Course in Tyres for Construction Machinery
300-hour online course in tyres for construction machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 4250 (earth-moving tyres and rims), TRA Year Book (Tire and Rim Association) and Michelin MEMS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Tyres for Construction Machinery — studying from New Zealand
Off-road and special vehicle engineering is a major strength in New Zealand, reflecting the importance of agriculture, forestry, mining and construction. Manufacturers and fabricators in the Waikato and Canterbury produce tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment and specialised machinery, many of which are exported worldwide. Engineers in this field work on design, testing and safety compliance for equipment used on farms, in plantations and on remote worksites.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,080 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies relate to off-road and specialist vehicle engineering?
Engineering New Zealand is the main professional body, and vehicle compliance is handled by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Heavy machinery and certain specialist vehicles can also fall under WorkSafe New Zealand rules. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so employers and regulators decide their value.
Who hires off-road and special vehicle engineers in New Zealand?
Employers include forestry and agricultural equipment firms, mining and civil construction contractors, fabrication shops, and emergency or utility vehicle fleets. Practical design, safety and maintenance skills are central to hiring. A SEIUM qualification may help, but its weight depends on the employer.
How does the study load work for someone with a job here?
The programme is fully online, so you can study around work from anywhere in New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. You get an assigned 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 the demands that civil engineering works place on the tyre.
Select tyres according to the machine and the task.
Apply load, pressure and speed criteria, including TKPH.
Diagnose common damage and failures.
Plan maintenance to extend service life.
Manage tyres using cost-per-hour indicators.
Develop a tyre management plan as a final project.
Who it's for
- OTR tyre technician who wants to specialise in Tyres for Construction Machinery.
- Site machinery manager who wants to specialise in Tyres for Construction Machinery.
- Fleet manager who wants to specialise in Tyres for Construction Machinery.
- Technical adviser to a tyre distributor who wants to specialise in Tyres for Construction Machinery.
- Maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Tyres for Construction Machinery.
- Tyre purchasing manager who wants to specialise in Tyres for Construction Machinery.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter civil engineering.
What you'll work with
- ISO 4250 (earth-moving tyres and rims)
- TRA Year Book (Tire and Rim Association)
- ETRTO Standards Manual (tyre and rim standards)
- ISO 3911 (wheels and rims, nomenclature)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
- Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Demands specific to construction1.2Families: loading, excavation, haulage1.3Marking and reading the size designation1.4Radial and bias construction1.5Compounds and cut resistance1.6L, E and G tread patterns and their use1.7Carcass, bead and reinforced sidewall1.8Differences from agricultural tyres1.9Standards and technical references1.10Workshop: identifying tyres from a worksite
2.1Wheel loaders2.2Rigid and articulated dump trucks2.3Backhoe loaders2.4Motor graders2.5Tyred compactors2.6Telehandlers2.7Skid steers and compact loaders2.8Abrasive ground versus soft ground2.9Haulage distances and speed2.10Practical: selection for a complete site
3.1Load and speed indices3.2Manufacturer tables and how to read them3.3Duty cycles and TKPH3.4Pressure when empty and loaded3.5Load distribution between axles3.6Overloading and its real effect3.7Operating temperature3.8Pressure control on site3.9Effect of speed on haul roads3.10Practical: calculating TKPH for a cycle
4.1Cuts and tears from rock4.2Punctures and penetrations4.3Irregular wear and its causes4.4Separations and detachments4.5Heat damage4.6Bead and rim damage4.7Damage from chemicals or hydrocarbons4.8Reading a removed tyre4.9Root cause report4.10Practical: diagnosing five removed tyres
5.1Periodic inspection and guidelines5.2Rotation and swaps5.3Repair: what can and cannot be done5.4Retreading for earth-moving machinery5.5Storage and handling5.6Safe fitting and removal5.7Rims, wheels and associated risks5.8Haul road maintenance as a saving5.9Removal and waste management5.10Practical: inspection plan for a fleet
6.1Cost per hour and cost per tonne6.2Comparing offers and brands6.3Per-hour tyre contracts6.4Stock and availability on site6.5Records and history by position6.6Tyre management KPIs6.7Operator training and its impact6.8Common management mistakes6.9Negotiation with suppliers6.10Final project: site tyre management plan
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 the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Michelin MEMS, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for calculating TKPH by application, inspection and damage diagnosis, and analysis of cost per hour of tyre use. Assessment is continuous 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.
Identify the demands that civil engineering works place on the tyre.
Select tyres according to the machine and the task.
Apply load, pressure and speed criteria, including TKPH.
Diagnose common damage and failures.
Plan maintenance to extend service life.
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 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Michelin MEMS, advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative 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 are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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