Course on chains, belts and cardan shafts: advantages and maintenance
Online course of 300 hours in chains, belts and shaft drives: advantages and maintenance. 6 modules covering final drive fundamentals, chain drive, belt drive, shaft drive and comparison and selection criteria, with ISO 10190, ISO 606 and KISSsoft, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on chains, belts and cardan shafts: advantages and maintenance — studying from Singapore
Singapore has a sizeable two-wheeler market, with motorcycles and scooters forming an important part of urban transport. Regulation of vehicle registration, emissions and safety falls under the Land Transport Authority and the National Environment Agency. Engineering work includes vehicle maintenance, electric scooter development, component design and compliance testing. Employers include dealership groups, service providers and companies supplying electric two-wheelers across the region.
Fees for Singapore: S$780 (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. Vehicle engineering roles in Singapore are generally judged on employer requirements and relevant experience, and the Professional Engineers Board governs formal Professional Engineer registration. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so verify this before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore has a limited automotive manufacturing base, so 2-wheeler engineering opportunities are mainly in servicing, distribution, component supply, design support and motorsport-related work. An online private qualification may help you demonstrate knowledge, but it does not guarantee a role. Employers usually weigh hands-on experience and project evidence highly.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from home in Singapore with no student visa required. Workload is significant, with 800 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme, so plan around your job. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; ask your employer whether they fund job-related courses.
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
Compare the performance of chain, belt and shaft drive.
Calculate final gearing from front and rear sprockets.
Correctly maintain chains and drive kits.
Inspect toothed belts and CVT systems.
Check bevel drives and universal joints.
Assess the life-cycle cost of each solution.
Select the right final drive for a given model.
Who it's for
- Motorcycle mechanics.
- Transmission engineers comparing final drive solutions.
- Spare parts technical advisers.
- Fleet maintenance technicians.
- Racing mechanics.
- Workshop managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter repair workshops.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10190 (motorcycle chains: characteristics and test methods)
- ISO 606 (short-pitch roller chains and sprockets)
- ISO 10823 (selection of roller chain drives)
- ISO 5296 (synchronous belt drives)
- ISO 10300 (load capacity of bevel gears)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 (vehicle construction and general requirements)
- KISSsoft
- SolidWorks
- MSC Adams
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1Functions of the secondary drive1.2Drive ratio and gearing1.3Comparative mechanical efficiency1.4Effect on chassis behaviour1.5Squat and chain force1.6Unsprung mass and its influence1.7Noise and smoothness of operation1.8Life-cycle cost1.9Selection by type of motorcycle1.10Workshop: calculating final gearing with different solutions
2.1Roller chains and 520, 525 and 530 pitch2.2O-ring, X-ring and Z-ring seals2.3Steel front sprockets and aluminium rear sprockets2.4Alignment and tension2.5Chain wear and elongation2.6Automatic chain oilers2.7Rivets and master links2.8Lightweight racing chains2.9Changing gearing with sprockets2.10Practical: measuring elongation and replacing the chain kit
3.1Kevlar and carbon toothed belts3.2Pulleys and tooth profile3.3Tension and how to check it3.4Damage from stones and dirt3.5Belts on Harley-Davidson motorcycles and scooters3.6CVT variator with V-belt3.7No lubrication required3.8Service life and replacement3.9Noise and smoothness3.10Case study: inspecting a belt with damaged teeth
4.1Drive shaft and universal joints4.2Bevel drive and hypoid gears4.3Torque reaction effect on the suspension4.4BMW Paralever and anti-reaction solutions4.5Final drive oil4.6Maintenance of joints and boots4.7Weight and mechanical losses4.8Durability in touring use4.9Diagnosing final drive noises4.10Lab: checking backlash in a bevel drive
5.1Efficiency of each solution5.2Required periodic maintenance5.3Cost per kilometre5.4Suitability by motorcycle segment5.5Use in electric motorcycles5.6Influence on motorcycle dynamics5.7Noise and comfort5.8Market trends5.9Weighted decision matrix5.10Case study: choosing the drive for a large-capacity adventure bike
6.1Defining the model and use6.2Torque and speed requirements6.3Comparing alternatives6.4Sizing the chosen element6.5Designing the tensioning system6.6Maintenance plan6.7Life-cycle cost analysis6.8Validating the proposal6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is KISSsoft, SolidWorks, MSC Adams and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: measuring chain elongation, inspecting belts and pulleys, and checking shaft drive bevel units. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 10190, ISO 606, ISO 10823, ISO 5296, ISO 10300, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with KISSsoft, SolidWorks, MSC Adams and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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