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Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics Course

300-hour online course in off-road vibration diagnostics. 6 modules covering ISO 2631-1 (human exposure to whole-body vibration), ISO 20816-1 (measurement and evaluation of machine vibration) and Simcenter Testlab. Dedicated 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

Interpret vibration as a symptom of the vehicle's mechanical condition.

02

Select sensors and configure vibration measurement.

03

Apply frequency and order analysis to diagnosis.

04

Identify common mechanical causes in transmissions, wheels and suspensions.

05

Correct and verify imbalances and misalignments.

06

Assess operator exposure to whole-body vibration.

07

Design a vibration monitoring plan for a fleet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • NVH engineer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics.
  • Off-road vehicle diagnostics technician wishing to specialise in Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics.
  • Vehicle dynamics engineer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics.
  • Predictive maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics.
  • Occupational risk prevention technician wishing to specialise in Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics.
  • Competition vehicle preparer wishing to specialise in Off-Road Vibration Diagnostics.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join off-road vehicle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 2631-1 (human exposure to whole-body vibration)
  • ISO 20816-1 (measurement and evaluation of machine vibration)
  • ISO 8608 (road surface profiles)
  • Directive 2002/44/EC (exposure to vibration)
  • ISO 21940-11 (balancing of rigid rotors)
  • ISO 18431-1 (vibration signal processing)
  • ISO 5349-1 (hand-arm vibration)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Origin of vibrations in off-road vehicles
  2. 1.2Vibration, noise and knocking
  3. 1.3Frequency, amplitude and phase
  4. 1.4Low- and high-frequency vibrations
  5. 1.5Relationship with speed and engine speed
  6. 1.6Discomfort versus damage
  7. 1.7Driver interview: useful questions
  8. 1.8Prioritising symptoms
  9. 1.9Units and terminology
  10. 1.10Workshop: structured description of a symptom
  1. 2.1Accelerometers and their placement
  2. 2.2Portable analysers
  3. 2.3Measurement in the cabin, seat and steering wheel
  4. 2.4Measurement on the axle and in the transmission
  5. 2.5Reference channels: engine speed and vehicle speed
  6. 2.6Repeatable test conditions
  7. 2.7Common measurement errors
  8. 2.8Recording and documentation
  9. 2.9Reference standards for human vibration
  10. 2.10Practice: measurement campaign on a vehicle
  1. 3.1Spectra and how to read them
  2. 3.2Orders associated with the wheel and engine
  3. 3.3Harmonics and sidebands
  4. 3.4Cascades and tracking with speed
  5. 3.5Structural resonances
  6. 3.6Identifying the source by frequency
  7. 3.7Available analysis tools
  8. 3.8Time-domain analysis
  9. 3.9Cautious interpretation
  10. 3.10Practice: diagnosis from a spectrum
  1. 4.1Wheel and tyre imbalance
  2. 4.2Rim deformation and eccentricity
  3. 4.3Uneven tyre wear
  4. 4.4Propeller shafts and angles
  5. 4.5Universal joints, constant-velocity joints and bearings
  6. 4.6Play in steering and suspension
  7. 4.7Degraded bushes and mounts
  8. 4.8Brakes: warped discs and pads
  9. 4.9Engine: misfiring and mounts
  10. 4.10Practice: diagnosis-led inspection
  1. 5.1Static and dynamic balancing
  2. 5.2Tyre rotation and adjustment
  3. 5.3Alignment and geometry
  4. 5.4Replacing elastic elements
  5. 5.5Correcting transmission angles
  6. 5.6Localised structural stiffening
  7. 5.7Order of intervention and cost
  8. 5.8Verification with a new measurement
  9. 5.9Closing the case and documentation
  10. 5.10Practice: complete correction cycle
  1. 6.1Operator exposure and its limits
  2. 6.2Reduction measures at the workstation
  3. 6.3Seats and cab suspension
  4. 6.4Fleet vibration monitoring programme
  5. 6.5Associated preventive maintenance
  6. 6.6Training for drivers and mechanics
  7. 6.7Indicators and action thresholds
  8. 6.8Common diagnostic errors
  9. 6.9Solved real-world cases
  10. 6.10Final project: diagnosis and correction report
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 Testlab, HBM nCode GlyphWorks, MATLAB, Python (SciPy), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real measurement procedures with accelerometers on an off-road course, spectral analysis of transmission orders, and verification after balancing and correction. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty 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, with ciber-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.

Operator exposure and its limits

Interpret vibration as a symptom of the vehicle's mechanical condition.

Reduction measures at the workstation

Select sensors and configure vibration measurement.

Seats and cab suspension

Apply frequency and order analysis to diagnosis.

Fleet vibration monitoring programme

Identify common mechanical causes in transmissions, wheels and suspensions.

Associated preventive maintenance

Correct and verify imbalances and misalignments.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

NVH engineerOff-road vehicle diagnostics technicianVehicle dynamics engineerPredictive maintenance technicianOccupational risk prevention technicianCompetition vehicle preparer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

The course uses Simcenter Testlab, HBM nCode GlyphWorks, MATLAB and Python (SciPy). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

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

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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