Course in Military Vehicles: Light 4×4 Armoured Vehicles
300-hour online course in military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles. 6 modules covering MIL-STD-810 (environmental engineering considerations), MIL-STD-1275 (28 V electrical system characteristics) and SAP PM. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the general characteristics of light 4×4 armoured platforms from an academic perspective.
Explain the vehicle systems and their electrical architecture.
Analyse the mobility factors across different types of terrain.
Plan maintenance aimed at availability.
Apply safety criteria to loading and operation.
Manage the fleet using cost and lifecycle indicators.
Interpret the regulatory and ethical framework applicable to the final project.
Who it's for
- Defence fleet management engineer who wishes to specialise in Military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles.
- Special vehicle maintenance technician who wishes to specialise in Military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles.
- Integrated logistics support engineer who wishes to specialise in Military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles.
- Operational availability analyst who wishes to specialise in Military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles.
- Vehicle systems engineer who wishes to specialise in Military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles.
- Defence regulatory compliance manager who wishes to specialise in Military vehicles: light 4×4 armoured vehicles.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-810 (environmental engineering considerations)
- MIL-STD-1275 (28 V electrical system characteristics)
- MIL-STD-461 (electromagnetic compatibility)
- Def Stan 23-009 (Generic Vehicle Architecture)
- STANAG 4569 (occupant protection levels)
- ISO 55001 (asset management)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What a light wheeled armoured vehicle is1.2Institutional uses: security, civil protection and peacekeeping missions1.3Protected transport of personnel and equipment1.44x4 configuration: chassis, traction and suspension1.5Weight, load distribution and their effect on mobility1.6Ballistic and anti-mine protection: regulatory classification1.7Trade-off between protection, mobility and payload1.8Habitability, access and emergency exits1.9Documentation, type approval and special registration1.10Workshop: comparison of two platforms by their specifications
2.1Engine, transmission and transfer case2.2Traction systems and differential locks2.3Reinforced suspension and damping2.4Steering, brakes and assistance2.5Run-flat tyres and running gear systems2.6Electrical and communications system2.7Cabin air conditioning and filtration2.8On-board fire suppression systems2.9Auxiliary equipment: winch and tools2.10Practical: identification of systems and service points
3.1Driving a heavy vehicle with a high centre of gravity3.2Rollover risk and tilt limits3.3Driving on sand, mud, snow and rock3.4Fording and permissible depth3.5Gradients, ramps and vertical obstacles3.6Braking, distances and downhill driving3.7Vehicle recovery and self-recovery3.8Convoy driving and following distances3.9Night and reduced-visibility driving3.10Practical: planning an off-road route
4.1First-line maintenance by the driver4.2Daily and pre-departure inspection4.3Greasing, filters and fluids4.4Suspension and steering inspection4.5Tyres: pressures, wear and replacement4.6Maintenance in the field and mobile workshops4.7Critical spare parts and stock management4.8Early fault detection4.9Recording of mileage, hours and interventions4.10Practical: preventive maintenance plan
5.1Load distribution and securing5.2Maximum authorised mass and overloading5.3Safe personnel transport: seatbelts and seats5.4Orderly boarding and disembarking5.5Emergency evacuation of the vehicle5.6First aid and on-board medical equipment5.7Communications and reporting procedures5.8Movement on public roads and across terrain5.9Investigation of accidents and incidents5.10Practical: boarding and departure procedure
6.1Vehicle lifecycle and renewal planning6.2Procurement: tender specifications and technical requirements6.3Export control and transfer requirements6.4Documentary traceability of the platform6.5Driver training and qualification6.6Availability and cost indicators6.7Transport of the vehicle by low-loader or ship6.8Long-term storage and return to service6.9Common errors in managing these fleets6.10Final project: management plan for a fleet of protected vehicles
How you'll learn
100 % online training 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 easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP PM, MATLAB, advanced Excel, Siemens Teamcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for fleet availability analysis, review of maintenance plans and assessment of mobility on terrain. Assessment is continuous, module 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 the general characteristics of light 4×4 armoured platforms from an academic perspective.
Explain the vehicle systems and their electrical architecture.
Analyse the mobility factors across different types of terrain.
Plan maintenance aimed at availability.
Apply safety criteria to loading and operation.
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 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP PM, MATLAB, advanced Excel and Siemens Teamcenter. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM 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 credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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