Course in Type-Approval Testing for Forestry Machinery
Online 300 h course in type-approval testing for forestry machinery. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles), ISO 11850 (self-propelled forestry machinery: safety requirements) and LS-DYNA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Type-Approval Testing for Forestry Machinery — studying from Australia
Off-road and special-purpose vehicles are central to Australia's mining, agriculture, construction and emergency services sectors. Remote geography and harsh conditions create strong demand for robust machinery, including haul trucks, agricultural equipment and specialist fire and rescue vehicles. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, operator safety and machine automation. Employers include mining equipment manufacturers and dealers, agricultural machinery firms, construction companies and government fleet agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,020 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Australian engineering bodies for off-road vehicle work?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses competence independently, so check its requirements before enrolling if membership is your goal.
Which Australian employers work with off-road and special vehicles and machinery?
Mining and agricultural equipment makers, fleet operators, defence and emergency service vehicle suppliers, and four-wheel-drive modification businesses are examples. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria. Relevant experience and a practical final project are often as important as the qualification.
Can I study this online while working in Australia, and is there support?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; check the total hours and plan a realistic schedule.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the conformity framework applicable to tractors and forestry machines.
Interpret the operator protection requirements against rollover, falling objects and object penetration.
Assess control systems against functional safety criteria.
Plan performance and emissions tests in accordance with European regulations.
Prepare the technical file and type-approval test reports.
Distinguish mandatory certification from voluntary product certification.
Draft the type-approval plan for a forestry machine.
Who it's for
- Forestry machinery type-approval engineer wishing to specialise in type-approval testing for forestry machinery.
- Test service technician wishing to specialise in type-approval testing for forestry machinery.
- Product conformity manager wishing to specialise in type-approval testing for forestry machinery.
- Functional safety engineer wishing to specialise in type-approval testing for forestry machinery.
- Forestry machinery design engineer wishing to specialise in type-approval testing for forestry machinery.
- Market surveillance technician wishing to specialise in type-approval testing for forestry machinery.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join forestry machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
- ISO 11850 (self-propelled forestry machinery: safety requirements)
- ISO 8082-1 (ROPS on forestry machinery)
- ISO 8083 (FOPS on forestry machinery)
- ISO 8084 (OPS: operator protection on forestry machinery)
- ISO 25119 (functional safety of control systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery)
- Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Forestry machines covered and their classification1.2Applicable essential requirements1.3Harmonised standards specific to the forestry sector1.4Conformity assessment procedure1.5Role of the notified body where applicable1.6Technical file and its contents1.7Declaration of conformity and marking1.8Adapted base machines: who assumes conformity1.9Interchangeable equipment: heads and cranes1.10Workshop: identifying requirements for a harvester
2.1Protection against falling objects and branches2.2Protection against object penetration into the cab2.3Glazing and protective guards2.4Protection against chainsaw chain breakage2.5Protection against rollover and lateral displacement2.6Levelling cab and its safety2.7Access, emergency exits and visibility2.8Protection against cable in skidding equipment2.9Verification tests for these protections2.10Practice: test plan for a cab protection
3.1Controls, emergency stop and unintended start-up3.2Safety functions and their performance level3.3Validation of the control system3.4Movement locking and safe states3.5Crane and head: interlocks3.6Hydraulic systems and hose rupture3.7Electrical systems and protection3.8Control software and its validation3.9Documentation of the safety analysis3.10Practice: defining a safety function
4.1Stability and slope tests4.2Braking and immobilisation tests4.3Operator position noise and emitted noise4.4Whole-body and hand-arm vibration4.5Engine emissions and applicable stage4.6Crane tests and its capacity4.7Head tests and measurement4.8Strength and durability tests4.9Instrumentation and measurement traceability4.10Practice: test programme for a machine
5.1Structure of the technical file5.2Test reports and their contents5.3Instruction manual and mandatory warnings5.4Nameplate and marking5.5Document retention5.6Market surveillance and actions5.7Subsequent modifications and conversions5.8Second-hand machines and their commissioning5.9Manufacturer and importer liability5.10Practice: review of a technical file
6.1Requirements in markets outside the European Union6.2Voluntary certifications required by customers6.3Type-approval for road circulation6.4Machine safety in use: user obligations6.5Operator training and information6.6Incident management and safety claims6.7Common errors in forestry machinery conformity6.8Cost and timelines of the certification process6.9Planning the certification project6.10Final project: certification plan for a forestry machine
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, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LS-DYNA, MATLAB, Advanced Excel, SOLIDWORKS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for operator protective structure testing, control system and emergency stop verification, and review of conformity technical files. 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.
Describe the conformity framework applicable to tractors and forestry machines.
Interpret the operator protection requirements against rollover, falling objects and object penetration.
Assess control systems against functional safety criteria.
Plan performance and emissions tests in accordance with European regulations.
Prepare the technical file and type-approval test reports.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient level of 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with LS-DYNA, MATLAB, Advanced Excel and SOLIDWORKS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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