Advanced Oil-Hydraulics Course for Heavy Machinery
Online 300 h course in advanced oil-hydraulics for heavy machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power, safety requirements), ISO 1219-1 (graphic symbols for hydraulic circuits) and Simcenter Amesim. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Advanced Oil-Hydraulics Course for Heavy Machinery — studying from Canada
Canada's off-road and heavy machinery sector serves mining, forestry, agriculture and construction, all major contributors to the national economy. Manufacturers and dealers in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia supply equipment for resource extraction and infrastructure. Mining activity in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the territories drives demand for rugged vehicle engineering and maintenance expertise. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, machine safety and special vehicle design.
Fees for Canada: C$698 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, and vehicle and equipment safety is governed by standards such as those from the CSA and rules from Transport Canada where applicable. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Canada might value this qualification for special vehicles and machinery?
Employers could include mining, forestry, agricultural, construction and specialist vehicle manufacturers across Canada. Each employer decides how much weight to place on a private qualification, and practical experience is often central in these sectors. The final project can demonstrate applied capability, but it does not guarantee any role.
How can I study this while working in Canada, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and in English, so you can study from anywhere in Canada without a student visa. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which some Canadian employers offer for job-relevant training.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the hydraulic architectures of heavy machinery.
Explain pump and valve control in load-sensing and electro-hydraulic systems.
Evaluate the energy efficiency and losses of the system.
Model the dynamics of hydraulic circuits.
Size components and circuits for a specific application.
Validate and commission a hydraulic system.
Design a complete hydraulic circuit as a final project.
Who it's for
- Oil-hydraulic systems engineer who wants to specialise in Advanced Oil-Hydraulics for Heavy Machinery.
- Hydraulic circuit designer who wants to specialise in Advanced Oil-Hydraulics for Heavy Machinery.
- Commissioning technician who wants to specialise in Advanced Oil-Hydraulics for Heavy Machinery.
- Energy efficiency engineer who wants to specialise in Advanced Oil-Hydraulics for Heavy Machinery.
- Validation engineer who wants to specialise in Advanced Oil-Hydraulics for Heavy Machinery.
- Hydraulic diagnostics technician who wants to specialise in Advanced Oil-Hydraulics for Heavy Machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to join heavy machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power, safety requirements)
- ISO 1219-1 (graphic symbols for hydraulic circuits)
- ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness code)
- ISO 6743-4 (classification of hydraulic fluids)
- ISO 15380 (environmentally acceptable hydraulic fluids)
- EN ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
- ISO 4409 (measurement of pump and motor performance)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Open-centre, closed-centre and their variants1.2Load-sensing systems1.3Pressure and flow compensation1.4Variable-displacement pumps and their control1.5Flow sharing between simultaneous functions1.6Priorities: steering, brakes and work functions1.7Closed travel circuits1.8Hybrid and electro-hydraulic architectures1.9Criteria for choosing an architecture1.10Workshop: comparison of two architectures for one machine
2.1Pump pressure and flow regulators2.2Constant power control2.3Load signal and its transmission2.4Compensated valves and multi-section blocks2.5Pilot-operated check and lowering valves2.6Compensation valves during lowering2.7Pump control electronics2.8Interaction between diesel engine and pump2.9Engine overload protection2.10Practice: configuring a pump control
3.1Sources of loss in each architecture3.2Consumption comparison between solutions3.3Energy recovery during lowering and slewing3.4Accumulators as energy storage3.5Electric drives for auxiliary functions3.6Power management between functions3.7Measuring consumption by function3.8Fuel cost over the lifecycle3.9Trade-off between efficiency and system cost3.10Practice: energy analysis of a circuit
4.1Circuit stability and oscillations4.2Pressure surges and their damping4.3Oil volume and compressibility4.4Actuator response and control feel4.5Interaction between functions and couplings4.6Cavitation and supply pressure4.7Effect of temperature on response4.8Simulation of circuit dynamics4.9Tuning the behaviour perceived by the operator4.10Practice: diagnosing an instability
5.1Circuit requirements specification5.2Sizing of pumps, valves and actuators5.3Selection of lines and components5.4Loss and temperature calculations5.5Filtration and required cleanliness5.6Machine layout and accessibility5.7Hydraulic schematic and its documentation5.8Representation standards and symbology5.9Design review and checklist5.10Practice: designing a working-equipment circuit
6.1Circuit test plan6.2Commissioning and adjustment of settings6.3Performance measurement and comparison with requirements6.4Circuit durability testing6.5Final documentation and manuals6.6Training of service personnel6.7Change management and revalidation6.8Common errors in hydraulic design6.9Trends: electrification and intelligent control6.10Final project: design and validation of a complete circuit
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are 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 Simcenter Amesim, Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), Hopsan, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real hydraulic test bench procedures, dynamic simulation of load-sensing circuits and measurement of system energy efficiency. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Analyse the hydraulic architectures of heavy machinery.
Explain pump and valve control in load-sensing and electro-hydraulic systems.
Evaluate the energy efficiency and losses of the system.
Model the dynamics of hydraulic circuits.
Size components and circuits for a specific application.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command 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 totals 300 hours, 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 Simcenter Amesim, Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids) and Hopsan. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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