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Instrument Cluster Restoration Course

Online 300-hour course in instrument cluster restoration. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 39 (speedometers), UNECE Regulation No. 121 (controls, tell-tales and indicators) and Adobe Illustrator (dial reproduction). Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the instrument cluster as a mechanical and electrical assembly.

02

Restore housings, bezels and dials without losing authenticity.

03

Diagnose and repair electrical instruments and their senders.

04

Recover the lighting, tell-tales and controls of the cluster.

05

Calibrate speedometers and other measuring instruments.

06

Assemble and wire the unit safely.

07

Document the intervention and the mileage using transparent criteria.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Automotive instrumentation restorer who wants to specialise in Instrument Cluster Restoration.
  • Instrument calibration technician who wants to specialise in Instrument Cluster Restoration.
  • Classic car electrician who wants to specialise in Instrument Cluster Restoration.
  • Classic vehicle restorer who wants to specialise in Instrument Cluster Restoration.
  • Graphic reproduction technician for dials who wants to specialise in Instrument Cluster Restoration.
  • Component authenticity specialist who wants to specialise in Instrument Cluster Restoration.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter instrumentation workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 39 (speedometers)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 121 (controls, tell-tales and indicators)
  • ISO 2575 (symbols for controls and indicators)
  • ISO 6722-1 (cables for road vehicles)
  • ISO 16750-2 (electrical loads)
  • FIVA Turin Charter
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Function and architecture of the cluster
  2. 1.2Materials: metal, plastic and bakelite
  3. 1.3Cluster types by period
  4. 1.4Identifying the original cluster
  5. 1.5Instruments, tell-tales and lighting
  6. 1.6Documentation and wiring diagrams
  7. 1.7Tools and workstation
  8. 1.8Fragility of parts and precautions
  9. 1.9Photography and prior recording
  10. 1.10Workshop: documented strip-down of a cluster
  1. 2.1Repairing metal housings
  2. 2.2Cracked plastics and their repair
  3. 2.3Bakelite and its restoration
  4. 2.4Chrome and anodised finishes on the cluster
  5. 2.5Dials and their cleaning
  6. 2.6Dial reproduction and screen printing
  7. 2.7Needles and their repainting
  8. 2.8Glass: polishing or replacement
  9. 2.9Gaskets and instrument sealing
  10. 2.10Practical: restoration of a dial and its needle
  1. 3.1Fuel and temperature gauges
  2. 3.2Oil pressure gauges
  3. 3.3Ammeters and voltmeters
  4. 3.4Senders and resistors
  5. 3.5Repairing coils and bimetal strips
  6. 3.6Calibration with reference resistors
  7. 3.7Bench testing
  8. 3.8Compatibility with modern senders
  9. 3.9Earths and cluster connections
  10. 3.10Practical: calibration of a gauge
  1. 4.1Bulb holders and their reconstruction
  2. 4.2Correct bulbs by voltage
  3. 4.3Diffusers and colour filters
  4. 4.4Dimmer rheostat
  5. 4.5LED lighting: criteria
  6. 4.6Tell-tales and their circuit
  7. 4.7Switches integrated into the cluster
  8. 4.8Reproduction of symbols and labels
  9. 4.9Verification of the illuminated assembly
  10. 4.10Practical: reconstruction of the lighting circuit
  1. 5.1Cluster harness and its reproduction
  2. 5.2Connectors and their cleaning
  3. 5.3Routing and securing
  4. 5.4Checks before final fitting
  5. 5.5Fitting to the dashboard without damage
  6. 5.6Adjusting clearances and position
  7. 5.7Anti-vibration of the assembly
  8. 5.8Complete functional check
  9. 5.9Documentation of the final wiring diagram
  10. 5.10Practical: assembly and testing of a cluster
  1. 6.1Judgement between appearance and function
  2. 6.2Hidden modern instruments: limits
  3. 6.3Preservation of removed original parts
  4. 6.4Traceability of the work carried out
  5. 6.5Customer service and quotations
  6. 6.6Warranty for the restored instrument
  7. 6.7Subsequent maintenance
  8. 6.8Common mistakes and ruined parts
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: documented restoration of an instrument cluster
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to fit the course around work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Adobe Illustrator (dial reproduction), KiCad (wiring diagrams), PicoScope (diagnostics), Fusion 360 (housings and brackets), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real calibration procedures for speedometers and odometers, tests of temperature and level senders, and restoration of dials and needles. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with ciber-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.

Judgement between appearance and function

Analyse the instrument cluster as a mechanical and electrical assembly.

Hidden modern instruments: limits

Restore housings, bezels and dials without losing authenticity.

Preservation of removed original parts

Diagnose and repair electrical instruments and their senders.

Traceability of the work carried out

Recover the lighting, tell-tales and controls of the cluster.

Customer service and quotations

Calibrate speedometers and other measuring instruments.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Automotive instrumentation restorerInstrument calibration technicianClassic car electricianClassic vehicle restorerGraphic reproduction technician for dialsComponent authenticity specialist
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That works out at between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, which is compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Adobe Illustrator (dial reproduction), KiCad (wiring diagrams), PicoScope (diagnostics) and Fusion 360 (housings and brackets). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM diploma on 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 count towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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