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FIA Appendix K Regulations for Historic Vehicles Course

Online 300-hour course in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles. 6 modules covering FIA Código Deportivo Internacional, FIA Appendix K (historic competition vehicles) and advanced Excel (compliance control). Dedicated 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

Interpret the structure and scope of the FIA Appendix K.

02

Prepare the vehicle documentation needed to obtain the technical passport.

03

Determine the technical specification permitted by period and class.

04

Apply the safety requirements set by the regulations.

05

Understand the procedure for inspections, protests and penalties.

06

Organise compliance management throughout the season.

07

Prepare a complete compliance file for a historic vehicle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Historic competition technical official looking to specialise in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles.
  • Technical passport manager looking to specialise in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles.
  • Historic competition vehicle preparer looking to specialise in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles.
  • Team technical manager looking to specialise in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles.
  • Sporting regulations adviser looking to specialise in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles.
  • Sporting regulatory compliance manager looking to specialise in FIA Appendix K regulations for historic vehicles.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter historic motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA International Sports Code
  • FIA Appendix K (Historic Competition Vehicles)
  • FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP)
  • FIA Appendix J (Technical Regulations)
  • FIA Standard 8853-2016 (Security Harnesses)
  • FIA standard 8855-1999 (competition seats)
  • FIA Standard 8856-2018 (fireproof clothing)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Structure of the appendix and its purpose
  2. 1.2The concept of period authenticity
  3. 1.3Periods and their definition
  4. 1.4Categories and groups
  5. 1.5Relationship with the regulations of the period
  6. 1.6Annual updates to the text
  7. 1.7Where to consult the current text
  8. 1.8The role of national federations
  9. 1.9Essential terminology
  10. 1.10Workshop: locating the articles applicable to a vehicle
  1. 2.1Historic technical passport and how to obtain it
  2. 2.2Period homologation form
  3. 2.3Vehicle identity form
  4. 2.4Required photographs
  5. 2.5Verification by the inspector
  6. 2.6Renewal and updating of the passport
  7. 2.7Vehicles without period homologation
  8. 2.8Appeals against a refusal
  9. 2.9The team's document archive
  10. 2.10Practice: passport application file
  1. 3.1Engine: preparation limits by period
  2. 3.2Fuel supply and ignition
  3. 3.3Transmission and gear ratios
  4. 3.4Suspension and damping
  5. 3.5Brakes and tyres
  6. 3.6Bodywork and aerodynamics
  7. 3.7Minimum weight and ballast
  8. 3.8Permitted and prohibited materials
  9. 3.9Replica parts and their acceptance
  10. 3.10Practice: checking a vehicle's specification
  1. 4.1Safety structures and their options
  2. 4.2Seats, harnesses and expiry dates
  3. 4.3Fire extinguishing and power cut-off
  4. 4.4Fuel tanks and lines
  5. 4.5Driver equipment
  6. 4.6Exceptions for very old vehicles
  7. 4.7Compatibility with authenticity
  8. 4.8Inspection of safety components
  9. 4.9Frequent updates to this section
  10. 4.10Practice: regulatory safety audit
  1. 5.1Pre-event and final inspections
  2. 5.2The role of technical officials
  3. 5.3Technical protests and their procedure
  4. 5.4Seals and parts control
  5. 5.5Common penalties and their grading
  6. 5.6Known exclusions and their causes
  7. 5.7The team's documentary defence
  8. 5.8Relations with the officials
  9. 5.9Appeals
  10. 5.10Practice: simulation of a technical inspection
  1. 6.1The team's technical manager
  2. 6.2Control of vehicle changes
  3. 6.3Component records and expiry dates
  4. 6.4Preparation for each event
  5. 6.5Team training in the regulations
  6. 6.6Internal pre-audit
  7. 6.7Monitoring updates to the text
  8. 6.8Common errors of interpretation
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: regulatory compliance file for a vehicle
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an 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 Advanced Excel (compliance control), Adobe Acrobat (HTP files), Notion (document management), in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real procedures for preparing technical passport files, pre-event technical inspections and documentary compliance audits. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a 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 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:safety-by-design approach, ciber-OT, 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.

Team technical manager

Interpret the structure and scope of the FIA Appendix K.

Control of vehicle changes

Prepare the vehicle documentation needed to obtain the technical passport.

Component records and expiry dates

Determine the technical specification permitted by period and class.

Preparation for each event

Apply the safety requirements set by the regulations.

Team training in the regulations

Understand the procedure for inspections, protests and penalties.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Historic competition technical officialTechnical passport managerHistoric competition vehicle preparerTeam technical managerSporting regulations adviserSporting regulatory compliance manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 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.

You will work with Advanced Excel (compliance control), Adobe Acrobat (HTP files), Notion (document management). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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