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Course in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures

Online 300-hour course in diagnosing agricultural tyre failures. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 106 (tyres for agricultural vehicles), ISO 4251-1 (agricultural tyres and rims: designation and dimensions) and Trelleborg Load & Pressure. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

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

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the structure and nomenclature of agricultural tyres.

02

Diagnose failures from the wear pattern.

03

Relate damage to its causes in use, fitting or pressure.

04

Adjust pressures according to load, speed and task.

05

Measure wheel slip and optimise tractor traction.

06

Apply safety criteria when handling and fitting tyres.

07

Calculate costs and draw up a tyre management plan for a fleet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Agricultural tyre technician looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
  • Agricultural machinery adviser looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
  • Agricultural workshop manager looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
  • Tyre sales technician looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
  • Farm manager looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
  • Technician at an agricultural services company looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter tyre distribution.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 106 (tyres for agricultural vehicles)
  • ISO 4251-1 (agricultural tyres and rims: designation and dimensions)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual
  • ASABE S296 (traction terminology)
  • Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (approval of agricultural vehicles)
  • Directive 2009/104/EC (work equipment)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Differences from road and construction tyres
  2. 1.2Radial agricultural and low-pressure tyres
  3. 1.3Load and speed indices in agricultural use
  4. 1.4Tread lugs and their function
  5. 1.5Field and road work: different demands
  6. 1.6Recommended pressures by load and speed
  7. 1.7Ballasting and its relationship with the tyre
  8. 1.8Soil compaction and pressures
  9. 1.9Terminology and marking
  10. 1.10Workshop: reading the markings on three tyres
  1. 2.1Central wear and excessive pressure
  2. 2.2Shoulder wear and insufficient pressure
  3. 2.3Irregular lug wear
  4. 2.4Wear from road running on asphalt
  5. 2.5Asymmetric wear and geometry problems
  6. 2.6Wear from excessive wheel slip
  7. 2.7Relationship between ballasting and wear
  8. 2.8Measuring lug wear
  9. 2.9Recording and monitoring by position
  10. 2.10Practice: diagnosing five wear patterns
  1. 3.1Cuts and punctures from stubble
  2. 3.2Damage from chemicals and oils
  3. 3.3Ozone cracking and ageing
  4. 3.4Damage from localised overloading
  5. 3.5Damage from an unsuitable rim
  6. 3.6Belt separation and tread detachment
  7. 3.7Deformation from incorrect storage
  8. 3.8Valve and bead damage
  9. 3.9Slow leaks and locating them
  10. 3.10Practice: diagnosing the cause of three damage cases
  1. 4.1Manufacturer load and pressure tables
  2. 4.2Actual axle load and its measurement
  3. 4.3Pressure adjustment by task
  4. 4.4Pressure for field work and for transport
  5. 4.5Variable inflation and deflation systems
  6. 4.6Periodic pressure checks
  7. 4.7Effect of temperature on pressure
  8. 4.8Liquid ballasting and its consequences
  9. 4.9Documenting farm pressures
  10. 4.10Practice: calculating pressures for two tasks
  1. 5.1Measuring wheel slip in the field
  2. 5.2Recommended values by type of task
  3. 5.3Relationship between slip, ballast and pressure
  4. 5.4Effect of slip on fuel consumption and soil
  5. 5.5Adjusting the tractor–implement combination
  6. 5.6Dual wheels and narrow wheels
  7. 5.7High-flotation tyres
  8. 5.8Comparison of configurations
  9. 5.9Indicators of a good configuration
  10. 5.10Practice: adjusting a real configuration
  1. 6.1Tyre cost per hour and per hectare
  2. 6.2Decision to repair or replace
  3. 6.3Choosing a tyre when buying
  4. 6.4Storage and maintenance
  5. 6.5Waste management
  6. 6.6Operator training
  7. 6.7Tyre fleet indicators
  8. 6.8Common errors in farm operations
  9. 6.9Real-life savings cases
  10. 6.10Final project: tyre management plan for a farm
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100 % online 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 study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Trelleborg Load & Pressure, advanced Excel, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real field procedures for inspecting tread wear patterns, measuring pressure, load and wheel slip, and analysing damage on removed tyres. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

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

Build it end to end

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

Tyre cost per hour and per hectare

Identify the structure and nomenclature of agricultural tyres.

Decision to repair or replace

Diagnose failures from the wear pattern.

Choosing a tyre when buying

Relate damage to its causes in use, fitting or pressure.

Storage and maintenance

Adjust pressures according to load, speed and task.

Waste management

Measure wheel slip and optimise tractor traction.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Agricultural tyre technicianAgricultural machinery adviserAgricultural workshop managerTyre sales technicianFarm operations managerTechnician at an agricultural services company
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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

Work is carried out with Trelleborg Load & Pressure, advanced Excel and Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.

An in-house SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing continuous assessment and the integrative final 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 higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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