Wheel Loader Operation Course
Online 300-hour course in wheel loader operation. 6 modules covering EN 474-3 (loaders, safety), ISO 14397-1 (loaders, nominal operating load) and Cat Payload. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the operation and systems of the wheel loader.
Carry out safety checks before operating.
Apply efficient loading techniques at stockpiles and at the face.
Use attachments such as forks or special buckets.
Prevent risks of overturning, run-over and collision during operation.
Calculate output and optimise work cycles.
Plan preventive maintenance of the wheel loader.
Who it's for
- Wheel loader operator who wants to specialise in Wheel Loader Operation.
- Aggregates plant supervisor who wants to specialise in Wheel Loader Operation.
- Head of plant machinery who wants to specialise in Wheel Loader Operation.
- Plant machinery maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Wheel Loader Operation.
- Stockyard supervisor who wants to specialise in Wheel Loader Operation.
- Operator instructor who wants to specialise in Wheel Loader Operation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter quarrying and aggregates.
What you'll work with
- EN 474-3 (loaders, safety)
- ISO 14397-1 (loaders, nominal operating load)
- ISO 7546 (nominal capacity of loader buckets)
- ISO 3471 (roll-over protective structures ROPS)
- ISO 9533 (travel alarms)
- Real Decreto 1215/1997 (work equipment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Wheeled and tracked loaders: differences1.2Parts: articulated frame, arms, bucket and transmission1.3Types of bucket and attachments1.4Bucket capacity and nominal load1.5Tipping load and stability1.6Transmission, torque converter and working modes1.7Hydraulic system and arm kinematics1.8Controls, instrumentation and on-board weighing1.9Quick coupler and attachment change1.10Workshop: identification of components and controls
2.1Pre-start inspection2.2Levels, leaks and filters2.3Tyre condition, pressures and guards2.4Teeth, cutting edges and bucket wear2.5Brake, steering and light checks2.6Visibility, mirrors and cameras2.7Locking the articulation during maintenance2.8Preparing the work area2.9Organising the working face and traffic flows2.10Practice: pre-operation checklist
3.1Penetration into the pile and bucket filling3.2Fill factor and actual payload3.3V-cycle and Y-cycle3.4Parallel loading and drive-through loading3.5Truck positioning and manoeuvring distance3.6Discharge height and reach3.7Loading hoppers and conveyor belts3.8Loading loose, rocky and sticky material3.9Cleaning the work area and floor maintenance3.10Practice: timed loading cycle
4.1Moving and stockpiling material4.2Forming piles and reclaiming4.3Levelling and cleaning surfaces4.4Loading pallets with forks4.5Working with grapples, sweepers and snow blades4.6Work in warehouses and indoors4.7Load transport: height and visibility4.8Working on slopes and ramps4.9Towing and vehicle recovery4.10Practice: work with two different attachments
5.1Main risks: overturning, run-over and falling load5.2Blind spots and pedestrian traffic5.3Speed, distances and braking with a load5.4Stability with the bucket raised5.5Working near slopes and edges5.6Buried and overhead services5.7Night work and dusty conditions5.8Safe parking and locking5.9Response to incidents and emergencies5.10Practice: workstation risk assessment
6.1Calculating hourly output6.2Factors that reduce performance6.3Efficient driving and fuel consumption6.4Tyre wear and its cost6.5First-level operator maintenance6.6Early detection of fault symptoms6.7Hour meter records and work reports6.8On-board weighing and load control6.9Common mistakes of novice operators6.10Final project: optimisation of a real loading cycle
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress 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 Cat Payload, Komatsu KOMTRAX, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for truck loading practice at stockpiles, cycle and performance measurement, and daily machine checks. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Describe the operation and systems of the wheel loader.
Carry out safety checks before operating.
Apply efficient loading techniques at stockpiles and at the face.
Use attachments such as forks or special buckets.
Prevent risks of overturning, run-over and collision during operation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with Cat Payload, Komatsu KOMTRAX, advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM's own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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