Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road Course
Online course of 300 h in hydraulic steering systems in Off-Road. 6 modules covering ISO 5010 (steering systems for wheeled earthmoving machines), Delegated Regulation (EU) 1322/2014 (construction of agricultural and forestry vehicles) and Simcenter Amesim. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road Course — studying from the United Kingdom
Off-road, special vehicles and heavy machinery are important to the United Kingdom's manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Companies in the Midlands, the North East and Scotland produce construction equipment, agricultural machinery, specialist vehicles and mining equipment. JCB, headquartered in Staffordshire, is a prominent example, alongside many specialist suppliers. Engineers work on hydraulics, powertrain, chassis and control systems, meeting regulatory and safety requirements for working machines.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £664 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Are there UK professional bodies that recognise off-road and specialist vehicle engineering training?
Relevant UK bodies include the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of the Motor Industry and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers. Recognition for membership usually depends on accredited qualifications and experience. SEIUM's courses are private and not accredited by any national body, so the relevant institution would decide independently whether to accept any of the training.
Will UK employers in construction, agriculture or specialist vehicles value this qualification?
Employers in these sectors often prioritise practical skills, machinery experience and familiarity with safety standards. A private online qualification may strengthen an application where it evidences specialist knowledge, particularly through a final project, but its value is decided by each employer. Ask prospective employers how they regard such training.
Can I study alongside work in the UK, and how are fees handled?
Programmes are fully online, taught in English and fit around work schedules, with an assigned technical tutor for guidance. Study ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. No visa is needed because you study from within the UK.
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What you will be able to do
Describe hydraulic steering architectures in off-road machinery.
Identify the function of the steering unit, the priority valve and the cylinders.
Calculate the torque, pressure and flow required for steering.
Analyse the operation of electro-hydraulic and power-assisted steering systems.
Diagnose steering faults through measurements and functional tests.
Verify emergency steering and functional safety requirements.
Develop an improvement project for a machine's steering system.
Who it's for
- Steering systems engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
- Machinery hydraulics engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
- Machinery diagnostics technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
- Functional safety engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
- Heavy machinery mechanic who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
- Validation engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Steering Systems in Off-Road.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 5010 (steering systems for wheeled earthmoving machines)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 1322/2014 (construction of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
- ISO 15998 (electronic control systems in earthmoving machines)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
- ISO 25119 (functional safety of agricultural tractors and machinery)
- ISO 4413 (Hydraulic fluid power. Safety)
- UNECE Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Steering requirements in heavy machinery1.2Power-assisted, hydrostatic and integral steering1.3Articulated frame steering1.4Rear-wheel steering1.5Steering in multi-axle vehicles1.6Steering effort and steering ratio1.7Emergency steering requirements1.8Regulations applicable to each type of machine1.9Terminology and diagrams1.10Workshop: identifying the system on three machines
2.1Steering pump and flow priority2.2Priority valve and load sharing2.3Orbitrol and how it works2.4Steering cylinders and their arrangement2.5Damping and shock valves2.6Accumulator and emergency steering2.7Wheel-driven emergency pump2.8Lines, hoses and protection2.9Angle and pressure sensors2.10Practice: tracing the circuit on a diagram
3.1Force required to turn the wheels3.2Sizing of cylinders and flow3.3Full-lock steering wheel rotation speed3.4Maximum permissible steering wheel effort3.5Turning radius and manoeuvrability3.6Effect of load and terrain3.7Performance with the engine off3.8Regulatory verification of steering3.9Steering tests and their measurement3.10Practice: calculating the performance of a steering system
4.1Electro-hydraulic controls and steering lever4.2Joystick steering and its requirements4.3Redundancy and system monitoring4.4Functional safety and performance level4.5Automatic steering and guidance4.6Transition between manual and automatic modes4.7Diagnostics of electronic systems4.8Control cybersecurity4.9System validation4.10Practice: defining safety requirements
5.1Daily steering checks5.2Measuring pressures and flows5.3Diagnosing hard or slow steering5.4Diagnosing drift and excessive play5.5Internal leakage in orbitrol and cylinders5.6Checking emergency steering5.7Mechanical clearances and track rod ends5.8Bleeding the circuit5.9Maintenance records5.10Practice: guided diagnosis of three faults
6.1Risks when working on the steering system6.2Locking the articulation during maintenance6.3Loss of steering while in motion: response6.4Driving on slopes and uneven terrain6.5Towing the machine and steering6.6Statutory inspections and records6.7Operator training6.8Common maintenance errors6.9Trends: electric and autonomous steering6.10Final project: verification and maintenance plan for a steering system
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 Amesim, Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), MSC Adams, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for steering effort and turning time tests, emergency steering tests, and pressure measurement at the steering unit. 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.
Describe hydraulic steering architectures in off-road machinery.
Identify the function of the steering unit, the priority valve and the cylinders.
Calculate the torque, pressure and flow required for steering.
Analyse the operation of electro-hydraulic and power-assisted steering systems.
Diagnose steering faults through measurements and functional tests.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Simcenter Amesim, Automation Studio, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids) and MSC Adams. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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