Course in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures
Online 300-hour course in diagnosing agricultural tyre failures. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 106 (tyres for agricultural vehicles), ISO 4251-1 (agricultural tyres and rims: designation and dimensions) and Trelleborg Load & Pressure. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures — studying from Singapore
Singapore's off-road and special vehicle sector is smaller than in larger industrial economies but serves port operations, construction, airport ground support and marine logistics. Equipment such as cranes, forklifts and specialised port machinery is maintained and developed locally. The Ministry of Manpower and the Land Transport Authority set safety and operating standards. Employers include port operators, construction groups and heavy equipment dealers.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,060 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Engineers may seek Professional Engineer registration through the Professional Engineers Board, and machinery work may also involve Workplace Safety and Health requirements set by the Ministry of Manpower. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore's construction, port, logistics, marine and industrial sectors use heavy machinery and special vehicles, so these skills may be relevant to maintenance, design and equipment engineering roles. The programme does not guarantee employment. Employers usually weigh practical experience, safety knowledge and project work alongside any qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
Study is fully online and in English, with an assigned technical tutor, so you can fit it around work from home in Singapore. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; many Singapore employers fund job-relevant training, so ask your management.
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 structure and nomenclature of agricultural tyres.
Diagnose failures from the wear pattern.
Relate damage to its causes in use, fitting or pressure.
Adjust pressures according to load, speed and task.
Measure wheel slip and optimise tractor traction.
Apply safety criteria when handling and fitting tyres.
Calculate costs and draw up a tyre management plan for a fleet.
Who it's for
- Agricultural tyre technician looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
- Agricultural machinery adviser looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
- Agricultural workshop manager looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
- Tyre sales technician looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
- Farm manager looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
- Technician at an agricultural services company looking to specialise in Diagnosing Agricultural Tyre Failures.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter tyre distribution.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 106 (tyres for agricultural vehicles)
- ISO 4251-1 (agricultural tyres and rims: designation and dimensions)
- ETRTO Standards Manual
- ASABE S296 (traction terminology)
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (approval of agricultural vehicles)
- Directive 2009/104/EC (work equipment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Differences from road and construction tyres1.2Radial agricultural and low-pressure tyres1.3Load and speed indices in agricultural use1.4Tread lugs and their function1.5Field and road work: different demands1.6Recommended pressures by load and speed1.7Ballasting and its relationship with the tyre1.8Soil compaction and pressures1.9Terminology and marking1.10Workshop: reading the markings on three tyres
2.1Central wear and excessive pressure2.2Shoulder wear and insufficient pressure2.3Irregular lug wear2.4Wear from road running on asphalt2.5Asymmetric wear and geometry problems2.6Wear from excessive wheel slip2.7Relationship between ballasting and wear2.8Measuring lug wear2.9Recording and monitoring by position2.10Practice: diagnosing five wear patterns
3.1Cuts and punctures from stubble3.2Damage from chemicals and oils3.3Ozone cracking and ageing3.4Damage from localised overloading3.5Damage from an unsuitable rim3.6Belt separation and tread detachment3.7Deformation from incorrect storage3.8Valve and bead damage3.9Slow leaks and locating them3.10Practice: diagnosing the cause of three damage cases
4.1Manufacturer load and pressure tables4.2Actual axle load and its measurement4.3Pressure adjustment by task4.4Pressure for field work and for transport4.5Variable inflation and deflation systems4.6Periodic pressure checks4.7Effect of temperature on pressure4.8Liquid ballasting and its consequences4.9Documenting farm pressures4.10Practice: calculating pressures for two tasks
5.1Measuring wheel slip in the field5.2Recommended values by type of task5.3Relationship between slip, ballast and pressure5.4Effect of slip on fuel consumption and soil5.5Adjusting the tractor–implement combination5.6Dual wheels and narrow wheels5.7High-flotation tyres5.8Comparison of configurations5.9Indicators of a good configuration5.10Practice: adjusting a real configuration
6.1Tyre cost per hour and per hectare6.2Decision to repair or replace6.3Choosing a tyre when buying6.4Storage and maintenance6.5Waste management6.6Operator training6.7Tyre fleet indicators6.8Common errors in farm operations6.9Real-life savings cases6.10Final project: tyre management plan for a farm
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online 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 Trelleborg Load & Pressure, advanced Excel, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real field procedures for inspecting tread wear patterns, measuring pressure, load and wheel slip, and analysing damage on removed tyres. 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.
Identify the structure and nomenclature of agricultural tyres.
Diagnose failures from the wear pattern.
Relate damage to its causes in use, fitting or pressure.
Adjust pressures according to load, speed and task.
Measure wheel slip and optimise tractor traction.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with Trelleborg Load & Pressure, advanced Excel and Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing continuous assessment and the integrative final 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 credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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