Hydraulic Systems Simulation Course
Online 300-hour course in hydraulic systems simulation. 6 modules covering ISO 1219-1 (graphic symbols for hydraulic fluid power), ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power. Safety) and Simcenter Amesim. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Hydraulic Systems Simulation Course — 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$868 (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.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the fundamentals of modelling lumped-parameter hydraulic circuits.
Model pumps, valves, cylinders and accumulators including their non-linearities.
Simulate the dynamic response of a circuit together with its control system.
Validate a hydraulic model against test data.
Apply simulation to the design, sizing and diagnosis of circuits.
Exchange models between tools using co-simulation standards.
Develop a complete model of a machine's hydraulic circuit.
Who it's for
- Hydraulic simulation engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Systems Simulation.
- Control systems engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Systems Simulation.
- Hydraulic design engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Systems Simulation.
- Component R&D engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Systems Simulation.
- Virtual validation engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Systems Simulation.
- Systems modelling consultant who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Systems Simulation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join hydraulic component manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 1219-1 (graphic symbols for hydraulic fluid power)
- ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power. Safety)
- ISO 4409 (test methods for hydraulic pumps and motors)
- ISO 10770-1 (testing of servo valves)
- ISO 6743-4 (lubricants, family H)
- FMI 2.0 (Functional Mock-up Interface)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1When to simulate a circuit and when not to1.2Steady-state and dynamic simulation1.3Available tools and their scope1.4Level of detail suited to the objective1.5Required component data1.6Common assumptions and their effect1.7Validation as a requirement of the model1.8Use cases: design, diagnosis and training1.9Limits of simulation1.10Workshop: defining the scope of a model
2.1Fixed and variable displacement pumps2.2Motors and cylinders2.3Directional and proportional valves2.4Pressure and flow control valves2.5Accumulators and their dynamics2.6Lines: losses and capacitance2.7Fluid: compressibility and viscosity2.8Internal leakage and efficiencies2.9Catalogue data and parameters to estimate2.10Practice: modelling a basic circuit
3.1System equations and numerical solution3.2Integration step and stability3.3Start-up and shutdown transients3.4Pressure surges and their damping3.5Simulation of the control loop3.6Tuning controller parameters3.7Interaction between circuit functions3.8Simulation of the mechanical load3.9Co-simulation with the mechanical model3.10Practice: simulating a controlled movement
4.1Measurements needed to validate the model4.2Comparison of pressures, flows and positions4.3Sources of discrepancy and their hierarchy4.4Justified parameter adjustment4.5Sensitivity analysis4.6Validity of the model outside the measured range4.7Documentation of the model and its validation4.8Version control4.9Review by a second engineer4.10Practice: correlating a test with the model
5.1Sizing components with the model5.2Efficiency and loss study5.3Evaluation of circuit alternatives5.4Thermal study of the system5.5Diagnosis of anomalous behaviour5.6Reproducing a fault in simulation5.7Studying modifications before implementing them5.8Simulation for technician training5.9Communicating results to the team5.10Practice: evaluating two circuit alternatives
6.1Choice of tool according to need6.2Component libraries and their reliability6.3Simulation project cost6.4Integration with the design process6.5Necessary team training6.6Common errors in hydraulic simulation6.7When a calculation by hand is enough6.8Good documentation practices6.9EVOLUTION OF TOOLS6.10Final project: validated model of a machinery circuit
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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), Hopsan, Dymola (Modelica), Automation Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for correlating models with a hydraulic test rig, simulation of pressure transients, and hardware-in-the-loop tests. 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.
Explain the fundamentals of modelling lumped-parameter hydraulic circuits.
Model pumps, valves, cylinders and accumulators including their non-linearities.
Simulate the dynamic response of a circuit together with its control system.
Validate a hydraulic model against test data.
Apply simulation to the design, sizing and diagnosis of circuits.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree 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 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with Simcenter Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), Hopsan, Dymola (Modelica), Automation Studio. 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 in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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