Safe Machinery Cab Design Course
Online 300-hour course in safe machinery cab design. 6 modules covering ISO 3471 (ROPS in earthmoving machinery), ISO 5006 (operator field of view) and Siemens Tecnomatix Jack. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the cab as a workstation and its safety and comfort requirements.
Size the cab structure for rollover and falling object protection.
Evaluate operator visibility and perception-assistance systems.
Reduce noise, vibration and thermal load inside the cab.
Design the layout of controls and seats according to anthropometric criteria.
Plan validation tests and conformity documentation.
Develop the concept of a safe cab for a specific machine.
Who it's for
- Cab design engineer who wants to specialise in Safe Machinery Cab Design.
- Product ergonomics specialist who wants to specialise in Safe Machinery Cab Design.
- NVH engineer who wants to specialise in Safe Machinery Cab Design.
- Protective structures engineer who wants to specialise in Safe Machinery Cab Design.
- Product validation engineer who wants to specialise in Safe Machinery Cab Design.
- Industrial machinery designer who wants to specialise in Safe Machinery Cab Design.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 3471 (ROPS in earthmoving machinery)
- ISO 5006 (operator field of view)
- ISO 6396 (noise at the operator position)
- ISO 3449 (FOPS)
- ISO 10263 (operator cab environment)
- ISO 6682 (comfort zones and control reach)
- ISO 7096 (seat-transmitted vibration)
- ISO 3411 (physical dimensions of operators)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Cab functions: protection, comfort and control1.2Structural protection requirements1.3Visibility and field-of-view requirements1.4Noise, vibration and climate requirements1.5Access, egress and emergency evacuation1.6Applicable regulations and essential requirements1.7Trade-off between protection, visibility and mass1.8Differences by machine type and environment1.9Operator involvement in the design1.10Workshop: critical analysis of an existing cab
2.1Structural architecture of the cab2.2Protection against rollover and falling objects2.3Grilles, additional guards and their effect on visibility2.4Safety glazing and its mounting2.5Anchoring the cab to the chassis2.6Vibration isolation of the mounting2.7Doors, hinges and latches2.8Emergency exits and their accessibility2.9Integration of fire suppression systems2.10Practice: defining the structural requirements
3.1Methods for evaluating the field of view3.2Pillars, frames and obstructions3.3Mirrors, cameras and perimeter vision systems3.4Blind spots and their quantification3.5Visibility of the work area3.6Work lighting and glare3.7Glass cleaning and windscreen wipers3.8Visibility in dust, rain and at night3.9Verification on a real machine3.10Practice: field-of-view assessment
4.1Noise sources and their control4.2Acoustic insulation of the cab4.3Whole-body vibration and suspended seats4.4Hand-arm vibration at the controls4.5Air conditioning, heating and demisting4.6Air filtration and pressurisation4.7Thermal comfort in extreme environments4.8Measuring noise and vibration at the operator position4.9Regulatory limits and exposure values4.10Practice: measurement plan for a workstation
5.1Workstation dimensions and anthropometry5.2Seat: adjustment, suspension and support5.3Reach and layout of controls5.4Coding, shape and direction of controls5.5Displays, information and cognitive load5.6Emergency controls and their location5.7Automation and its effect on attention5.8Accessibility and workstation adaptation5.9Ergonomic evaluation of the design5.10Practice: ergonomic redesign of a workstation
6.1Verification tests for requirements6.2Simulation as design support6.3Documentation and technical file6.4Marking and declaration of conformity6.5Change management and revalidation6.6Manufacturing: tolerances and quality control6.7Feedback from real use to design6.8Common errors in cab design6.9Trends in machinery cabs6.10Final project: complete specification of a cab
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, 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 Siemens Tecnomatix Jack, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS Mechanical, Simcenter Testlab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring visibility with light sources, noise and vibration testing in the cab, and ergonomic assessment with a digital manikin. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Analyse the cab as a workstation and its safety and comfort requirements.
Size the cab structure for rollover and falling object protection.
Evaluate operator visibility and perception-assistance systems.
Reduce noise, vibration and thermal load inside the cab.
Design the layout of controls and seats according to anthropometric criteria.
Where this takes you
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 regulatory texts.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Siemens Tecnomatix Jack, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS Mechanical and Simcenter Testlab. 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. This 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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