Mining Vehicles Course: Articulated Trucks
Online 300-hour course in mining vehicles: articulated trucks. 6 modules covering ISO 7132 (dumpers: terminology and specifications), ISO 6483 (nominal volume of tipper bodies) and Volvo CareTrack. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the field of use of the articulated truck compared with the rigid truck.
Carry out pre-operational checks and machine preparation.
Optimise loading, haulage and tipping operations.
Calculate productivity according to haul road, cycle and payload.
Assess rollover risks and prevention measures.
Plan maintenance of the articulation and transmission.
Prepare a cost study per cubic metre transported.
Who it's for
- Production manager in earthmoving who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Articulated Trucks.
- Dumper fleet manager who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Articulated Trucks.
- Mining and quarry engineer who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Articulated Trucks.
- Maintenance technician for articulated machinery who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Articulated Trucks.
- Site supervisor in infrastructure works who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Articulated Trucks.
- Machinery cost analyst who wants to specialise in Mining Vehicles: Articulated Trucks.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter public works.
What you'll work with
- ISO 7132 (dumpers: terminology and specifications)
- ISO 6483 (nominal volume of tipper bodies)
- ISO 20474-6 (safety requirements for dumpers)
- ISO 3471 (ROPS structures)
- ISO 5010 (steering systems for wheeled machines)
- ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration exposure)
- Directive 92/104/EEC (open-cast extractive industries)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Articulated truck versus rigid truck1.2Soft, uneven and sloping terrain1.3Drive configurations and locking differentials1.4Articulated chassis and body oscillation1.5Payload capacity and body volume1.6Body types and tipping system1.7Transmission, retarder and brakes1.8Tyres and pressures by terrain1.9Dimensions, turning radii and access1.10Workshop: comparison of articulated and rigid trucks for a working face
2.1Pre-shift inspection2.2Levels, leaks and filters2.3Tyre condition, pressures and wheel nuts2.4Checking brakes, retarder and steering2.5Articulation, pivot and locks2.6Tipping system and safety devices2.7Visibility, cameras and person detection2.8Preparation of the haul road and loading point2.9Communication with the shovel and the tip2.10Practical: pre-operational checklist
3.1Positioning at loading and waiting times3.2Payload, overloading and load distribution in the body3.3Sticky material and adhesion in the body3.4Loaded driving on uneven haul roads3.5Driving on gradients: uphill and downhill3.6Use of the retarder and brake management3.7Fording and water crossings3.8Discharge at the tip and at the hopper: procedure3.9Reversing and manoeuvres with a banksman3.10Practical: complete haulage cycle
4.1Haul road design and maintenance4.2Rolling resistance and its effect on fuel consumption4.3Gradients, curves and crossing zones4.4Cycle time calculation and number of trucks4.5Queues at the shovel and at the discharge point4.6Output per hour and per shift4.7Fuel consumption and efficient driving4.8Effect of rain and mud on performance4.9Haulage equipment indicators4.10Practical: cycle time calculation and required fleet
5.1Main risks: rollover, run-over and collision5.2Internal traffic rules and priorities5.3Blind spots and light vehicles5.4Work at the tip and at the edge of a slope5.5Safe tipping and risk of lateral rollover5.6Night driving and driving in dust5.7Vehicle fire and immediate response5.8Parking, wheel chocks and locking5.9Incident investigation5.10Practical: workstation risk assessment
6.1First-level maintenance by the operator6.2Tyre management and its cost6.3Scheduled maintenance and oil analysis6.4Early detection of fault symptoms6.5Cost per tonne transported6.6Cost of downtime6.7Telemetry and operating data6.8Operator training and certification6.9Common errors of the novice operator6.10Final project: operating plan for a fleet of articulated trucks
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training 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 intake, which makes 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 Volvo CareTrack, RPMGlobal TALPAC, Cat Fleet Production and Cost Analysis, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring cycle times on site, study of haul roads with gradients and soft terrain, and control of payload and overloading. Assessment is continuous 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.
Identify the field of use of the articulated truck compared with the rigid truck.
Carry out pre-operational checks and machine preparation.
Optimise loading, haulage and tipping operations.
Calculate productivity according to haul road, cycle and payload.
Assess rollover risks and prevention measures.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 work with Volvo CareTrack, RPMGlobal TALPAC, Cat Fleet Production and Cost Analysis, 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 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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