ROPS/FOPS Testing in Agricultural Machinery Course
Online 300-hour course in ROPS/FOPS testing for agricultural machinery. 6 modules covering OECD Code 4 (static ROPS test on tractors), OECD Code 10 (FOPS test on tractors) and LS-DYNA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the risk of rollover and falling objects in agricultural work.
Interpret the requirements of the OECD codes applicable to ROPS and FOPS.
Prepare the assembly, instrumentation and load sequence of a test.
Measure deformations, absorbed energies and intrusion into the safety zone.
Correlate test results with finite element models.
Write a test report suitable for certification.
Propose rollover prevention measures on the farm.
Who it's for
- Homologation test engineer wishing to specialise in ROPS/FOPS testing in agricultural machinery.
- Structural engineer in agricultural machinery wishing to specialise in ROPS/FOPS testing in agricultural machinery.
- Test laboratory technician wishing to specialise in ROPS/FOPS testing in agricultural machinery.
- Structural simulation engineer wishing to specialise in ROPS/FOPS testing in agricultural machinery.
- Prevention technician in the agricultural sector wishing to specialise in ROPS/FOPS testing in agricultural machinery.
- Product certification manager wishing to specialise in ROPS/FOPS testing in agricultural machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join tractor manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- OECD Code 4 (static ROPS test on tractors)
- OECD Code 10 (FOPS test on tractors)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 1322/2014 (construction of agricultural vehicles)
- OECD Code 6 (front ROPS on narrow-track tractors)
- OECD Code 7 (rear ROPS on narrow-track tractors)
- ISO 27850 (FOPS on agricultural tractors)
- RD 1215/1997 (work equipment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Tractor rollover accidents: why they continue to occur1.2Protective structures: arch, frame and cab1.3Test standards applicable to tractors and agricultural machinery1.4Static tests and dynamic tests1.5Folding roll bars and their real-world issues1.6Protection against falling objects in forestry and loading work1.7Deformation limit volume and acceptance criterion1.8Seat belt as part of the system1.9Older tractors and their adaptation1.10Workshop: identification of requirements for three machines
2.1Sample selection and its representativeness2.2Prior documentation from the manufacturer2.3Instrumentation: load cells and transducers2.4Test bench and anchorage tooling2.5Definition of load application points2.6Calculation of the energy and forces required2.7Test stop criteria and safety2.8Environmental and temperature conditions2.9Data recording and traceability2.10Practical: test plan for a protective arch
3.1Longitudinal, lateral and vertical load sequence3.2Measurement of force and absorbed energy3.3Measurement of displacement and deformation3.4Checking the deformation limit volume3.5Fracture, cracking and rejection criteria3.6Final crush test3.7Photography and documentation of evidence3.8Repeatability and test dispersion3.9Incidents during the test3.10Practical: simulated execution and recording of results
4.1Finite element model of the structure4.2Elastoplastic material and real data4.3Simulation of the regulatory sequence4.4Correlation between simulation and test4.5Using simulation for pre-sizing4.6Product variants and revalidation4.7Limitations of simulation in certification4.8Calculation documentation4.9Independent verification of the model4.10Practical: comparison of simulated and tested results
5.1Test report: content and format5.2Testing bodies and recognition5.3Certification and its geographical validity5.4Marking and structure plate5.5Manufacturer's technical file5.6Subsequent modifications and loss of validity5.7Repair of a deformed structure: criterion5.8Market surveillance and product recall5.9Responsibility of the manufacturer and the converter5.10Practical: writing the report of a test
6.1Checking the condition of the structure in use6.2Effective use of seat belt and training6.3Folded roll bars: risk and management6.4Retrofitting protection on older tractors6.5Aid for renewal and safety improvements6.6Investigation of rollover accidents6.7Farm safety indicators6.8Common errors in maintaining protection6.9Communicating risk to the farmer6.10Final project: protection verification plan for a fleet
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: the student progresses at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LS-DYNA, Abaqus, HBM catman, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real static load test procedures on protective structures, verification of the driver's safety zone, and finite element simulation of rollover. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the risk of rollover and falling objects in agricultural work.
Interpret the requirements of the OECD codes applicable to ROPS and FOPS.
Prepare the assembly, instrumentation and load sequence of a test.
Measure deformations, absorbed energies and intrusion into the safety zone.
Correlate test results with finite element models.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.
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 consists of 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 LS-DYNA, Abaqus, HBM catman and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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