, wetting and extraction2.5Respiratory protective equipment2.6Delimitation and signposting of the area2.7Final cleaning of the workstation2.8Packaging and labelling of the waste2.9Authorised waste manager and documentation2.10Practical: complete removal procedure
3.1Asbestos-free brake and clutch linings3.2Available compounds and their performance3.3Compatibility with old drums and discs3.4Relining of shoes and its control3.5Alternative gaskets and packings3.6Substitute thermal insulators3.7Running-in and bedding-in of the new material3.8Verification of braking efficiency3.9Documentation of the change3.10Practical: relining and braking test
4.1Tinning of bodywork and its replacement4.2Alternative metal fillers4.3Lead and chromate paints4.4Stripping and sanding with protection4.5Batteries and terminals4.6Wheel weights and bushings4.7Personal and workshop hygiene4.8Environmental control of the workstation4.9Management of lead waste4.10Practical: controlled work on old paintwork
5.1Mercury in switches and instruments5.2Cadmium in fasteners and coatings5.3Prohibited refrigerants and oils5.4Degraded foams and upholstery5.5Brake fluids and their handling5.6Degraded fuel5.7Criteria for replacement or preservation5.8Internal labelling of sensitive parts5.9Information for the future owner5.10Practical: sensitive materials record sheet for the vehicle
6.1Checking the result after replacement6.2Functional safety tests6.3Record of removed and replaced materials6.4Waste traceability6.5Delivery of documentation to the client6.6Training of workshop staff6.7Inspections and legal liability6.8Common errors and accepted risks6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: sensitive materials replacement file
How you'll learn
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 the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, Power BI, Notion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real asbestos removal work plan procedures, lead detection with colourimetric kits, and documentary compliance audits. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Identify the components of classic vehicles that may contain asbestos or lead.
Apply the work plan requirements for the safe removal of asbestos.
Select approved substitutes for linings, gaskets and insulation.
Manage lead soldering, paints and lead-containing parts safely.
Recognise other sensitive materials such as cadmium, mercury or hexavalent chromium.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Advanced Excel, Power BI, Notion. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed on a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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