Course in IoT Applied to Construction Machinery
Online 300-hour course in IoT applied to construction machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 15143-3 (AEMP telematics data), ISO/IEC 30141 (IoT reference architecture) and AWS IoT Core. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in IoT Applied to Construction Machinery — studying from South Africa
Mining, agriculture and construction make off-road and specialised machinery central to South Africa's economy. Mining equipment manufacturers and service providers support the country's extensive gold, platinum and coal operations, while agricultural machinery serves commercial farming. Engineers working on heavy vehicles and special machines focus on hydraulics, drivetrains and durability under harsh conditions. The South African Bureau of Standards and the Mine Health and Safety Council set relevant standards and safety requirements.
Fees for South Africa: R 10 200 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any South African body. Engineering registration is handled by ECSA, and machinery safety standards are linked to SABS and the Department of Employment and Labour's regulations. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm this with them before you enrol.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in off-road and special vehicles?
Mining, agriculture, construction and vehicle-conversion firms value practical machinery knowledge and proven problem-solving. A private qualification can support your application, especially with hands-on experience, but it carries no official status. Its weight depends on each employer, so ask potential employers in your field how they would view it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is 100% online and in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes take 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check time-zone and workload expectations with SEIUM directly.
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What you will be able to do
Identify which machinery and site variables are worth sensing.
Select devices, communication networks and energy solutions.
Integrate data from machines of different manufacturers using the AEMP standard.
Design use cases for productivity, consumption and location.
Apply cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
Assess the cost and return of an IoT deployment.
Plan a connected site project with its roadmap.
Who it's for
- IoT construction engineer looking to specialise in IoT applied to construction machinery.
- Site digitalisation manager looking to specialise in IoT applied to construction machinery.
- Telematics systems integrator looking to specialise in IoT applied to construction machinery.
- Machinery data analyst looking to specialise in IoT applied to construction machinery.
- Site production manager looking to specialise in IoT applied to construction machinery.
- OT cybersecurity technician looking to specialise in IoT applied to construction machinery.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 15143-3 (AEMP telematics data)
- ISO/IEC 30141 (IoT reference architecture)
- IEC 62443 (industrial cybersecurity)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- RD 1627/1997 (health and safety on construction sites)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What site problems sensing can solve1.2Machinery, tools and materials: three different objects1.3Asset tracking and tool control1.4Concrete sensors and setting maturity1.5Environmental control: dust, noise and vibration1.6Structural and ground movement sensors1.7Site access and presence control1.8Consumption: energy, water and fuel1.9What is not worth sensing1.10Workshop: site use case inventory
2.1Passive and active tags for assets2.2Trackers with satellite positioning2.3Low-power, long-range networks2.4Mobile networks and site coverage2.5Local networks and gateways on site2.6Battery life, batteries and energy harvesting2.7Robustness against impacts, dust and water2.8Temporary installation and moving between sites2.9Cost per measurement point2.10Practice: designing a site network
3.1Ingestion and storage of measurements3.2Asset identification and catalogue3.3Integration with site control and scheduling3.4Integration with the site information model3.5Dashboards for site managers and management3.6Alerts and operational thresholds3.7Data quality and inventory maintenance3.8Device cybersecurity3.9Platform and connectivity costs3.10Practice: a site dashboard
4.1Machinery and tool location4.2Monitoring operating hours and performance4.3Traceability of materials and stockpiles4.4Concrete control: temperature and strength4.5Monitoring site progress4.6Lorry arrivals and departures control4.7Waste management and collections4.8Energy consumption of installations4.9Measuring task cycle time4.10Practice: complete asset tracking use case
5.1Proximity detection between machine and person5.2Wearable safety devices and their limits5.3Access control to restricted areas5.4Man-down and lone working alarms5.5Dust and noise monitoring for compliance5.6Vibration in adjoining buildings5.7Workers' personal data and proportionality5.8Information and consultation of workers' representatives5.9Recording evidence for inspection5.10Practice: proportionality assessment of a measure
6.1Pilot test and success criteria6.2Phased deployment and standard sites6.3Logistics of material between sites6.4Training site staff6.5Support, incidents and responsibilities6.6Measuring return and savings6.7Supplier dependency and exit plan6.8Common mistakes in connected site projects6.9Digitalisation roadmap6.10Final project: sensing plan for a site
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AWS IoT Core, Node-RED, Grafana, Trimble WorksOS, MQTT (Mosquitto), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real sensor deployment procedures on site, LoRaWAN and LTE-M coverage tests and productivity dashboards. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Identify which machinery and site variables are worth sensing.
Select devices, communication networks and energy solutions.
Integrate data from machines of different manufacturers using the AEMP standard.
Design use cases for productivity, consumption and location.
Apply cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards texts.
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 between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with AWS IoT Core, Node-RED, Grafana, Trimble WorksOS, MQTT (Mosquitto). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when enrolling.
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