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Preventive Maintenance for Transmissions Course

Online course of 300 h in preventive maintenance for transmissions. 6 modules covering EN 13306 (maintenance terminology), EN 15341 (maintenance indicators) and SAP PM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain why the transmission is a critical asset to be preserved.

02

Select fluids and lubricants according to the manufacturer's specification.

03

Define routines for periodic inspection and checking.

04

Detect incipient problems through oil analysis and pressure measurements.

05

Apply good practice in fluid changes and interventions.

06

Measure maintenance performance with standardised indicators.

07

Draw up a preventive transmission plan with its cost.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Transmission maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Preventive maintenance in transmissions.
  • Maintenance planner wishing to specialise in Preventive maintenance in transmissions.
  • Powertrain mechanic wishing to specialise in Preventive maintenance in transmissions.
  • Machinery workshop manager wishing to specialise in Preventive maintenance in transmissions.
  • Lubrication analyst wishing to specialise in Preventive maintenance in transmissions.
  • Fleet maintenance supervisor wishing to specialise in Preventive maintenance in transmissions.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter construction machinery.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 13306 (maintenance terminology)
  • EN 15341 (maintenance indicators)
  • ISO 6743-6 (classification of gear lubricants)
  • API GL-5 (gear lubricants)
  • SAE J306 (viscosity of lubricants for axles and manual transmissions)
  • Caterpillar TO-4 (transmission and powertrain fluids)
  • ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness code)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Types of transmission and their maintenance needs
  2. 1.2Components with limited life
  3. 1.3Failure modes avoidable through maintenance
  4. 1.4Cost of a transmission versus the cost of its maintenance
  5. 1.5Severity of use and its effect on intervals
  6. 1.6Manufacturer information and its interpretation
  7. 1.7Equipment history and its value
  8. 1.8The operator's role in preservation
  9. 1.9Organisation of transmission maintenance
  10. 1.10Workshop: review of a fleet's maintenance plan
  1. 2.1Fluid specification and compliance
  2. 2.2Mixing and substitutions: risks
  3. 2.3Levels, control and checking procedure
  4. 2.4Real versus theoretical change intervals
  5. 2.5Filtration and filter replacement
  6. 2.6Water and particle contamination
  7. 2.7Oil analysis and trend reading
  8. 2.8Correct sampling
  9. 2.9Storage and handling of fluid
  10. 2.10Practice: lubrication plan for a transmission
  1. 3.1Daily checks carried out by the operator
  2. 3.2Periodic workshop inspection
  3. 3.3Measurement of pressures and temperatures
  4. 3.4Checking of clearances and play
  5. 3.5Seal inspection and leak detection
  6. 3.6Checking of controls and calibrations
  7. 3.7Verification of sensors and alarms
  8. 3.8Inspection of the cooling circuit
  9. 3.9Recording of checks
  10. 3.10Practice: periodic checklist
  1. 4.1Symptoms that anticipate a failure
  2. 4.2Changes in gear-shifting behaviour
  3. 4.3New noises and vibrations
  4. 4.4Increase in operating temperature
  5. 4.5Particles in the filter and on the magnet
  6. 4.6Intermittent fault codes
  7. 4.7Telemetry and parameter monitoring
  8. 4.8Decision to intervene or keep monitoring
  9. 4.9Communication between operator and workshop
  10. 4.10Practice: analysis of three symptom cases
  1. 5.1Clean intervention and sealing of openings
  2. 5.2Torque values and tightening sequences
  3. 5.3Replacement of gaskets and seals
  4. 5.4Calibration after intervention
  5. 5.5Bleeding and commissioning
  6. 5.6Running-in after a major repair
  7. 5.7Specific tooling required
  8. 5.8Documentation of the intervention
  9. 5.9Training of workshop staff
  10. 5.10Practice: procedure for a typical intervention
  1. 6.1Planning of interventions and shutdowns
  2. 6.2Management of critical spare parts
  3. 6.3In-house repair versus reconditioned exchange
  4. 6.4Maintenance cost per machine hour
  5. 6.5Reliability and availability indicators
  6. 6.6Warranties and relations with the manufacturer
  7. 6.7Common errors that shorten life
  8. 6.8Audit of the maintenance plan
  9. 6.9Continuous improvement using historical data
  10. 6.10Final project: preventive transmission maintenance plan
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 makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP PM, Fiix CMMS, advanced Excel, manufacturer diagnostic tools, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for transmission oil analysis, inspection of magnetic plugs and filters, and clutch pressure tests. Assessment is continuous per 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-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in the 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.

Planning of interventions and shutdowns

Explain why the transmission is a critical asset to be preserved.

Management of critical spare parts

Select fluids and lubricants according to the manufacturer's specification.

In-house repair versus reconditioned exchange

Define routines for periodic inspection and checking.

Maintenance cost per machine hour

Detect incipient problems through oil analysis and pressure measurements.

Reliability and availability indicators

Apply good practice in fluid changes and interventions.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Transmission maintenance technicianMaintenance plannerPowertrain mechanicHeavy machinery workshop managerLubrication analystFleet maintenance supervisor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with SAP PM, Fiix CMMS, advanced Excel and manufacturer diagnostic tools. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the continuous assessment and the 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 programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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