Classic and historic car restoration
Two-year post-diploma technical specialization course
MODENA
Operazione delle Fondazioni ITS ACADEMY A.F. 2025/2027 approvata con Determinazione Dirigenziale n. 17626 del 18/09/2025 in risposta alla DGR N. 1137/2025 Approvazione dei percorsi biennali validabili presentati dalle fondazioni ITS Academy da avviare nell’a.f. 2025/2026. PR FSE+ 2021/2027. I Provvedimento
Rif PA 2025-25207/RER
Are classic and historic cars your dream?
Bring four-wheeled legends back to life. Become a Higher Technician in Historic Vehicle Restoration and Special Vehicle Production and learn how to restore mechanical components, bodywork and interiors.
This new post-diploma technical course trains you in restoration, customization and digital technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning. In the heart of the Motor Valley, with its craft businesses and specialized workshops, you will develop rare and highly demanded skills through extensive in-company internships.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
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| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
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| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
Professional profile
The Higher Technician in Historic Vehicle Restoration and Special Vehicle Production, with an overall view of the vehicle and its different components, has all the skills needed to work both on mechanical systems and on internal and external surfaces. They carry out enhancement, refurbishment and restoration of historic vehicles, as well as the production of special or handcrafted vehicles and the customization of mass-produced vehicles, in line with good engineering practice and sector regulations.
Their skills include in-depth knowledge of all vehicle systems, spare parts and renewal and replacement techniques, including digital acquisition (3D scanning), 3D printing with traditional and innovative materials, and rapid prototyping using CAD tools. They are able to use diagnostic equipment, including digital systems dedicated to sustainability and emissions control, and they know sector regulations concerning certifications and type approvals.
The course also supports the development of skills that help companies activate and consolidate green transition processes, promoting technologies and equipment that reduce raw material, material and energy consumption and cut emissions, in line with a more sustainable economic development model.
Sectors of employment:
- Historic car restoration
- Customization in specialized companies
- Mechanical design, development and refurbishment
- Diagnosis and redesign of materials with a green approach to environmental impact
Career opportunities
The Higher Technician in Historic Vehicle Restoration and Special Vehicle Production builds on the skills and techniques acquired in vehicle diagnostics and systems knowledge, and is able to manage even complex activities of refurbishment, restoration, customization and the production of special or handcrafted vehicles and one-off pieces.
Course program
Team work module
Throughout the course, specific modules are dedicated to transversal skills such as teamwork, organizational communication in companies and the basics of leadership. These skills are essential to effectively apply technical knowledge in real working environments.
Hands-on learning
1
Learning by doing
The course alternates classroom theory with in-company activities through labs, project work, business simulations, meetings with entrepreneurs and company visits.
2
Alignment courses
The course includes initial alignment modules in Mechanics, Electrotechnics/Electronics and English, designed to take into account the entry level of all admitted participants.
3
In-company internships
More than 40% of the total hours of post-diploma courses is dedicated to educational internships carried out in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, motor and automation sectors in Emilia-Romagna.
Educational internships in partner companies
Over 40% of the total course hours are dedicated to educational internships carried out in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive and automation sectors of Emilia-Romagna.
Why choose ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER training allows you to acquire the tools, knowledge, and technical skills most in demand on the job market, giving you access from the very beginning to excellent corporate positions.
Alessandro Renzanigo
Production Office Assistant at Vici&C and former ITS MAKER Academy student
Why choose an ITS MAKER Academy course?
ITS MAKER Academy’s training programs are designed together with companies to meet real labor market needs. This highly specialized education allows you to quickly access stable, well-paid positions in top industries.
