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Course in NATO Standards for Heavy Mobility

300-hour online course in NATO standards for heavy mobility. 6 modules with STANAG 2021 (military load classification, MLC), MIL-STD-1366 (transportability criteria) and AutoTURN. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

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

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the civil and NATO regulatory framework for heavy load mobility.

02

Apply military load classification to vehicles and bridges.

03

Assess the passability of road infrastructure.

04

Analyse the transportability requirements of vehicles and platforms.

05

Calculate load lashing systems and verify load stability.

06

Plan a special transport with its quality documentation.

07

Prepare a comprehensive mobility study of a heavy load.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Special transport engineer who wishes to specialise in NATO Standards for heavy mobility.
  • Heavy load logistics planner who wishes to specialise in NATO Standards for heavy mobility.
  • Road infrastructure engineer who wishes to specialise in NATO Standards for heavy mobility.
  • Load lashing and cargo safety technician who wishes to specialise in NATO Standards for heavy mobility.
  • Logistics quality manager who wishes to specialise in NATO Standards for heavy mobility.
  • Transportability consultant who wishes to specialise in NATO Standards for heavy mobility.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter logistics and special transport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • STANAG 2021 (military load classification, MLC)
  • MIL-STD-1366 (transportability criteria)
  • EN 12195-1 (lashing force calculation)
  • MIL-STD-209 (lifting and tie-down points)
  • Directive 96/53/EC (weights and dimensions)
  • Royal Decree 2822/1998 (General Vehicle Regulations)
  • AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What is meant by special transport and heavy load
  2. 1.2Standardisation agreements applicable to mobility
  3. 1.3Classification of vehicles and platforms
  4. 1.4Masses, dimensions and limits by mode
  5. 1.5Circulation authorisations and permits
  6. 1.6Signage and escort vehicles
  7. 1.7Coordination between contingents and countries
  8. 1.8National reservations and their practical effect
  9. 1.9Vocabulary and acronyms in the field
  10. 1.10Exercise: determine the permits for a transport
  1. 2.1Load classification of bridges and its calculation
  2. 2.2Bearing capacity of pavements and runways
  3. 2.3Clearances, turning radii and gradients
  4. 2.4Provisional crossing works and deployable bridges
  5. 2.5Route reconnaissance
  6. 2.6Classification of routes and obstacles
  7. 2.7Fords, railways and crossings
  8. 2.8Temporary reinforcement of infrastructure
  9. 2.9Route documentation
  10. 2.10Practice: assess the feasibility of a route
  1. 3.1Tractors, semi-trailers and low-loaders
  2. 3.2Self-propelled modular platforms
  3. 3.3Suspension, multiple steering and load distribution
  4. 3.4Brakes and safety systems
  5. 3.5Ramps, loading and unloading
  6. 3.6Rail transport of heavy vehicles
  7. 3.7Ships and roll-on/roll-off transport
  8. 3.8Air cargo of large volumes
  9. 3.9Fleet maintenance
  10. 3.10Practice: select the platform for a load
  1. 4.1Calculation of inertial forces
  2. 4.2Load securing standards
  3. 4.3Lashing elements and their strength
  4. 4.4Mass distribution and centre of gravity
  5. 4.5Stability in curves and under braking
  6. 4.6Protection of the load from the environment
  7. 4.7Pre-departure checks
  8. 4.8Inspection during the route
  9. 4.9Load incidents and response
  10. 4.10Practice: calculate the lashing for a load
  1. 5.1Planning of the operation and resources
  2. 5.2Coordination with authorities and infrastructure managers
  3. 5.3Management of timetables and passage windows
  4. 5.4Insurance and liabilities
  5. 5.5Service quality and indicators
  6. 5.6Staff training and qualification
  7. 5.7Transport documentation and archiving
  8. 5.8Operational audit
  9. 5.9Lessons learned and improvement
  10. 5.10Practice: complete file of an operation
  1. 6.1Choice of load and route
  2. 6.2Characterisation of the load and its limits
  3. 6.3Route reconnaissance and classification
  4. 6.4Selection of vehicles and platforms
  5. 6.5Calculation of lashing and stability
  6. 6.6Permits and necessary documentation
  7. 6.7Operation and contingency plan
  8. 6.8Cost and risk analysis
  9. 6.9Technical report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

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 allows it to be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoTURN, AutoCAD, QGIS, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for route studies and bridge capacity, lashing and load stability calculations, and documentary audits of special transport. Assessment is continuous per 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-based Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, 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.

Choice of load and route

Describe the civil and NATO regulatory framework for heavy load mobility.

Characterisation of the load and its limits

Apply military load classification to vehicles and bridges.

Route reconnaissance and classification

Assess the passability of road infrastructure.

Selection of vehicles and platforms

Analyse the transportability requirements of vehicles and platforms.

Calculation of lashing and stability

Calculate load lashing systems and verify load stability.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Special transport engineerHeavy load logistics plannerRoad infrastructure engineerLoad lashing and cargo safety technicianLogistics quality managerTransportability consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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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 a full-time job.

You work with AutoTURN, AutoCAD, QGIS and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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