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Master’s in Classic Chassis and Monocoque Structures Engineering — Straightening, Jigs, MIG/TIG/Oxy Welding

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in classic frame and monocoque structures engineering: straightening, jig work and MIG/TIG/oxy welding. 12 modules covering structural design, dimensional diagnosis, jig straightening, MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene and resistance spot welding, section replacement and weld quality, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the design of classic frames and monocoques.

02

Diagnose deformation through dimensional measurement.

03

Straighten structures on the jig.

04

Weld structures with MIG, TIG and oxy-acetylene.

05

Apply resistance spot welding.

06

Replace structural sections with verifiable quality.

07

Protect and document structural repairs.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle structure welders.
  • Jig panel beaters.
  • Frame restorers.
  • Welding quality technicians.
  • Structural bodyshop managers.
  • Competition chassis preparers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into classic car restoration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 5817 (quality levels for imperfections in welds)
  • ISO 9606-1 (qualification testing of welders, steels)
  • ISO 6520-1 (classification of geometric imperfections in welds)
  • ISO 15609-1 (welding procedure specification for arc welding)
  • ISO 14341 (wire electrodes for gas-shielded arc welding)
  • ISO 4063 (nomenclature of welding processes)
  • ISO 3452-1 (penetrant testing)
  • ISO 14373 (resistance spot welding procedure)
  • Car-O-Liner Vision
  • Spanesi Touch
  • Autodesk Fusion
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Loads on the vehicle structure
  2. 1.2Side-member and cross-member frames
  3. 1.3Pressed-steel monocoques
  4. 1.4Spot-welded joints and their distribution
  5. 1.5Load introduction areas
  6. 1.6Suspension mounting points
  7. 1.7Behaviour under impact
  8. 1.8Structural fatigue in frames
  9. 1.9Reading structural drawings
  10. 1.10Case study: loads on a sixties monocoque
  1. 2.1Symptoms of structural deformation
  2. 2.2Measurement with tram gauges
  3. 2.3Diagonals and symmetry
  4. 2.4Manufacturer dimension sheets
  5. 2.5Three-dimensional electronic measurement
  6. 2.6Scanning of structures
  7. 2.7Comparison with references
  8. 2.8Preparing the dimensional report
  9. 2.9Straightening plan
  10. 2.10Workshop: dimensional report for a frame
  1. 3.1Types of jig
  2. 3.2Securing the vehicle
  3. 3.3Pulling towers and chains
  4. 3.4Planning the pulls
  5. 3.5Controlled pulling and stress relief
  6. 3.6Measurement during pulling
  7. 3.7Straightening of chassis rails
  8. 3.8Straightening of suspension turrets
  9. 3.9Final verification of the assembly
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: straightening a front end on the jig
  1. 4.1Principles of MIG/MAG welding
  2. 4.2Shielding gases
  3. 4.3Wires and their classification
  4. 4.4Parameters for structural sheet metal
  5. 4.5Plug welding
  6. 4.6Butt welding with backing
  7. 4.7Distortion control
  8. 4.8Welding defects
  9. 4.9Visual inspection of defects
  10. 4.10Lab: MIG plug and butt weld test pieces
  1. 5.1Principles of TIG welding
  2. 5.2Tungsten electrodes
  3. 5.3TIG welding of steel
  4. 5.4TIG welding of aluminium
  5. 5.5Welding of frame tubes
  6. 5.6Joint preparation
  7. 5.7Quality and penetration
  8. 5.8Defects and their prevention
  9. 5.9Welder qualification
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: TIG joint on frame tubes
  1. 6.1Oxy-acetylene equipment and its safety
  2. 6.2Flames and their adjustment
  3. 6.3Welding of thin sheet
  4. 6.4Welding of period frames
  5. 6.5Brass brazing
  6. 6.6Heating for straightening
  7. 6.7Safety with gases
  8. 6.8Comparison with MIG and TIG
  9. 6.9Originality criteria
  10. 6.10Case study: repair of a pre-war frame
  1. 7.1Principles of resistance welding
  2. 7.2Inverter welding equipment
  3. 7.3Parameters by thickness
  4. 7.4Clamps and electrodes
  5. 7.5Peel tests
  6. 7.6Reproducing factory patterns
  7. 7.7Welding of high-strength steels
  8. 7.8Quality control
  9. 7.9Limitations in restoration
  10. 7.10Workshop: destructive testing of spot welds
  1. 8.1Planning the cuts
  2. 8.2Permitted sectioning areas
  3. 8.3Reproduction panels and their quality
  4. 8.4Fitting new panels
  5. 8.5Lap and butt joints
  6. 8.6Internal section reinforcements
  7. 8.7Joint sealing
  8. 8.8Cavity protection
  9. 8.9Dimensional verification on the jig
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: replacing a front chassis rail
  1. 9.1Imperfections according to ISO 6520-1
  2. 9.2ISO 5817 quality levels
  3. 9.3Visual inspection of welds
  4. 9.4Liquid penetrant inspection
  5. 9.5Magnetic particle inspection
  6. 9.6Destructive testing of test pieces
  7. 9.7WPS welding procedures
  8. 9.8Welder qualification
  9. 9.9Quality records
  10. 9.10Lab: liquid penetrant inspection
  1. 10.1Removal of welding residues
  2. 10.2Treatment of heat-affected zones
  3. 10.3Weldable zinc primers
  4. 10.4Seam sealers
  5. 10.5Underbody protection
  6. 10.6Cavity waxes
  7. 10.7Cavity drainage
  8. 10.8Final inspection and release
  9. 10.9Documentation of protection
  10. 10.10Case study: protection after floor replacement
  1. 11.1Welding safety
  2. 11.2Fumes and local exhaust ventilation
  3. 11.3Personal protective equipment
  4. 11.4Fire prevention in bodywork
  5. 11.5Modifications and legality
  6. 11.6Subsequent roadworthiness testing
  7. 11.7Repair certificates
  8. 11.8Photographic documentation of the repair
  9. 11.9The technician's professional liability
  10. 11.10Workshop: structural repair dossier
  1. 12.1Selection of the structure
  2. 12.2Dimensional and corrosion diagnosis
  3. 12.3Straightening plan
  4. 12.4Welding plan and procedures
  5. 12.5Execution of the repair
  6. 12.6Quality control
  7. 12.7Protection and documentation
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future lines of work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine your studies with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Car-O-Liner Vision, Spanesi Touch, Autodesk Fusion and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Procedures are studied on real cases of jig straightening of structures, liquid penetrant inspection of welds and spot weld peel tests. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 5817, ISO 9606-1, ISO 6520-1, ISO 15609-1, ISO 14341, ISO 4063, ISO 3452-1, ISO 14373.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 5817, ISO 9606-1 and ISO 6520-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Car-O-Liner Vision, Spanesi Touch, Autodesk Fusion and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The documented structural repair of a classic frame or monocoque, from dimensional diagnosis to welding, quality control and protection, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Structural diagnosis
Select the structure and carry out its dimensional and corrosion diagnosis.
Straightening plan
Plan the jig set-up, pulls and measurement sequence.
Welding procedures
Define the welding plan and procedures for each joint.
Execution and quality control
Carry out the repair, inspect the welds and apply protection.
Master's Thesis
Bring the project together in the thesis report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle structure welderJig panel beaterFrame restorerWelding quality technicianStructural bodyshop managerCompetition chassis preparer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Car-O-Liner Vision, Spanesi Touch, Autodesk Fusion and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent demonstrable professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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