Vibration Course for Heavy Undercarriages
Online 300-hour course in vibration in heavy undercarriages. 6 modules covering ISO 20816-1 (measurement and evaluation of machine vibration), ISO 21940-11 (balance quality of rigid rotors) and Simcenter Testlab. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Vibration Course for Heavy Undercarriages — 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: ₹84,500 (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
Identify vibrations originating in the undercarriage.
Measure and analyse vibrations in the time and frequency domains.
Diagnose wear, play and imbalance problems.
Apply correction and balancing techniques.
Assess the effects of vibration on the operator and the machine.
Design a predictive maintenance programme based on vibration.
Propose design improvements in the final project.
Who it's for
- Vibration analyst who wishes to specialise in Vibration in Heavy Undercarriages.
- Predictive maintenance engineer who wishes to specialise in Vibration in Heavy Undercarriages.
- Undercarriage design engineer who wishes to specialise in Vibration in Heavy Undercarriages.
- Heavy machinery diagnostics technician who wishes to specialise in Vibration in Heavy Undercarriages.
- Reliability engineer who wishes to specialise in Vibration in Heavy Undercarriages.
- NVH technician who wishes to specialise in Vibration in Heavy Undercarriages.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the construction machinery sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 20816-1 (measurement and evaluation of machine vibration)
- ISO 21940-11 (balance quality of rigid rotors)
- ISO 13373-1 (vibration condition monitoring)
- ISO 17359 (condition monitoring: general guidelines)
- ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
- ISO 18436-2 (qualification of vibration analysts)
- Directive 2002/44/EC (exposure to vibration)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Vibration sources in wheels and tracks1.2Imbalance and eccentricity1.3Tyre irregularity and tread1.4Track pitch and track vibration1.5Play in rollers and bushings1.6Transmission to the chassis and cab1.7Effect on the operator and components1.8Characteristic frequencies and their identification1.9Relationship with terrain and speed1.10Workshop: identifying sources on a machine
2.1Accelerometers and their placement2.2Measurement on bushing, chassis, seat and controls2.3Sampling frequency and filtering2.4Frequency and order analysis2.5Relationship with travel speed2.6Envelope analysis for bearings2.7Measurement under repeatable conditions2.8Uncertainty and repeatability2.9Vibration analysis report2.10Practice: analysing a real spectrum
3.1Imbalance versus eccentricity3.2Uneven tyre wear3.3Bushing bearing damage3.4Play in rollers and tensioners3.5Track with irregular pitch or damaged links3.6Deformation of rim and idler wheel3.7Undercarriage misalignment3.8Vibration from transmission and engine3.9Structured diagnostic sequence3.10Practice: guided diagnosis of three cases
4.1Balancing heavy wheels4.2Balancing with internal compounds4.3Replacing damaged components4.4Adjusting play and tension4.5Undercarriage alignment4.6Refurbishing and replacing rims4.7Verification after intervention4.8Acceptance criteria for residual vibration4.9Documenting the intervention4.10Practice: correction plan for a case
5.1Whole-body vibration exposure5.2Action and limit values5.3Operator fatigue and performance5.4Accelerated component damage from vibration5.5Loosening of joints and structural fatigue5.6Damage to onboard electronics5.7Perceived comfort and complaints5.8Organisational measures to reduce exposure5.9Exposure records5.10Practice: assessing exposure at a workstation
6.1Preventive maintenance that reduces vibration6.2Selection of components and tyres6.3Comfort-oriented undercarriage design6.4Cab and seat isolation6.5Condition of tracks and roads6.6Operator training6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Common diagnostic errors6.9Cost of the problem and of the solution6.10Final project: vibration control programme for a fleet
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM 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, 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 Simcenter Testlab, MATLAB, HBK BK Connect, ANSYS Mechanical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for spectral vibration analysis of the undercarriage, field balancing and measurement of operator exposure. 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.
Identify vibrations originating in the undercarriage.
Measure and analyse vibrations in the time and frequency domains.
Diagnose wear, play and imbalance problems.
Apply correction and balancing techniques.
Assess the effects of vibration on the operator and the machine.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Simcenter Testlab, MATLAB, HBK BK Connect and ANSYS Mechanical. 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 are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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