Course in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles
Online 300-hour course in charging systems for Off-Road vehicles. 6 modules covering IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems for electric vehicles), IEC 62196 (charging plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and inlets) and ETAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the charging needs of electric off-road machinery.
Compare AC, DC and battery swapping charging technologies.
Size the electrical charging infrastructure for a fleet.
Plan charging management according to work shifts and tariffs.
Apply electrical safety requirements in charging installations.
Evaluate the investment and operating costs of the infrastructure.
Prepare a charging deployment project for a real site.
Who it's for
- Charging infrastructure engineer looking to specialise in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles.
- Electric fleet manager looking to specialise in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles.
- Electrical installations engineer looking to specialise in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles.
- Charging point installation technician looking to specialise in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles.
- Fleet electrification consultant looking to specialise in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles.
- Energy manager on site looking to specialise in Charging Systems for Off-Road Vehicles.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences looking to enter the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems for electric vehicles)
- IEC 62196 (charging plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and inlets)
- ISO 15118 (vehicle-to-grid communication)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (infrastructure for alternative fuels, AFIR)
- Real Decreto 842/2002 (Low-Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation)
- ITC-BT-52 (installations for charging electric vehicles)
- OCPP 2.0.1 (open charge point protocol)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Differences compared with car charging1.2Usage profile on construction sites, mines and fields1.3Charging windows and work organisation1.4Power required according to cycle and fleet1.5Slow, fast and opportunity charging1.6Battery swapping as an alternative1.7Cable and conductor rail power supply1.8Terminology and applicable standards1.9Stakeholders: operator, manufacturer and distributor1.10Workshop: analysis of a fleet's charging needs
2.1AC and DC charging2.2On-board and off-board chargers2.3Applicable connectors and standards2.4Communication between vehicle and charger2.5Charging curves and temperature limitations2.6Charging efficiency and losses2.7Bidirectional charging and its uses2.8Mobile and trailer-mounted chargers2.9Reliability and protection in harsh environments2.10Practical: selecting a charging solution
3.1Contracted power and network capacity3.2Transformers and switching substations3.3Sizing the installation3.4Protection, earthing and safety3.5Cable routing and distribution on site or in mines3.6Temporary installations and relocations3.7Supporting stationary storage3.8On-site generation and microgrids3.9Infrastructure costs3.10Practical: sizing a charging installation
4.1Shift-based charging schedules4.2Power management and peak limitation4.3Electricity tariffs and cost per charge4.4Priority between machines4.5Remote charging supervision4.6Indicators: energy per machine and per tonne4.7Work planning according to range4.8Contingencies: grid and charger failure4.9Mixed fleets during the transition4.10Practical: fleet charging management plan
5.1Electrical risk in charging installations5.2Connection and disconnection procedures5.3Staff training and authorisation5.4Charging in enclosed spaces and ventilation5.5Protection against water, dust and impact5.6Signage and zone demarcation5.7Response to incidents during charging5.8Inspection and maintenance of the installation5.9Applicable electrical installation regulations5.10Practical: safe charging procedure
6.1Phased deployment plan6.2Total cost and comparison with fuel6.3Return on investment and sensitivity6.4Installation contracting and maintenance6.5Relationship with the machinery manufacturer6.6Common mistakes in charging projects6.7Flexibility for fleet growth6.8Temporary versus fixed installation6.9Trends in machinery charging6.10Final project: charging infrastructure project
How you'll learn
Fully 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, making 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 ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Python (pandas), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for grid capacity studies on sites or in mines, charger interoperability tests, and simulation of fleet charging plans. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the charging needs of electric off-road machinery.
Compare AC, DC and battery swapping charging technologies.
Size the electrical charging infrastructure for a fleet.
Plan charging management according to work shifts and tariffs.
Apply electrical safety requirements in charging installations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Python (pandas) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Please consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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