Course in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery
Online 300 h course in hydraulic brake circuits for machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 3450 (braking systems for earthmoving machinery), EN 474-1 (earthmoving machinery: safety) and Automation Studio. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe service, emergency and parking braking architectures in machinery.
Identify pumps, accumulators, valves and actuators in the brake circuit.
Calculate braking forces, pressures and stopping distances for a machine.
Diagnose faults in the hydraulic brake circuit through measurements.
Apply machinery safety requirements to the braking system.
Define maintenance routines and periodic brake testing.
Design a brake circuit in compliance with applicable regulations.
Who it's for
- Hydraulic systems engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery.
- Heavy machinery maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery.
- Machinery safety engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery.
- Machinery design engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery.
- After-sales service technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery.
- Work equipment inspector who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Brake Circuits for Machinery.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 3450 (braking systems for earthmoving machinery)
- EN 474-1 (earthmoving machinery: safety)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 (braking of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
- ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power: safety rules)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety of machinery: safety-related parts of control systems)
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
- ISO 1219-1 (graphical symbols for fluid power circuits)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Service, emergency and parking brakes1.2Braking regulatory requirements1.3Disc and drum brakes; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes1.4Hydraulic, hydro-pneumatic and pneumatic braking1.5Trailer braking and compatibility1.6Retarders and hydrostatic braking1.7Braking distribution between axles1.8Effect of load and gradient1.9System terminology and diagrams1.10Workshop: identifying the braking system of a machine
2.1Pump, accumulators and reserve pressure2.2Brake valve and modulation2.3Pipes, hoses and protection2.4Actuating cylinders and pistons2.5Oil-immersed discs and their cooling2.6Safety and shut-off valves2.7Spring-applied parking brake2.8Pressure indicators and alarms2.9Fluids and their specification2.10Practice: tracing the circuit on a diagram
3.1Required braking force and deceleration3.2Stopping distance and regulatory requirements3.3Energy dissipation and thermal capacity3.4Braking on gradients and prolonged descent3.5Sizing accumulators and reserve3.6Emergency braking upon power failure3.7Braking distribution and stability3.8Effect of tyres and terrain3.9Braking tests and their measurement3.10Practice: calculating braking performance
4.1Checking fluid level and condition4.2Bleeding the circuit and procedure4.3Measuring pressures and travel4.4Diagnosing a soft or long brake pedal4.5Diagnosing uneven braking4.6Disc wear and replacement criteria4.7Overheating and loss of effectiveness4.8Internal and external leaks4.9Checking the parking brake4.10Practice: guided diagnosis of three faults
5.1Risks when working on the braking system5.2Energy isolation and chocks5.3Checks before each working day5.4Downhill driving and use of the retarder5.5Brake failure while in motion: response5.6Towing and braking the towed machine5.7Statutory inspections5.8Maintenance records5.9Operator training5.10Practice: daily check procedure
6.1Regulatory requirements by machine type6.2Verification and testing for type approval6.3Documentation and technical file6.4System modifications and their validity6.5Selection of components and suppliers6.6Reliability and system redundancy6.7Common errors in brake maintenance6.8Real failure cases and their causes6.9Trends: electric and regenerative braking6.10Final project: verification and maintenance plan for a braking system
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 Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simscape Fluids, Simcenter Amesim, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for stopping distance and parking brake tests, pressure measurement in accumulators and brake valves, and diagnosis of brake circuits in the workshop. 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.
Describe service, emergency and parking braking architectures in machinery.
Identify pumps, accumulators, valves and actuators in the brake circuit.
Calculate braking forces, pressures and stopping distances for a machine.
Diagnose faults in the hydraulic brake circuit through measurements.
Apply machinery safety requirements to the braking system.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simscape Fluids, Simcenter Amesim and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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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