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Master’s in Operation and Maintenance in Mining, Construction and Forestry Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in operations and maintenance engineering for mining, construction and forestry, structured in 12 modules covering surface and underground mining, construction and forestry operations, sector-specific maintenance, productivity and planning, operational safety and operator training, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Compare the operating contexts of mining, construction and forestry.

02

Plan efficient load-and-haul operations.

03

Organise operations on construction sites and in the forest.

04

Design sector-specific maintenance plans.

05

Measure and improve fleet productivity.

06

Integrate safety into day-to-day operations.

07

Develop training programmes for operators and technicians.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Mining operations managers.
  • Site plant managers.
  • Forestry maintenance managers.
  • Production planners.
  • Fleet supervisors.
  • Machine operator trainers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the mining sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Royal Decree 863/1985 (General Regulations on Basic Mining Safety Standards)
  • Royal Decree 1627/1997 (health and safety on construction sites)
  • Royal Decree 1215/1997 (use of work equipment)
  • UNE-EN 13306 (maintenance terminology)
  • ISO 55000 (asset management)
  • ISO 11850 (safety requirements for forestry machinery)
  • Caterpillar Fleet Production and Cost Analysis
  • Rockwell Arena
  • SAP Plant Maintenance
  • Microsoft Power BI
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Differences between mining, construction and forestry
  2. 1.2Work cycles by sector
  3. 1.3Environmental operating conditions
  4. 1.4Shift length and utilisation
  5. 1.5Fleet types by sector
  6. 1.6Organisation of operations
  7. 1.7Key indicators by sector
  8. 1.8Digitalisation trends
  9. 1.9Skilled workforce challenges
  10. 1.10Case study: comparing cycles in three sectors
  1. 2.1Drilling, blasting, loading and hauling cycle
  2. 2.2Selection of loading equipment
  3. 2.3Shovel-truck matching
  4. 2.4Haul road design
  5. 2.5Mining fleet management
  6. 2.6Productivity per tonne moved
  7. 2.7Fuel consumption in hauling
  8. 2.8Ultra-class mining tyres
  9. 2.9Operation at altitude and in extreme climates
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: shovel-truck matching
  1. 3.1Underground mining methods
  2. 3.2Low-profile equipment
  3. 3.3Underground loaders
  4. 3.4Low-profile trucks
  5. 3.5Ventilation and equipment emissions
  6. 3.6Electric and battery equipment
  7. 3.7Underground radio communications
  8. 3.8Traffic management in drifts
  9. 3.9Underground productivity
  10. 3.10Case study: cycle of an underground loader
  1. 4.1Earthworks on linear projects
  2. 4.2Compaction and quality control
  3. 4.3Foundation excavation
  4. 4.4Machinery in urban building
  5. 4.5GNSS machine control
  6. 4.6Coordination with surveying
  7. 4.7Site productivity
  8. 4.8Hire management
  9. 4.9Urban noise and emissions restrictions
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: earthworks plan
  1. 5.1Timber harvesting systems
  2. 5.2Wheeled forest harvesters
  3. 5.3Forwarders for timber extraction
  4. 5.4Skidders and cable yarders
  5. 5.5Operation on slopes
  6. 5.6Planning of extraction routes
  7. 5.7Log quality and bucking optimisation
  8. 5.8Impact on the soil
  9. 5.9Forestry productivity by system
  10. 5.10Case study: harvesting system on a slope
  1. 6.1Maintenance plans for mining trucks
  2. 6.2Major component change-out
  3. 6.3Maintenance of shovels and excavators
  4. 6.4Automatic centralised lubrication
  5. 6.5Maintenance of OTR tyres
  6. 6.6Condition monitoring at the mine
  7. 6.7Organisation of mining workshops
  8. 6.8Management of repairable components
  9. 6.9Mining maintenance indicators
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: engine change-out plan for a mining truck
  1. 7.1Maintenance of mixed fleets
  2. 7.2Maintenance of hire equipment
  3. 7.3On-site service
  4. 7.4Maintenance of compactors and pavers
  5. 7.5Crane maintenance
  6. 7.6Statutory equipment inspections
  7. 7.7Breakdown management on site
  8. 7.8Maintenance costs per project
  9. 7.9Manufacturer telematics
  10. 7.10Case study: fleet maintenance on a linear project
  1. 8.1Maintenance of harvester heads
  2. 8.2Hydraulics of forestry machines
  3. 8.3Maintenance of forestry cranes
  4. 8.4Saw chains and guide bars
  5. 8.5Maintenance of tracks and bogie bands
  6. 8.6Fire risk in forestry machines
  7. 8.7In-forest service
  8. 8.8Spare parts in remote areas
  9. 8.9Forestry availability indicators
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: maintenance plan for a harvester head
  1. 9.1Time and cycle studies
  2. 9.2Calculation of hourly outputs
  3. 9.3Production planning
  4. 9.4Simulation of operations
  5. 9.5Fleet optimisation
  6. 9.6Operating costs per unit
  7. 9.7Analysis of productivity losses
  8. 9.8Continual improvement of operations
  9. 9.9Use of telematics data
  10. 9.10Lab: simulation of a load-and-haul operation
  1. 10.1Critical risks by sector
  2. 10.2Safe operating procedures
  3. 10.3Pre-use inspection
  4. 10.4Communication between machines
  5. 10.5Safe maintenance work
  6. 10.6Fatigue management
  7. 10.7Emergencies during operation
  8. 10.8Incident investigation
  9. 10.9Safety indicators
  10. 10.10Case study: procedure for working on a slope
  1. 11.1Operator competencies by machine
  2. 11.2Training simulators
  3. 11.3Training in efficient operating techniques
  4. 11.4Training of maintenance technicians
  5. 11.5Certification of competencies
  6. 11.6Mentoring programmes
  7. 11.7Performance assessment
  8. 11.8Talent retention
  9. 11.9Career plans
  10. 11.10Case study: simulator-based training programme
  1. 12.1Selection of sector and operation
  2. 12.2Operational diagnosis of the case
  3. 12.3Productivity analysis
  4. 12.4Operations plan
  5. 12.5Maintenance plan
  6. 12.6Safety plan
  7. 12.7Training plan
  8. 12.8Economic analysis of the proposal
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Caterpillar Fleet Production and Cost Analysis, Rockwell Arena, SAP Plant Maintenance and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for field productivity studies, sector-specific maintenance plans and simulation of load-and-haul operations. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Royal Decree 863/1985, Royal Decree 1627/1997, Royal Decree 1215/1997, UNE-EN 13306, ISO 55000, ISO 11850.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Royal Decree 863/1985, Royal Decree 1627/1997 and Royal Decree 1215/1997 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Caterpillar Fleet Production and Cost Analysis, Rockwell Arena, SAP Plant Maintenance and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete operations and maintenance proposal for a mining, construction or forestry operation, with productivity, maintenance, safety and training plans, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Operational diagnosis
Select the sector and operation and carry out the operational diagnosis.
Productivity and operations plan
Analyse productivity and draw up the operations plan.
Maintenance and safety plans
Design the maintenance plan and the safety plan.
Training and economics
Define the training plan and the economic analysis of the proposal.
Master's Thesis
Present the complete operations and maintenance project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Mining operations managerSite plant managerForestry maintenance managerProduction plannerFleet supervisorMachine operator trainer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Caterpillar Fleet Production and Cost Analysis, Rockwell Arena, SAP Plant Maintenance and Microsoft Power BI, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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