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Course in Safety for Historic Competition Vehicles

Online 300-hour course in safety for historic competition vehicles. 6 modules covering Annex K of the International Sporting Code (historic vehicles), Annex J of the FIA International Sporting Code and SolidWorks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

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

Analyse the specific risks of an old vehicle in competition.

02

Evaluate safety structures and cockpit protection according to Annex K.

03

Select approved seats, harnesses and driver equipment.

04

Prevent fires through extinguishing systems and electrical protection.

05

Review brakes, steering and suspension from the standpoint of active safety.

06

Plan emergency and extraction procedures during an event.

07

Prepare a technical safety verification sheet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Historic competition technical commissaire wishing to specialise in Safety in historic competition vehicles.
  • Competition vehicle preparer wishing to specialise in Safety in historic competition vehicles.
  • Team safety manager wishing to specialise in Safety in historic competition vehicles.
  • Roll cage technician wishing to specialise in Safety in historic competition vehicles.
  • Track engineer wishing to specialise in Safety in historic competition vehicles.
  • Event safety coordinator wishing to specialise in Safety in historic competition vehicles.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter historic competition.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Annex K of the International Sporting Code (historic vehicles)
  • Annex J of the FIA International Sporting Code
  • FIA 8853-2016 (safety belts)
  • FIA 8858-2010 (head restraint devices)
  • FIA 8856-2018 (driver fire-resistant clothing)
  • FIA 8855-1999 (competition seats)
  • FIA 8865-2015 (on-board extinguishing systems)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Difference between conserving and competing
  2. 1.2Risks specific to historic vehicles
  3. 1.3Applicable safety regulations
  4. 1.4Balancing authenticity and protection
  5. 1.5Requirements by discipline and by period
  6. 1.6Technical passport and its content
  7. 1.7Responsibility of the team and the driver
  8. 1.8Prior technical checks
  9. 1.9Safety documentation
  10. 1.10Workshop: safety audit of a vehicle
  1. 2.1Roll cages approved for historic vehicles
  2. 2.2Installation without damaging the original structure
  3. 2.3Materials and certification of the roll cage
  4. 2.4Reinforcement of mountings
  5. 2.5Padding and protection of hard points
  6. 2.6Protection against side intrusion
  7. 2.7Compatibility with the original interior
  8. 2.8Reversibility of the installation
  9. 2.9Periodic inspection of the structure
  10. 2.10Practice: reversible roll cage project
  1. 3.1Approved seats and mountings
  2. 3.2Harnesses: geometry and anchorages
  3. 3.3Expiry dates and their control
  4. 3.4Helmet and neck protection
  5. 3.5Fire-resistant clothing and gloves
  6. 3.6Visibility and mirrors
  7. 3.7Emergency exit and its testing
  8. 3.8Hydration and thermal comfort
  9. 3.9Driver training
  10. 3.10Practice: assembly and verification of the restraint system
  1. 4.1Fire risk in old vehicles
  2. 4.2Manual and automatic extinguishers
  3. 4.3Extinguishing agent and its location
  4. 4.4Master electrical cut-off
  5. 4.5Safety fuel tanks and lines
  6. 4.6Protection of fuel lines
  7. 4.7Wiring harnesses and their protection
  8. 4.8Batteries and their mounting
  9. 4.9Periodic checks of the system
  10. 4.10Practice: installation of a fire extinguishing system
  1. 5.1Brake upgrades permitted
  2. 5.2Tyres and their age
  3. 5.3Steering and play
  4. 5.4Suspension and damping
  5. 5.5Transmissions and protection
  6. 5.6Component failure and its prevention
  7. 5.7Non-destructive testing of critical parts
  8. 5.8Service life and preventive replacement
  9. 5.9Register of critical components
  10. 5.10Practice: inspection plan for critical components
  1. 6.1Accident procedures
  2. 6.2Driver rescue and its rehearsal
  3. 6.3Communication and vehicle tracking
  4. 6.4Safety in the closed park and pits
  5. 6.5Spectator safety
  6. 6.6Team training
  7. 6.7Review after an incident
  8. 6.8Common errors and known accidents
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: safety plan for a historic competition vehicle
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, 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 SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, AiM Race Studio 3, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real technical verification procedures for the roll cage, a driver extraction drill and a review of the extinguishing system. Assessment is continuous per 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-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentorship:lecturers with careers 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, 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.

Accident procedures

Analyse the specific risks of an old vehicle in competition.

Driver rescue and its rehearsal

Evaluate safety structures and cockpit protection according to Annex K.

Communication and vehicle tracking

Select approved seats, harnesses and driver equipment.

Safety in the closed park and pits

Prevent fires through extinguishing systems and electrical protection.

Spectator safety

Review brakes, steering and suspension from the standpoint of active safety.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Historic competition technical commissaireCompetition vehicle preparerTeam safety managerRoll cage technicianTrack engineerEvent safety coordinator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

The course uses SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, AiM Race Studio 3 and advanced Excel. 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 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 higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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