Off-Road Powertrain Sizing Course
Online 300-hour course in Off-Road powertrain sizing. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery), ISO 14396 (engine power for non-road mobile machinery) and GT-SUITE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Off-Road Powertrain Sizing Course — 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: ₹68,400 (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
Define powertrain requirements based on the duty cycle.
Compare mechanical, hydrostatic, hybrid and electric architectures.
Size the engine, transmission and axles for the required performance.
Simulate and optimise the fuel consumption and performance of the powertrain.
Plan the integration and validation on the vehicle and on the test bench.
Assess the impact of emissions regulations on design.
Analyse the economic viability of the transition to electrified powertrains.
Who it's for
- Powertrain engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
- Systems simulation engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
- Transmission engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
- Vehicle integration engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
- Electrification engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
- Machinery product manager looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery)
- ISO 14396 (engine power for non-road mobile machinery)
- ISO 6336 (load capacity of cylindrical gears)
- ISO 1585 (net engine power)
- ISO 281 (rolling bearing life)
- ISO 8178 (measurement of emissions from reciprocating engines)
- ISO 6469-1 (safety of electric vehicles: batteries)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Machine mission and duty cycle1.2Rolling, gradient and inertia resistances1.3Required tractive effort1.4Travel and work function power1.5Simultaneity of functions and power sharing1.6Utilisation factor and average power1.7Regulatory and emissions requirements1.8Weight, space and cost constraints1.9Design criteria and priorities1.10Workshop: defining the cycle and requirements
2.1Diesel with mechanical transmission2.2Diesel with torque converter and powershift2.3Hydrostatic transmission2.4Continuous transmission2.5Series hybrid and parallel hybrid2.6Battery electric and cable-fed2.7Fuel cell as generator2.8Architecture comparison by application2.9Component maturity and availability2.10Practice: architecture pre-selection for a machine
3.1Selection of the main engine or drive3.2Sizing of the transmission and reduction gears3.3Sizing of pumps and circuits3.4Selection of axles and brakes3.5Sizing of the cooling system3.6Sizing of the energy system in electric vehicles3.7Mass distribution and stability3.8Design margins and safety factors3.9Verification against initial requirements3.10Practice: complete sizing of a powertrain
4.1Model of the machine and the cycle4.2Simulation of consumption and performance4.3Component efficiency maps4.4Energy management strategies4.5Optimisation for consumption, cost or performance4.6Sensitivity analysis of assumptions4.7Quantitative comparison of architectures4.8Model validation with real data4.9Presenting results to management4.10Practice: comparative simulation of two architectures
5.1Layout of components on the machine5.2Accessibility for maintenance5.3Overall thermal management5.4Mechanical and electrical interfaces5.5Performance validation plan5.6Traction, gradient and cycle tests5.7Consumption and emissions tests5.8Durability tests5.9Technical documentation of the assembly5.10Practice: performance validation plan
6.1Cost of the powertrain and life-cycle cost6.2Energy cost over the service life6.3Residual value and market perception6.4Emissions regulations and timelines6.5Availability of energy infrastructure6.6Project risks and mitigation6.7Common mistakes in sizing6.8Manufacturer's technology roadmap6.9Communicating the proposal to the client6.10Final project: sizing and justification of a powertrain
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute 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 possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, KISSsoft, Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real duty-cycle simulation procedures, engine bench tests and prototype validation in real terrain. Assessment is continuous across modules, 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.
Define powertrain requirements based on the duty cycle.
Compare mechanical, hydrostatic, hybrid and electric architectures.
Size the engine, transmission and axles for the required performance.
Simulate and optimise the fuel consumption and performance of the powertrain.
Plan the integration and validation on the vehicle and on the test bench.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish-language proficiency sufficient to follow technical standards texts.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, KISSsoft and Simcenter Amesim. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area count towards the advanced programme. Please consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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