Course in Electrification of Construction Machinery
Online 300-hour course in electrification of construction machinery. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery, IEC 60204-1 (electrical equipment of machines) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Electrification of Construction Machinery — studying from the United States
Off-road and specialty vehicle engineering is a strong part of American manufacturing, with heavy equipment and agricultural machinery produced across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas and North Carolina. Companies such as Caterpillar, Deere & Company and Oshkosh Corporation design construction, agricultural, mining and specialty vehicles. Engineers focus on hydraulics, powertrains, operator ergonomics and durability under demanding conditions. Compliance with emissions and safety standards shapes much of the design process.
Fees for the United States: US$610 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies are relevant to off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SAE International is central, publishing off-road and heavy machinery standards. Machinery safety is addressed by OSHA, and emissions by the EPA. Professional PE licensure is granted by state boards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited, so recognition for particular roles is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Where do off-road and special vehicle engineers work in the United States?
Employers include agricultural, construction, and mining equipment manufacturers, defense and specialty vehicle builders, and off-road accessory companies. Roles include design, testing, and drivetrain engineering. Employers evaluate applied skill and experience, so use your final project to show practical competence to hiring managers.
How flexible is the programme for working professionals in the US?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Workloads are 300, 800, or 1,900 hours depending on the programme type, so plan your time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so ask your employer early.
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
Analyse the reasons for and limits of electrifying construction machinery.
Describe the electrical architecture of a machine: battery, inverter and motors.
Calculate range and charging needs according to the duty cycle.
Compare performance and operation against diesel machinery.
Apply electrical safety requirements in maintenance and the workshop.
Plan the on-site charging infrastructure.
Evaluate the total cost of ownership of an electrified fleet.
Who it's for
- Machinery electrification engineer who wants to specialise in electrification of construction machinery.
- Battery systems engineer who wants to specialise in electrification of construction machinery.
- Electric machinery maintenance technician who wants to specialise in electrification of construction machinery.
- Plant fleet manager who wants to specialise in electrification of construction machinery.
- Site sustainability manager who wants to specialise in electrification of construction machinery.
- Construction machinery product engineer who wants to specialise in electrification of construction machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery
- IEC 60204-1 (electrical equipment of machines)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems)
- IEC 62196 (charging connectors)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and accumulators)
- ITC-BT-52 (installations for electric vehicle charging)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety of machinery control system parts)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Reasons: emissions, noise and urban regulations1.2Machines with the best fit and difficult machines1.3Compact, mid-size and large excavators1.4Architectures: battery, cable and hybrid1.5Real market status and availability1.6Customer and authority expectations1.7Urban site constraints1.8Stakeholders: manufacturer, rental company and contractor1.9Common terminology1.10Workshop: fit assessment on a typical site
2.1Travel and slewing drive2.2Work equipment drive2.3Hydraulics powered by an electric motor2.4Partial elimination of hydraulics2.5Energy system and its integration2.6Power management between functions2.7Energy recovery on descents and slewing2.8Controls and operator experience2.9Cooling of the assembly2.10Practice: schematic of an electric machine
3.1Daily consumption by cycle3.2Range and work organisation3.3On-site charging: available power3.4Temporary installation and permits3.5Mobile chargers and support storage3.6Cable supply for fixed works3.7Site energy logistics3.8Contingencies and alternative plans3.9Cost of energy compared with diesel3.10Practice: energy plan for a site
4.1Performance comparison with diesel machinery4.2Available torque and control response4.3Noise and its effect on the environment and the operator4.4Work indoors and in tunnels4.5Work in extreme cold and heat4.6Operator training on the electric machine4.7Real performance measured on site4.8Customer perception and communication4.9Usage and energy indicators4.10Practice: performance assessment on a site
5.1Reduced maintenance and new tasks5.2High-voltage safety in the workshop5.3Staff training and authorisation5.4Diagnosis of the electrical system5.5Spare parts and availability5.6Intervention after an incident5.7Adapting workshop facilities5.8Relationship with the manufacturer and the official service5.9Warranties and their management5.10Practice: adapting a workshop
6.1Acquisition and life-cycle cost6.2Aid, incentives and tender requirements6.3Residual value and the second-hand market6.4Rental of electric machinery6.5Planning the fleet transition6.6Project risks and mitigation6.7Communication with the client and the authorities6.8Common errors in electrification6.9Sector trends6.10Final project: electrification plan for a construction fleet
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, GT-SUITE, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for battery sizing against site duty cycles, planning on-site charging infrastructure, and safe working protocols for high voltage. Assessment is continuous 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.
Analyse the reasons for and limits of electrifying construction machinery.
Describe the electrical architecture of a machine: battery, inverter and motors.
Calculate range and charging needs according to the duty cycle.
Compare performance and operation against diesel machinery.
Apply electrical safety requirements in maintenance and the workshop.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow the reading of 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, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, GT-SUITE and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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