Course in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery
300-hour online course in high-torque electric motors in machinery. 6 modules covering IEC 60034-1 (rotating electrical machines), IEC 60034-30-1 (motor efficiency classes) and ANSYS Motor-CAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery — studying from Ireland
Ireland's agricultural, forestry, construction and utility sectors rely heavily on off-road vehicles and specialist machinery, creating steady demand for engineers and technicians. Dealers, manufacturers' service networks and specialist fabricators support tractors, earthmoving equipment, forestry machines and bespoke vehicles. Engineers in this area work on hydraulics, powertrain integration, machine safety and maintenance planning. Machinery safety and market surveillance are overseen by national safety and standards authorities in line with European machinery directives.
Fees for Ireland: €644 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Are there professional bodies in Ireland for off-road and specialist vehicle engineers that this qualification relates to?
Off-road and machinery engineers in Ireland often join Engineers Ireland, and agricultural and construction sectors have their own industry associations. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership, licences or recognition. Confirm entry requirements directly with any body you are considering.
Do Irish employers in agriculture, construction and specialist machinery value this training?
Employers in Ireland's agricultural machinery, construction and plant hire sectors generally weigh practical experience heavily. A private online qualification may support your application, but its value is decided by each employer. The final project can help demonstrate your skills, though no outcome is guaranteed.
Is the programme manageable alongside work, and can my employer pay for it?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study around field or workshop schedules from anywhere in Ireland. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
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
Analyse the advantages of electric drive in machinery.
Compare high-torque motor types and their characteristics.
Explain power electronics and control strategies.
Size batteries and energy management systems.
Integrate the electric motor into the machine's mechanics.
Apply electrical safety requirements for high voltage.
Design the electric powertrain of a machine as a final project.
Who it's for
- Machinery electrification engineer who wants to specialise in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery.
- Power electronics engineer who wants to specialise in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery.
- Battery systems engineer who wants to specialise in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery.
- High-voltage technician in machinery who wants to specialise in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery.
- Powertrain integration engineer who wants to specialise in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery.
- Electrical machine maintenance technician who wants to specialise in High-Torque Electric Motors in Machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join electric machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60034-1 (rotating electrical machines)
- IEC 60034-30-1 (motor efficiency classes)
- IEC 61800-5-1 (variable speed drive systems, safety)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (safety of traction batteries)
- IEC 60204-1 (electrical equipment of machines)
- UN 38.3 (transport of lithium batteries)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Why electrify a working machine1.2Torque requirements at low speed1.3Comparison with diesel-hydraulic drive1.4Architectures: battery, hybrid and cable-fed1.5Travel drive and work-function drives1.6Duty cycles and power demand1.7Cases where electrification works well1.8Cases where it is not yet viable1.9Terminology and nomenclature1.10Workshop: analysing a duty cycle for electrification
2.1Permanent magnet motor2.2Induction (asynchronous) motor2.3Switched reluctance motor2.4External-rotor and hub motors2.5Torque and power curves2.6Continuous torque versus peak torque2.7Efficiency and efficiency maps2.8Cooling by air, liquid and oil2.9Selection criteria by application2.10Practice: motor selection for a function
3.1Inverter and its sizing3.2Vector and torque control3.3Position and current sensors3.4Field weakening and speed range3.5Regenerative braking and its management3.6DC link and protections3.7Electromagnetic compatibility3.8Inverter cooling3.9Diagnostics of the motor-inverter assembly3.10Practice: configuring a drive
4.1Battery sizing by duty cycle4.2Cell chemistry and its limits4.3Thermal management of the energy system4.4Battery management system and protections4.5Charging: power, times and infrastructure4.6Battery degradation and life4.7Alternatives: cable, fuel cell and hybrid4.8Real versus declared range4.9Total cost of ownership4.10Practice: energy sizing of a machine
5.1Motor mounting and transmission to the shaft5.2Reducers and direct drive5.3Stiffness, alignment and vibration5.4Protection against dust, water and impact5.5High-voltage wiring and its protection5.6Mass distribution and centre of gravity5.7Interface with remaining hydraulics5.8Controls and operator experience5.9System documentation5.10Practice: integration diagram of a drive
6.1High-voltage electrical risk in machinery6.2Disconnection and lockout procedures6.3Staff training and authorisation6.4Intervention after an accident or fire6.5Maintenance of the electrical system6.6Diagnostics and spare parts6.7Applicable regulations and marking6.8End of life and battery recycling6.9Common errors in electrification projects6.10Final project: electrification proposal for a machine
How you'll learn
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, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Motor-CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS and ANSYS Maxwell, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real electric motor test bench procedures, characterisation of torque-speed curves and simulation of machine duty cycles. 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 advantages of electric drive in machinery.
Compare high-torque motor types and their characteristics.
Explain power electronics and control strategies.
Size batteries and energy management systems.
Integrate the electric motor into the machine's mechanics.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of 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 is 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.
The programme works with ANSYS Motor-CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS and ANSYS Maxwell. 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 can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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