Course in Tempered and Laminated Glass for Classic Cars
Online 300-hour course in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars. 6 modules with UN Regulation No. 43 (safety glazing), ISO 3537 (safety glass: mechanical tests) and AutoCAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the types of tempered and laminated glass used in classic cars.
Diagnose defects such as delamination, scratching and edge debonding.
Decide whether to keep, repair or replace each piece of glass according to technical and heritage criteria.
Specify templates and requirements for commissioning replica glass.
Restore rubbers, frames and seals to ensure watertightness.
Adjust and repair manual and electric window mechanisms.
Verify compliance with safety requirements and glazing marking.
Who it's for
- Glazing technician for classic vehicles who wishes to specialise in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars.
- Restorer of historic bodywork who wishes to specialise in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars.
- Specialist in period rubbers and beadings who wishes to specialise in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars.
- Restoration workshop technician who wishes to specialise in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars.
- Manager of replica parts orders who wishes to specialise in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars.
- Inspector of historic vehicles who wishes to specialise in tempered and laminated glass for classic cars.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter classic vehicle restoration.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 43 (safety glazing)
- ISO 3537 (safety glass: mechanical tests)
- ISO 3538 (safety glass: optical properties)
- ANSI Z26.1 (safety glazing in vehicles)
- FMVSS 205 (glazing materials)
- Royal Decree 892/2013 (Historic Vehicles Regulation)
- ISO 1431-1 (ozone resistance of rubber)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Flat, tempered and laminated glass1.2Historical evolution of glazing1.3Glass marking and how to read it1.4Manufacturers and identification codes1.5Original and replica glass1.6Regulations applicable to glazing1.7Technical inspection requirements1.8Value of marked original glass1.9Fragility and handling1.10Workshop: identifying a vehicle's glazing
2.1Scratches, wear and delamination2.2Laminate haze and yellowing2.3Impacts and cracks2.4Bubbles and interlayer detachment2.5Optical distortion2.6Criteria for keeping or replacing2.7Impact repair: real scope2.8Scratch polishing and its limits2.9Glazing condition report2.10Practice: diagnosing a set of glass panes
3.1Template from the original glass3.2Curvature survey3.3Ordering made-to-measure flat glass3.4Curved glass: manufacturers and lead times3.5Screen printing and reproduced bands3.6Made-to-measure laminated glass3.7Tinting and its legality3.8Quality control on receipt3.9Realistic costs and lead times3.10Practice: template and specification for a piece of glass
4.1Rubber profiles and their reproduction4.2Windscreen and window seals4.3Fitting cord and its technique4.4Frames, channels and corrosion4.5Compatible sealants4.6Leaks and how to locate them4.7Removing without breaking the glass4.8Fitting with the right tools4.9Watertightness verification4.10Practice: fitting a windscreen with a rubber seal
5.1Manual window regulators and their repair5.2Early electric window regulators5.3Guides, felts and sliding5.4Adjusting the window in the frame5.5Noise and glass vibration5.6Quarter lights5.7Opening glass sunroofs5.8Lubricating mechanisms5.9Functional testing5.10Practice: repairing a window mechanism
6.1Risk of non-laminated glass in the windscreen6.2Balancing authenticity and safety6.3Approval of replacement glass6.4Documenting the change6.5Insurance and glazing cover6.6Keeping removed original glass6.7Handling and transporting glass6.8Common errors and avoidable breakages6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: glazing project for a classic car
How you'll learn
Fully 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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, CorelDRAW, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures for diagnosing delamination and glass defects, water tightness tests and verification of window regulator operation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the types of tempered and laminated glass used in classic cars.
Diagnose defects such as delamination, scratching and edge debonding.
Decide whether to keep, repair or replace each piece of glass according to technical and heritage criteria.
Specify templates and requirements for commissioning replica glass.
Restore rubbers, frames and seals to ensure watertightness.
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 reading.
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 is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, CorelDRAW and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognition policy when you enrol.
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