Course in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes
Online course of 300 h in construction vehicles: mobile cranes. 6 modules covering EN 13000 (mobile cranes: design and safety requirements), Real Decreto 837/2003 (ITC MIE-AEM-4 self-propelled mobile cranes) and Liebherr LICCON Work Planner. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes — studying from India
India's construction, mining, agriculture and material handling sectors drive demand for off-road and special vehicles. Manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Escorts Kubota, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharat Earth Movers operate significant production facilities across the country. Industrial clusters in Pune, Coimbatore, Chennai and Jamshedpur support this sector with strong supplier networks. Standards and safety requirements are referenced through the Bureau of Indian Standards and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Engineers in this area design hydraulic systems, drivetrains, operator interfaces and equipment for demanding field conditions.
Fees for India: ₹78,800 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India approve off-road and special vehicles?
Vehicle approval in India involves the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and Automotive Industry Standards under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Construction and agricultural machinery have their own sector standards through the Bureau of Indian Standards. SEIUM's qualification is private and not accredited by a national body, so it does not give approval status.
Which employers in India hire for off-road and machinery engineering?
Tractor, construction equipment and defence vehicle manufacturers, plus mining and agricultural machinery firms, are typical employers. Each sets its own hiring criteria and decides what weight to give a private qualification. Hands-on experience usually carries significant weight alongside any course you complete.
Can I study this online from India while working, and in what language?
Yes, the programme is 100% online, so you can study from any part of India without a student visa, fitting study around work. It is taught entirely in English, so you need a working level of the language. Each student has a technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or sponsored by an employer.
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
Classify mobile crane families and their specifications.
Interpret load charts and calculate the capacity for a lift.
Calculate the ground pressures transmitted by the outriggers.
Plan the site and the study of a lifting operation.
Organise statutory inspections and crane maintenance.
Evaluate hire costs and crane fleet management.
Apply European and Spanish mobile crane regulations in the final project.
Who it's for
- Lifting operations manager wishing to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes.
- Lift planning engineer wishing to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes.
- Technical manager of a crane hire company wishing to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes.
- Lifting equipment inspector wishing to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes.
- Site safety coordinator wishing to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes.
- Crane operations supervisor wishing to specialise in Construction Vehicles: Mobile Cranes.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter crane hire.
What you'll work with
- EN 13000 (mobile cranes: design and safety requirements)
- Real Decreto 837/2003 (ITC MIE-AEM-4 self-propelled mobile cranes)
- ISO 12480-1 (safe use of cranes)
- ISO 4309 (wire ropes: inspection and discard)
- ISO 9927-1 (crane inspections)
- ISO 4305 (stability of mobile cranes)
- UNE 58451 (crane operator training)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Truck-mounted, self-propelled and all-terrain cranes1.2Lattice-boom crawler crane1.3Ranges by rated capacity and by reach1.4Telescopic boom: sections and lengths1.5Fixed and folding jib1.6Counterweight: configurations and transport1.7Outriggers: surface and pressures1.8Transport dimensions and axle loads1.9Reading technical documentation and tables1.10Workshop: choosing a crane for three lifts
2.1Structure of the load chart2.2Relationship between radius, boom length and capacity2.3Effect of the jib and of the configuration2.4Net load available after deductions2.5Utilisation percentage and safety margins2.6Load moment limiter and its functions2.7Capacity over tyres and by slewing sectors2.8Checking the lift before hiring it2.9Calculation and simulation tools2.10Practice: calculating and validating a lift
3.1Lift and site study3.2Ground pressure and spreader plates3.3Ground: backfill, manholes and buried services3.4Levelling and extending outriggers3.5Distances to excavations and slopes3.6Overhead power lines and safety clearances3.7Interference with other cranes and obstacles3.8Wind limits and weather conditions3.9Access and approach manoeuvre3.10Practice: site and outrigger study
4.1Manufacturer's maintenance programme4.2Inspection of wire ropes, hooks and accessories4.3Hydraulic and slewing systems4.4Periodic checks and load tests4.5Machine logbook and service history4.6Inspection bodies and certificates4.7Service life of critical components4.8Spare parts and availability4.9Maintenance cost per hour4.10Practice: inspection plan for a crane
5.1Hourly cost of the crane and personnel5.2Mobilisation and demobilisation costs5.3Rates per hour, per day and per lift5.4Hire with operator and responsibilities5.5Hiring the lift and scope of service5.6Insurance and certificates required on site5.7Sizing a crane fleet5.8Utilisation and profitability per machine5.9Renewal and investment decisions5.10Practice: quoting a lift
6.1Applicable lifting equipment regulations6.2Lift plan: content and approval6.3Roles involved: crane operator, signaller and lifting supervisor6.4Staff training and accreditation6.5Coordination of activities on site6.6Crane transport and permits6.7Investigation of lifting incidents6.8Safety and service indicators6.9Common errors in crane hiring6.10Final project: technical file for a complex lift
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online 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 the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Liebherr LICCON Work Planner, 3D Lift Plan, AutoCAD, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies draw on real lift study procedures, including ground pressure calculation at outriggers, statutory periodic crane inspection and a lift plan for an urban site. Assessment is continuous 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.
Classify the mobile crane families and their specifications.
Interpret load charts and calculate the capacity for a lift.
Calculate the ground pressures transmitted by the outriggers.
Plan the site and the study of a lifting operation.
Organise statutory inspections and crane maintenance.
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 regulatory reading.
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 Liebherr LICCON Work Planner, 3D Lift Plan, AutoCAD and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A diploma issued by SEIUM Institute 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 higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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