Course in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders
Online 300-hour course in construction vehicles: motor graders. 6 modules covering ISO 7134 (motor graders: terminology and specifications), ISO 20474-8 (safety requirements for motor graders) and Trimble Earthworks. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Classify motor graders by power, blade length and application.
Calculate work capacity in finishing and road maintenance.
Describe the articulation, transmission and blade control systems.
Integrate 2D and 3D guidance systems into finishing work.
Plan the maintenance and replacement of wear parts.
Evaluate costs and fleet decisions for motor graders.
Apply technical and safety requirements in the final project.
Who it's for
- Road machinery manager who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders.
- Earthworks engineer who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders.
- Machine guidance technician who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders.
- Road maintenance manager who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders.
- Pavement site manager who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders.
- Machinery fleet technician who wants to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Motor Graders.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter road construction.
What you'll work with
- ISO 7134 (motor graders: terminology and specifications)
- ISO 20474-8 (safety requirements for motor graders)
- ISO 3471 (ROPS structures)
- ISO 5010 (steering systems for wheeled machines)
- ISO 3450 (braking systems for wheeled machines)
- PG-3 (General Technical Specifications for Road Works)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (Stage V engines)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Ranges by operating weight and power1.2Blade length and height by range1.3Articulated versus rigid frame1.4Single-axle, two-axle and all-wheel drive1.5Torque converter and direct transmission1.6Front scarifier and rear ripper1.7Front push blade and attachments1.8Cab, visibility and ergonomics1.9Reading the manufacturer's technical data sheet1.10Workshop: machine specification for three projects
2.1Available and usable traction effort2.2Axle load on the drive axle and its effect2.3Working speeds by type of task2.4Effective width per pass and overlap2.5Output in levelling, finishing and ditching2.6Output in haul road maintenance2.7Correction factors for terrain and operator2.8Comparison with other levelling solutions2.9Sizing the equipment for the project2.10Practical: output calculation and selection
3.1Blade and circle hydraulics3.2Circle kinematics and degrees of freedom3.3Transmission, controls and operating modes3.4Automatic laser level control3.5Satellite guidance and digital terrain model3.6Inclination and rotation sensors3.7Telemetry and machine tracking3.8On-board diagnostics and fault codes3.9Operator assistance systems3.10Practical: configuring a guidance system
4.1Hour-based maintenance schedule4.2Blades, end bits and their replacement4.3Circle, ring gear and clearance adjustment4.4Frame articulation and pivots4.5Tyres: type, pressure and wear4.6Oil analysis and condition monitoring4.7Major repairs and rebuilds4.8Critical spare parts and stock4.9Maintenance cost per hour4.10Practical: maintenance plan for one machine
5.1Hourly ownership and operating cost5.2Fuel consumption by type of work5.3Depreciation, residual value and useful life5.4Optimal replacement point5.5Buy, hire or subcontract5.6Cost per square metre levelled5.7Effect of automatic guidance on unit cost5.8Minimum utilisation to justify purchase5.9Machine budget for a project5.10Practical: economic comparison of two machines
6.1Linear works and earthworks6.2Maintenance of site and mine haul roads6.3Rural roads and unpaved routes6.4Snow removal and winter services6.5Machinery and emissions regulations6.6Public road circulation and transport6.7Operator training and authorisation6.8Usage and performance indicators6.9Common errors in machine selection6.10Final project: sizing and budgeting a levelling operation
How you'll learn
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 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 Trimble Earthworks, Topcon 3D-MC, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real subgrade finishing procedures with level control, measurement of geometric tolerances with GNSS, and blade wear monitoring. 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 motor graders by power, blade length and application.
Calculate work capacity in finishing and road maintenance.
Describe the articulation, transmission and blade control systems.
Integrate 2D and 3D guidance systems into finishing work.
Plan the maintenance and replacement of wear parts.
Where this takes you
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.
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 is 300 total hours 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 Trimble Earthworks, Topcon 3D-MC, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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