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Course in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots

Online 300 h course in risk assessment in classic vehicle depots. 6 modules covering Law 31/1995 (occupational risk prevention), Royal Decree 2267/2004 (fire safety in industrial premises) and advanced Excel. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.

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

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the risks specific to a classic vehicle depot.

02

Assess the fire and explosion risks associated with fuels, batteries and fluids.

03

Analyse the deterioration agents that threaten stored assets.

04

Assess the risks to people during vehicle handling and maintenance operations.

05

Prioritise control measures in an action plan with owners and deadlines.

06

Coordinate insurance and emergency plans with the risk assessment.

07

Prepare a complete risk assessment for a real or simulated depot.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots.
  • Collections risk manager who wants to specialise in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots.
  • Manager of a historic vehicle depot who wants to specialise in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots.
  • Collections insurance consultant who wants to specialise in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots.
  • Vehicle collection conservator who wants to specialise in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots.
  • Emergency coordinator who wants to specialise in Risk Assessment in Classic Vehicle Depots.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter museums and collections.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Law 31/1995 (occupational risk prevention)
  • Royal Decree 2267/2004 (fire safety in industrial premises)
  • Royal Decree 681/2003 (explosive atmospheres, ATEX)
  • ISO 31000 (risk management)
  • UNE-EN 16893 (buildings for the storage of cultural heritage)
  • Royal Decree 39/1997 (Regulation on Prevention Services)
  • Royal Decree 393/2007 (Basic Self-Protection Standard)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Types of facility and their use
  2. 1.2Hazard identification
  3. 1.3The concept of risk and its evaluation
  4. 1.4Assessment methodology
  5. 1.5Regulations applicable to the facility
  6. 1.6Stakeholders and responsibilities
  7. 1.7Mandatory documentation
  8. 1.8Inventory of assets and their value
  9. 1.9Incident history
  10. 1.10Workshop: hazard identification in a depot
  1. 2.1Fuels and vapours
  2. 2.2Lead-acid and lithium batteries
  3. 2.3Electrical installation of the depot
  4. 2.4Hot work in the building
  5. 2.5Refuelling and its prohibition
  6. 2.6Storage of flammable products
  7. 2.7Escape routes and compartmentation
  8. 2.8Detection and extinguishing
  9. 2.9Fire load and its calculation
  10. 2.10Practical: fire risk assessment
  1. 3.1Humidity and corrosion
  2. 3.2Temperature and cycles
  3. 3.3Light and material degradation
  4. 3.4Pests and rodents
  5. 3.5Flooding and water ingress
  6. 3.6Dust and contamination
  7. 3.7Damage during handling
  8. 3.8Falling loads and shelving
  9. 3.9Theft and vandalism
  10. 3.10Practical: conservation risk assessment
  1. 4.1Vehicle movement inside the building
  2. 4.2Lifting and load support
  3. 4.3Atmospheres with exhaust gases
  4. 4.4Workshop chemical products
  5. 4.5Falls and tidiness of the space
  6. 4.6Lone working
  7. 4.7Training of staff and volunteers
  8. 4.8Visits by third parties
  9. 4.9Protective equipment
  10. 4.10Practical: occupational risk assessment
  1. 5.1Hierarchy of preventive measures
  2. 5.2Technical and organisational measures
  3. 5.3Prioritisation by risk and cost
  4. 5.4Action plan with owners and deadlines
  5. 5.5Written procedures
  6. 5.6Signage and demarcation
  7. 5.7Maintenance of facilities
  8. 5.8Drills and their frequency
  9. 5.9Periodic review of the assessment
  10. 5.10Practical: action plan for a depot
  1. 6.1Valuation of the collection for insurance
  2. 6.2Common policies and coverage
  3. 6.3Exclusions and the small print
  4. 6.4Documentation required by the insurer
  5. 6.5Emergency and asset evacuation plan
  6. 6.6Salvage priorities
  7. 6.7Coordination with fire services
  8. 6.8Recovery after an incident
  9. 6.9Common errors in depots
  10. 6.10Final project: complete risk assessment of a depot
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, AutoCAD, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real risk inspection procedures in a vehicle depot, a risk assessment matrix, and environmental monitoring of temperature and humidity. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored: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, OT cyber, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Valuation of the collection for insurance

Identify the risks specific to a classic vehicle depot.

Common policies and coverage

Assess the fire and explosion risks associated with fuels, batteries and fluids.

Exclusions and the small print

Analyse the deterioration agents that threaten stored assets.

Documentation required by the insurer

Assess the risks to people during vehicle handling and maintenance operations.

Emergency and asset evacuation plan

Prioritise control measures in an action plan with owners and deadlines.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Occupational risk prevention technicianCollections risk managerHistoric vehicle depot managerCollections insurance consultantVehicle collection conservatorEmergency coordinator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory 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 per week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You work with Advanced Excel, AutoCAD, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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