Course in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders
Online 300-hour course in construction vehicles: front-end loaders. 6 modules covering ISO 14397-1 (loaders: nominal operating load), ISO 7546 (nominal bucket capacity of loaders) and Cat VisionLink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Classify front-end loaders by size, kinematics and application.
Determine the nominal load and bucket capacity in accordance with ISO standards.
Calculate productivity in loading cycles on trucks.
Describe transmission, hydraulic and electronic control systems.
Plan maintenance with particular attention to OTR tyres.
Evaluate ownership and operating costs for fleet decisions.
Apply safety and visibility requirements in the final project.
Who it's for
- Fleet manager for loaders who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders.
- Aggregates plant manager who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders.
- Construction machinery engineer who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders.
- Heavy machinery maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders.
- OTR tyre advisor who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders.
- Technical sales representative for construction machinery who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Front-End Loaders.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter quarrying and aggregates.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14397-1 (loaders: nominal operating load)
- ISO 7546 (nominal bucket capacity of loaders)
- ISO 7131 (loaders: terminology and specifications)
- ISO 20474-3 (safety requirements for loaders)
- ISO 3471 (ROPS structures)
- ISO 5006 (operator field of view)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (Stage V engines)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Wheel loader, compact and tracked loader1.2Ranges by bucket capacity and by weight1.3Articulated loader and its kinematics1.4Standard, high-lift and handling arm1.5Bucket types by material1.6Attachments: forks, grab and sweeper1.7Quick coupler and compatibility1.8Cab, visibility and ergonomics1.9Reading the manufacturer's data sheet1.10Workshop: specifying a machine for three applications
2.1Static and dynamic tipping load2.2Operational payload and safety factor2.3Breakout and lifting force2.4Height and dump reach2.5Bucket capacity: heaped and struck2.6Fill factor by material2.7Loading cycle and characteristic times2.8Hourly output according to the cycle2.9Matching with trucks and hoppers2.10Practice: production calculation and selection
3.1Hydrostatic and torque converter transmission3.2Differential locking and traction3.3Working hydraulics and flow rates3.4Load damping systems3.5On-board weighing and load control3.6Telemetry and machine tracking3.7Vision and person detection systems3.8On-board diagnostics and fault codes3.9Electric loaders: range and charging3.10Practice: configuring weighing and load control
4.1Hour-based maintenance schedule4.2Teeth, edge protectors and bucket protection4.3Pins, bushings and clearances4.4Tyres: types, pressures and protection4.5Causes of premature tyre wear4.6Hydraulic circuit and filtration4.7Oil analysis and monitoring4.8Common repairs and their cost4.9Critical spare parts and stock4.10Practice: tyre management plan
5.1Owning and operating hourly cost5.2Consumption per tonne handled5.3Depreciation, residual value and service life5.4Optimal replacement point5.5Buy, hire or subcontract5.6Cost per tonne loaded5.7Effect of fill factor on cost5.8Minimum utilisation to justify purchase5.9Comparison with alternative handling methods5.10Practice: economic comparison of two machines
6.1Quarry and aggregates plant6.2Earthmoving site6.3Warehouses, sheds and pallet handling6.4Waste management and recycling plants6.5Winter services and snow removal6.6Machinery and emissions regulations6.7Operator training and authorisation6.8Usage and performance indicators6.9Common errors in machine selection6.10Final project: sizing material handling for a plant
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lessons and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cat VisionLink, Komatsu KOMTRAX, Advanced Excel, Trimble Business Center, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for loading-cycle analysis in an aggregates plant, tyre pressure and wear control, and fleet consumption and productivity analysis. 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.
Classify front-end loaders by size, kinematics and application.
Determine the nominal load and bucket capacity in accordance with ISO standards.
Calculate productivity in loading cycles on trucks.
Describe transmission, hydraulic and electronic control systems.
Plan maintenance with particular attention to OTR tyres.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to read technical standards.
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.
Work is carried out with Cat VisionLink, Komatsu KOMTRAX, Advanced Excel and Trimble Business Center. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute 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 recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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