Postgraduate Diploma in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs. 8 modules covering the EN 13001 series (cranes, general design), FEM 1.001 (calculation rules for lifting appliances) and SAP PM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the STS, RMG and ASC equipment and its role in the terminal.
Analyse the mechanics and structure of cranes according to EN 13001.
Diagnose the electrical and control systems of cranes.
Define preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Design performance indicators according to EN 15341.
Apply reliability and root cause analysis to failures.
Organise maintenance with safety criteria.
Who it's for
- Port crane maintenance engineer who wants to specialise in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs.
- Terminal maintenance manager who wants to specialise in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs.
- Equipment reliability engineer who wants to specialise in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs.
- Crane automation technician who wants to specialise in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs.
- Terminal KPI analyst who wants to specialise in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs.
- Lifting equipment inspector who wants to specialise in STS/RMG/ASC Equipment: Maintenance and KPIs.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter container terminals.
What you'll work with
- EN 13001 series (cranes, general design)
- FEM 1.001 (calculation rules for lifting appliances)
- EN 15011 (overhead and gantry cranes)
- ISO 12482 (cranes, condition monitoring)
- ISO 9927-1 (cranes, inspections)
- EN 15341 (maintenance indicators)
- IEC 60204-32 (electrical equipment of lifting machines)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1STS quay cranes: types and dimensions1.2RMG and RTG yard cranes1.3ASC automated stacking cranes1.4Straddle carriers and AGVs1.5Spreaders and twin-lift1.6Electric drive systems1.7Automation and remote control1.8FEM 1.001 and EN 13001 standards1.9Operating cycles and productivity1.10Case study: comparison of yard layouts
2.1Steel structure and fatigue2.2Hoisting mechanisms2.3Travel and trolley mechanisms2.4Steel wire ropes: inspection to ISO 43092.5Brakes and clutches2.6Wheels, rails and runways2.7Weld inspection2.8Corrosion protection2.9Wind loads and storm anchorages2.10Practical exercise: wire rope inspection to ISO 4309
3.1Variable frequency drives3.2Cable supply and cable reels3.3Energy recovery3.4PLCs and control networks3.5Position and anti-collision sensors3.6Anti-sway systems3.7Container detection and OCR3.8Remote crane control3.9Electrical fault diagnosis3.10Laboratory: diagnosis of a hoist drive
4.1Preventive maintenance plans4.2Condition-based maintenance4.3Vibration analysis of gearboxes4.4Oil analysis on cranes4.5Lubrication and its scheduling4.6Statutory inspections4.7Critical spares management4.8CMMS applied to terminals4.9Maintenance within operational windows4.10Workshop: maintenance plan for an STS crane
5.1Gross moves per hour (GMPH)5.2Vessel productivity (BMPH)5.3Technical and operational availability5.4MTBF and MTTR of equipment5.5Maintenance cost per move5.6OEE applied to terminals5.7Downtime and its causes5.8Benchmarking between terminals5.9Dashboards5.10Practical exercise: crane KPI dashboard
6.1Pareto analysis of breakdowns6.2FMECA of container cranes6.3Root cause analysis6.4Weibull analysis of components6.5Obsolescence management6.6Modernisation and retrofit6.7Digital twins of equipment6.8Remote fleet monitoring6.9Telemetry data analysis6.10Case study: root cause analysis of spreader failures
7.1Working-at-height safety7.2Lockout–tagout (LOTO)7.3Safety in automated zones7.4Contractor management7.5Technical staff training7.6Organisation of the maintenance department7.7Shifts and on-call cover7.8Maintenance budget7.9Relations with manufacturers7.10Practical exercise: LOTO procedure for an RMG crane
8.1Fleet diagnosis8.2Indicator analysis8.3Critical failure analysis8.4Maintenance strategy8.5Monitoring plan8.6Organisation and resources8.7Business case8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 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 SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Siemens TIA Portal, Power BI, ReliaSoft Weibull++, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for structural inspections of STS cranes, failure analysis of lifting systems and equipment availability dashboards. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the STS, RMG and ASC equipment and its role in the terminal.
Analyse the mechanics and structure of cranes according to EN 13001.
Diagnose the electrical and control systems of cranes.
Define preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Design performance indicators according to EN 15341.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Siemens TIA Portal, Power BI, ReliaSoft Weibull++. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.
SEIUM’s own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrative 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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