Master’s in Heavy Machinery Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in heavy machinery engineering. 12 modules covering machine types, product design, structures and mechanisms, powertrain, hydraulics, stability, cab safety, electronics, manufacturing, CE marking and UNE-EN 474-1, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Heavy Machinery Engineering — 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$12,400 (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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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
Analyse the types and applications of heavy machinery.
Develop products with a platform approach.
Design structures and working mechanisms.
Integrate powertrains and hydraulics.
Assess stability and performance.
Apply regulations and CE marking.
Manage the lifecycle and service of the machine.
Who it's for
- Heavy machinery product engineers.
- Structural engineers working on booms, frames and welded structures.
- Hydraulics engineers in construction equipment.
- Homologation engineers handling CE marking and compliance.
- Quality engineers in machinery manufacturing.
- Service engineers in after-sales and fleet support.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction machinery sector.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 474-1 (earth-moving machinery)
- ISO 20474-1 (earth-moving machinery safety)
- ISO 6015 (digging forces)
- ISO 14397-1 (tipping load of loaders)
- ISO 10567 (lifting capacity of excavators)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- Directive 2000/14/EC (noise emissions)
- ISO 3471 (ROPS structures)
- SolidWorks
- Ansys Mechanical
- MSC Adams
- Siemens Teamcenter
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Crawler and wheeled excavators1.2Wheel loaders and compact loaders1.3Rigid and articulated dump trucks1.4Bulldozers and crawler tractors1.5Motor graders for earthworks1.6Mobile and tower cranes1.7Soil and asphalt compactors1.8Drill rigs and foundation equipment1.9Market and main manufacturers1.10Case study: fleet selection for a construction site
2.1Capturing customer requirements2.2Product architecture2.3Shared platform strategy2.4Component modularity2.5Design for manufacture and assembly2.6Target costs by subsystem2.7Development cycle and phase gates2.8Requirements and change management2.9PLM lifecycle management2.10Practical exercise: product specification
3.1Booms and sticks3.2Design of buckets and attachments3.3Kinematics of the working equipment3.4Digging forces to ISO 60153.5Heavy-plate welded structures3.6Finite element analysis3.7Fatigue in welded joints3.8High-strength structural steels3.9Pins, bushings and lubrication3.10Laboratory: kinematics of an excavator
4.1Industrial diesel engines4.2Power-shift transmissions for loaders4.3Hydrostatic drive for compact machines4.4Axles with final drives4.5Cooling packages4.6Stage V emissions compliance4.7Powertrain electrification4.8Integration into the frame4.9Fuel consumption efficiency4.10Case study: powertrain of a motor grader
5.1Architecture of work circuits5.2Load sensing systems5.3Variable displacement piston pumps5.4Main valve blocks5.5Boom, arm and bucket cylinders5.6Energy efficiency of the circuit5.7Electro-hydraulic control of operator controls5.8Contamination and filtration5.9Circuit simulation5.10Practical exercise: excavator circuit
6.1Static stability of the machine6.2Tipping load of loaders6.3Lifting capacity of excavators6.4Hourly productivity by application6.5Cycle times6.6Output per litre of fuel6.7Performance testing6.8Connected machine data6.9Competitor comparisons6.10Laboratory: tipping load of a loader
7.1ROPS and FOPS structures7.2Visibility to ISO 50067.3Noise at the operator's ear7.4Whole-body vibration7.5Operator interface and controls7.6Access systems and steps7.7Air conditioning and pressurisation7.8Cab safety regulations7.9Cab design7.10Case study: designing a cab
8.1Controllers and electronic architecture8.2Telematics and machine data8.3GNSS machine control8.4Operator assistance systems8.5Autonomous functions on site8.6Embedded software development8.7Remote fault diagnosis8.8Machine cybersecurity8.9Trends in digitalisation8.10Practical exercise: GNSS slope control
9.1Robotic welding of structures9.2Machining of large parts9.3Assembly lines9.4Painting and corrosion protection9.5Quality management system9.6End-of-line testing9.7Supplier management9.8Lean production in assembly9.9Manufacturing costs9.10Case study: quality of a welded boom
10.1European Machinery Regulation10.2EN 474 series of standards10.3Requirements of ISO 2047410.4Emissions from non-road engines10.5Noise emissions from machines10.6CE marking procedure10.7Technical construction file10.8Market surveillance10.9Requirements of international markets10.10Case study: CE marking file
11.1Preventive maintenance plans11.2After-sales organisation11.3Fleet telematics11.4Component remanufacturing11.5Total cost of ownership11.6Machinery rental11.7Used machinery market11.8Product sustainability11.9End of life and recycling11.10Case study: remanufacturing programme
12.1Definition of the machine12.2Customer and market requirements12.3Product architecture12.4Structural design12.5Hydraulic system design12.6Operator safety12.7Conformity and CE marking12.8Economic analysis of the product12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, MSC Adams and Siemens Teamcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: stability and lifting capacity tests, structural validation of booms and manufacturing quality audits. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UNE-EN 474-1, ISO 20474-1, ISO 6015, ISO 14397-1, ISO 10567, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, Directive 2000/14/EC, ISO 3471.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, MSC Adams and Siemens Teamcenter, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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