Motor Grader Operation Course
Online 300-hour course in motor grader operation. 6 modules covering EN 474-8 (motor graders, safety), ISO 7134 (motor graders, terminology) and Trimble Earthworks. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the components, controls and movements of the motor grader.
Carry out pre-operation checks and prepare the work area.
Master blade angles and positions in basic techniques.
Carry out finishing, ditch profiling and road maintenance.
Apply safety standards in operation and on the road.
Use grade control systems to improve accuracy.
Optimise performance and plan preventive maintenance.
Who it's for
- Motor grader operator wishing to specialise in Motor Grader Operation.
- Earthmoving supervisor wishing to specialise in Motor Grader Operation.
- Road maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Motor Grader Operation.
- Site surveyor wishing to specialise in Motor Grader Operation.
- Plant manager wishing to specialise in Motor Grader Operation.
- Operator instructor wishing to specialise in Motor Grader Operation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter civil works.
What you'll work with
- EN 474-8 (motor graders, safety)
- ISO 7134 (motor graders, terminology)
- ISO 3471 (roll-over protective structures ROPS)
- ISO 5006 (operator field of view)
- Real Decreto 1215/1997 (work equipment)
- ISO 7130 (training of earthmoving machine operators)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Role of the motor grader on site and in mines1.2Parts: articulated frame, circle, blade and scarifier1.3Degrees of freedom of the blade1.4Cutting angle, tilt and lateral shift1.5Frame articulation and crab steering1.6Front wheel lean and its effect1.7Transmission, gears and working speeds1.8Controls, instrumentation and ergonomics1.9Attachments: front blade and rear ripper1.10Workshop: identifying controls and movements
2.1Pre-operation inspection and levels2.2Condition of the blade, cutting edges and wear parts2.3Tyre pressures and their effect on finish2.4Setting out and level references2.5Reading drawings and levels2.6Gradient and cross-fall control2.7Materials: granular sub-base, soil and stabilised soil2.8Material moisture and its influence2.9Coordination with water tanker and compactor2.10Practice: preparing a grading work area
3.1Rough grading and finishing3.2Windrow formation and material displacement3.3Mixing and homogenising material3.4Scarifying and breaking up3.5Spreading in layers of constant thickness3.6Cutting V-shaped and trapezoidal ditches3.7Forming slopes with the blade3.8Crowning and drainage gradient3.9Final finish and rut control3.10Practice: laying one layer and cutting one ditch
4.1Maintenance of site and mine haul roads4.2Haul roads: profile, drainage and running surface4.3Grading of formation levels and platforms4.4Work on gradients and curves4.5Snow and mud clearance4.6Base preparation for pavement4.7Work with automatic grade control4.8Satellite and laser guidance systems4.9Team coordination with other machines4.10Practice: maintaining a haul road
5.1Roll-over risks and machine stability5.2Visibility, blind spots and banksmen5.3Public road travel and transport5.4Working near traffic and pedestrians5.5Underground and overhead services5.6Night work and lighting5.7Parking and locking the machine5.8Protective equipment and seatbelt5.9Response to incidents5.10Practice: risk assessment of a worksite
6.1Output per pass and per hour6.2Factors reducing productivity6.3Fuel consumption and efficient driving6.4Cutting edge wear and cost per hour6.5First-level operator maintenance6.6Early fault detection6.7Work records and reports6.8Finish quality and acceptance criteria6.9Common mistakes of the novice operator6.10Final project: planning and executing a formation level
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Trimble Earthworks, Leica iCON, Topcon 3D-MC, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for finishing and profiling work with grade control, road and ditch maintenance, and the daily machine check routine. 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.
Identify the components, controls and movements of the motor grader.
Carry out pre-operation checks and prepare the work area.
Master blade angles and positions in basic techniques.
Carry out finishing, ditch profiling and road maintenance.
Apply safety standards in operation and on the road.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Trimble Earthworks, Leica iCON, Topcon 3D-MC and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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