Energy Efficiency in Mining Machinery Course
Online 300-hour course in energy efficiency in mining machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 50001 (energy management systems), ISO 50006 (energy baselines and energy performance indicators) and advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Energy Efficiency in Mining Machinery Course — 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: €743 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the energy consumption of a mining operation by process.
Carry out an energy diagnosis with measurement and baseline.
Optimise the consumption of the loading and haulage fleet.
Identify efficiency improvements in grinding, pumping and ventilation.
Evaluate renewable supply options and energy contracts.
Calculate the profitability of energy efficiency investments.
Design an energy management programme in line with ISO 50001.
Who it's for
- Energy manager in mining who wants to specialise in energy efficiency in mining machinery.
- Energy auditor who wants to specialise in energy efficiency in mining machinery.
- Mining process engineer who wants to specialise in energy efficiency in mining machinery.
- Haulage fleet manager who wants to specialise in energy efficiency in mining machinery.
- Sustainability engineer who wants to specialise in energy efficiency in mining machinery.
- Energy procurement manager who wants to specialise in energy efficiency in mining machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter metal mining.
What you'll work with
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- ISO 50006 (energy baselines and energy performance indicators)
- ISO 50015 (measurement and verification of energy performance)
- IPMVP Protocol (measurement and verification of savings)
- Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency
- RD 56/2016 (energy audits)
- ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas inventory)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Breakdown of consumption: mine, plant and services1.2Energy per tonne processed1.3Haulage fleet as the largest fuel consumer1.4Grinding and comminution as the largest electricity consumer1.5Underground ventilation and pumping1.6Compressed air and its losses1.7Energy cost within the cost structure1.8Reference energy indicators1.9Energy metering and accounting1.10Workshop: energy breakdown of an operation
2.1Inventory of equipment and consumption2.2Meter installation and sub-metering2.3Fleet data and fuel consumption2.4Energy audit: methodology2.5Identifying avoidable losses2.6Comparison between shifts and between equipment2.7Normalisation by production and ore hardness2.8Energy management system2.9Objectives and baselines2.10Practical: energy measurement plan
3.1Haul road design and rolling resistance3.2Gradients, distances and mine planning3.3Loader-truck matching and queuing3.4Efficient driving and training3.5Tyres and pressures3.6Trolley assist and haulage electrification3.7Conveyor versus truck transport3.8Automation and consumption consistency3.9Consumption tracking by equipment3.10Practical: fleet consumption reduction plan
4.1Comminution: efficiency and specific consumption4.2Optimising fragmentation from blasting4.3Classification and load recirculation4.4Pumps, motors and variable speed drives4.5Compressed air: leaks and working pressure4.6Demand-based ventilation underground4.7Water pumping and level management4.8Waste heat and its recovery4.9Maintenance and its effect on consumption4.10Practical: savings opportunities in the plant
5.1Energy procurement and tariff structure5.2Demand and peak management5.3Solar and wind self-generation at the operation5.4Energy storage5.5Microgrids and backup5.6Power quality and its hidden cost5.7Power purchase agreements5.8Carbon footprint of the operation5.9Requirements of customers and financiers5.10Practical: assessment of a self-generation option
6.1Portfolio of measures and prioritisation6.2Economic analysis of each measure6.3Financing efficiency projects6.4Measurement and verification of savings6.5Energy programme governance6.6Training and energy culture6.7Indicators and dashboard6.8Common mistakes in efficiency programmes6.9Decarbonisation roadmap6.10Final project: energy efficiency programme for a mine
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are 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 advanced Excel, Python (pandas), Power BI, RETScreen, HOMER Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real energy audit procedures for a mining operation, analysis of haulage fleet consumption, and measurement and verification of savings. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise the energy consumption of a mining operation by process.
Carry out an energy diagnosis with measurement and baseline.
Optimise the consumption of the loading and haulage fleet.
Identify efficiency improvements in grinding, pumping and ventilation.
Evaluate renewable supply options and energy contracts.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 comprises 300 hours in total, 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 uses advanced Excel, Python (pandas), Power BI, RETScreen and HOMER Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative 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 towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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