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Course in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles

Online 300-hour course in caterpillar track maintenance for military vehicles. 6 modules covering EN 13306 (maintenance terminology), EN 15341 (maintenance key performance indicators) and SAP PM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the components of the caterpillar undercarriage and their function.

02

Measure and record the wear of chains, rollers and drive sprockets.

03

Apply correct tensioning and adjustment procedures.

04

Plan cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance routines.

05

Relate operating conditions to the rate of wear.

06

Apply safety and quality criteria in workshop work.

07

Manage costs and the lifecycle of the undercarriage across a fleet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Maintenance technician for tracked vehicles wishing to specialise in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles.
  • Logistics support engineer wishing to specialise in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles.
  • Heavy vehicle workshop manager wishing to specialise in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles.
  • Reliability engineer wishing to specialise in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles.
  • Fleet lifecycle manager wishing to specialise in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles.
  • Maintenance quality inspector wishing to specialise in Caterpillar Track Maintenance for Military Vehicles.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the defence sector (maintenance and support).
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 13306 (maintenance terminology)
  • EN 15341 (maintenance key performance indicators)
  • ISO 55001 (asset management)
  • SAE JA1011 (reliability-centred maintenance criteria)
  • AQAP-2110 (NATO quality requirements)
  • ISO 14224 (reliability and maintenance data)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Components: track chain, shoes, rollers and wheels
  2. 1.2Dry-pin and lubricated-pin chains
  3. 1.3Metal and pad-equipped shoes
  4. 1.4Idlers and tensioning mechanisms
  5. 1.5Drive sprocket, guide wheel and support rollers
  6. 1.6Load distribution over the ground
  7. 1.7Ground contact pressure and mobility
  8. 1.8Differences between construction and military platforms
  9. 1.9Terminology and nomenclature
  10. 1.10Workshop: identification of components and condition
  1. 2.1Wear mechanisms of the undercarriage
  2. 2.2Chain elongation and effective pitch
  3. 2.3Drive sprocket tooth wear
  4. 2.4Roller and track surface wear
  5. 2.5Shoe and grouser wear
  6. 2.6Measuring tools and gauges
  7. 2.7Wear percentage criteria
  8. 2.8Historical records and replacement forecasting
  9. 2.9Planning component renewal
  10. 2.10Practical: complete measurement of an undercarriage
  1. 3.1The importance of correct tensioning
  2. 3.2Over-tensioning and its consequences
  3. 3.3Under-tensioning and the risk of derailment
  4. 3.4Sag measurement procedure
  5. 3.5Adjustment with grease and with spring
  6. 3.6Checks after operating in mud
  7. 3.7Track alignment and verification
  8. 3.8Effect of terrain on adjustment
  9. 3.9Recording adjustments carried out
  10. 3.10Practical: adjusting the tension of a chain
  1. 4.1Cleaning the undercarriage after work in mud and snow
  2. 4.2Risk of freezing and its prevention
  3. 4.3Greasing rollers and guide wheels
  4. 4.4Inspecting rollers for leaks
  5. 4.5Replacing shoes and pads
  6. 4.6Torque values and fastening elements
  7. 4.7Field repair of chains
  8. 4.8Required tools and lifting equipment
  9. 4.9Safety during the intervention
  10. 4.10Practical: shoe replacement procedure
  1. 5.1Driving practices that shorten undercarriage life
  2. 5.2Sharp turns and pivot turning
  3. 5.3Working on slopes and asymmetric wear
  4. 5.4Travel speed and its effect
  5. 5.5Abrasive and rocky terrain
  6. 5.6Travel on hard surfaces and asphalt
  7. 5.7Transporting the vehicle on a low-loader
  8. 5.8Driver training
  9. 5.9Indicators of good use
  10. 5.10Practical: training plan and good practices
  1. 6.1Undercarriage cost per hour
  2. 6.2Comparison between chain types
  3. 6.3Component stock management
  4. 6.4Rebuilding and reuse of components
  5. 6.5Planning the replacement shutdown
  6. 6.6Indicators of life achieved
  7. 6.7Documentation and traceability
  8. 6.8Common maintenance errors
  9. 6.9Transport and storage of chains
  10. 6.10Final project: undercarriage management plan for a fleet
Methodology, software & labs

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 enrolment period, 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 SAP PM, IBM Maximo, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring the wear of links, rollers and drive sprockets, verifying chain tension, and analysing maintenance histories. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as its core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Undercarriage cost per hour

Describe the components of the caterpillar undercarriage and their function.

Comparison between chain types

Measure and record the wear of chains, rollers and drive sprockets.

Component stock management

Apply correct tensioning and adjustment procedures.

Rebuilding and reuse of components

Plan cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance routines.

Planning the replacement shutdown

Relate operating conditions to the rate of wear.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Maintenance technician for tracked vehiclesLogistics support engineerHeavy vehicle workshop managerReliability engineerFleet lifecycle managerMaintenance quality inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 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 SAP PM, IBM Maximo, advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM on 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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