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Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning

800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning. 8 modules covering EN 15757 (temperature and humidity conditions for cultural property), EN 16893 (buildings for heritage storage) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the deterioration mechanisms during periods of inactivity.

02

Prepare a vehicle for prolonged storage.

03

Control the storage environment and its environmental parameters.

04

Apply periodic conservation routines.

05

Inspect the vehicle before recommissioning.

06

Carry out a controlled and safe recommissioning.

07

Restore fuel, brake and cooling systems after inactivity.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Collection vehicle conservation technician who wishes to specialise in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning.
  • Classic vehicle mechanic who wishes to specialise in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning.
  • Collection storage manager who wishes to specialise in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning.
  • Mechanical restorer who wishes to specialise in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning.
  • Preventive maintenance technician who wishes to specialise in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning.
  • Automotive museum conservator who wishes to specialise in Conservation of Long-Term Storage and Recommissioning.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter museums and collections.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 15757 (temperature and humidity conditions for cultural property)
  • EN 16893 (buildings for heritage storage)
  • EN 16095 (condition recording of movable cultural property)
  • FIVA Technical Code
  • SAE J300 (engine oil viscosity classification)
  • ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness code)
  • EN 228 (petrol specifications)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Deterioration mechanisms in parked vehicles
  2. 1.2Fuel and ethanol degradation
  3. 1.3Oil oxidation and ageing
  4. 1.4Internal engine corrosion
  5. 1.5Drying of gaskets and seals
  6. 1.6Deformation and crystallisation of tyres
  7. 1.7Battery discharge and sulphation
  8. 1.8Seizure of brakes and clutches
  9. 1.9Pests and rodents
  10. 1.10Case study: diagnosis of a vehicle parked for ten years
  1. 2.1Storage planning
  2. 2.2Fuel stabilisers
  3. 2.3Preservation oils
  4. 2.4Cylinder fogging
  5. 2.5Protection of cooling systems
  6. 2.6Tyres and supports
  7. 2.7Batteries and maintainers
  8. 2.8Sealing of openings
  9. 2.9Cleaning and protection of surfaces
  10. 2.10Practical: winterisation protocol
  1. 3.1Relative humidity control
  2. 3.2Temperature and stability
  3. 3.3Dehumidifiers and protective bubbles
  4. 3.4Ventilation and air quality
  5. 3.5Lighting and UV radiation
  6. 3.6Breathable covers
  7. 3.7Floors and condensation
  8. 3.8Safety and fire protection
  9. 3.9Monitoring with sensors
  10. 3.10Laboratory: humidity recording and analysis
  1. 4.1Museum conservation of vehicles
  2. 4.2Periodic maintenance routines
  3. 4.3Movement of components
  4. 4.4Tyre rotation
  5. 4.5Fluid control
  6. 4.6Corrosion inspection
  7. 4.7Intervention records
  8. 4.8Interior conservation
  9. 4.9Documentation conservation
  10. 4.10Workshop: annual conservation plan
  1. 5.1General visual inspection
  2. 5.2Fuel system inspection
  3. 5.3Oil and sump condition
  4. 5.4Compression and leak testing
  5. 5.5Ignition system
  6. 5.6Cooling and hoses
  7. 5.7Brakes and brake fluid
  8. 5.8Tyres and date of manufacture
  9. 5.9Electrical system
  10. 5.10Practical: pre-start checklist
  1. 6.1Priming oil without starting
  2. 6.2Manual engine turning
  3. 6.3Cleaning the fuel system
  4. 6.4Review of carburettors and injection
  5. 6.5First start and monitoring
  6. 6.6Temperature and pressure monitoring
  7. 6.7Detection of abnormal noises
  8. 6.8Running-in after recommissioning
  9. 6.9Risks and common errors
  10. 6.10Case study: recommissioning an engine after 20 years
  1. 7.1Brake circuit restoration
  2. 7.2Seized clutches
  3. 7.3Rusted tanks
  4. 7.4Fuel pumps
  5. 7.5Cooling systems
  6. 7.6Electrical systems and contacts
  7. 7.7Suspension and dampers
  8. 7.8Climate control
  9. 7.9Road test
  10. 7.10Workshop: restoration of a brake circuit
  1. 8.1Vehicle diagnosis
  2. 8.2Storage plan
  3. 8.3Conservation plan
  4. 8.4Pre-inspection
  5. 8.5Recommissioning plan
  6. 8.6System restoration
  7. 8.7Final tests
  8. 8.8Documentation
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online 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 enrolment period, 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 Advanced Excel, Hioki/Testo Saveris (environmental logging), Fusion 360, Power BI, in free, academic or trial versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for temperature and humidity logging in warehouses, endoscopic inspection of cylinders and controlled recommissioning on a test bench. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented 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, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Vehicle diagnosis

Explain the deterioration mechanisms during periods of inactivity.

Storage plan

Prepare a vehicle for prolonged storage.

Conservation plan

Control the storage environment and its environmental parameters.

Pre-inspection

Apply periodic conservation routines.

Recommissioning plan

Inspect the vehicle before recommissioning.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Collection vehicle conservation technicianClassic vehicle mechanicCollection storage managerMechanical restorerPreventive maintenance technicianAutomotive museum conservator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish-language proficiency to follow technical standards reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Advanced Excel, Hioki/Testo Saveris (environmental logging), Fusion 360 and Power BI. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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