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Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road Course

Online course of 300 h in hydraulic steering systems in Off-Road. 6 modules covering ISO 5010 (steering systems for wheeled earthmoving machines), Delegated Regulation (EU) 1322/2014 (construction of agricultural and forestry vehicles) and Simcenter Amesim. 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

Describe hydraulic steering architectures in off-road machinery.

02

Identify the function of the steering unit, the priority valve and the cylinders.

03

Calculate the torque, pressure and flow required for steering.

04

Analyse the operation of electro-hydraulic and power-assisted steering systems.

05

Diagnose steering faults through measurements and functional tests.

06

Verify emergency steering and functional safety requirements.

07

Develop an improvement project for a machine's steering system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Steering systems engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
  • Machinery hydraulics engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
  • Machinery diagnostics technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
  • Functional safety engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
  • Heavy machinery mechanic who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
  • Validation engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 5010 (steering systems for wheeled earthmoving machines)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 1322/2014 (construction of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
  • ISO 15998 (electronic control systems in earthmoving machines)
  • ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
  • ISO 25119 (functional safety of agricultural tractors and machinery)
  • ISO 4413 (Hydraulic fluid power. Safety)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Steering requirements in heavy machinery
  2. 1.2Power-assisted, hydrostatic and integral steering
  3. 1.3Articulated frame steering
  4. 1.4Rear-wheel steering
  5. 1.5Steering in multi-axle vehicles
  6. 1.6Steering effort and steering ratio
  7. 1.7Emergency steering requirements
  8. 1.8Regulations applicable to each type of machine
  9. 1.9Terminology and diagrams
  10. 1.10Workshop: identifying the system on three machines
  1. 2.1Steering pump and flow priority
  2. 2.2Priority valve and load sharing
  3. 2.3Orbitrol and how it works
  4. 2.4Steering cylinders and their arrangement
  5. 2.5Damping and shock valves
  6. 2.6Accumulator and emergency steering
  7. 2.7Wheel-driven emergency pump
  8. 2.8Lines, hoses and protection
  9. 2.9Angle and pressure sensors
  10. 2.10Practice: tracing the circuit on a diagram
  1. 3.1Force required to turn the wheels
  2. 3.2Sizing of cylinders and flow
  3. 3.3Full-lock steering wheel rotation speed
  4. 3.4Maximum permissible steering wheel effort
  5. 3.5Turning radius and manoeuvrability
  6. 3.6Effect of load and terrain
  7. 3.7Performance with the engine off
  8. 3.8Regulatory verification of steering
  9. 3.9Steering tests and their measurement
  10. 3.10Practice: calculating the performance of a steering system
  1. 4.1Electro-hydraulic controls and steering lever
  2. 4.2Joystick steering and its requirements
  3. 4.3Redundancy and system monitoring
  4. 4.4Functional safety and performance level
  5. 4.5Automatic steering and guidance
  6. 4.6Transition between manual and automatic modes
  7. 4.7Diagnostics of electronic systems
  8. 4.8Control cybersecurity
  9. 4.9System validation
  10. 4.10Practice: defining safety requirements
  1. 5.1Daily steering checks
  2. 5.2Measuring pressures and flows
  3. 5.3Diagnosing hard or slow steering
  4. 5.4Diagnosing drift and excessive play
  5. 5.5Internal leakage in orbitrol and cylinders
  6. 5.6Checking emergency steering
  7. 5.7Mechanical clearances and track rod ends
  8. 5.8Bleeding the circuit
  9. 5.9Maintenance records
  10. 5.10Practice: guided diagnosis of three faults
  1. 6.1Risks when working on the steering system
  2. 6.2Locking the articulation during maintenance
  3. 6.3Loss of steering while in motion: response
  4. 6.4Driving on slopes and uneven terrain
  5. 6.5Towing the machine and steering
  6. 6.6Statutory inspections and records
  7. 6.7Operator training
  8. 6.8Common maintenance errors
  9. 6.9Trends: electric and autonomous steering
  10. 6.10Final project: verification and maintenance plan for a steering system
Methodology, software & labs

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 possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Amesim, Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), MSC Adams, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for steering effort and turning time tests, emergency steering tests, and pressure measurement at the steering unit. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records 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, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Risks when working on the steering system

Describe hydraulic steering architectures in off-road machinery.

Locking the articulation during maintenance

Identify the function of the steering unit, the priority valve and the cylinders.

Loss of steering while in motion: response

Calculate the torque, pressure and flow required for steering.

Driving on slopes and uneven terrain

Analyse the operation of electro-hydraulic and power-assisted steering systems.

Towing the machine and steering

Diagnose steering faults through measurements and functional tests.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Steering systems engineerMachinery hydraulics engineerMachinery diagnostics technicianFunctional safety engineerHeavy machinery mechanicValidation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with Simcenter Amesim, Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids) and MSC Adams. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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