2/25 Diploma of Military Technology (Vehicles & Mobility)

Equip your team with the advanced knowledge and skills used in military vehicle design

  • Develop better designs and more cost-effective technical solutions
  • Reduce design errors and costly product rework
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Course Overview

Master The Engineering Science of Military Vehicle Technology

This very popular course provides an in-depth and absorbing study into military vehicle technology and provides must-know knowledge about combat vehicle, logistic vehicle and amphibious vehicle design. Key learning areas include design principles, automotive performance, military engines, military transmissions, vehicle dynamics, tracked vehicle steering, and terramechanics and vehicle mobility.

This excellent course is the only online Diploma in the world today and is delivered through Eggler Institute of Technology (USA). It provides students with a unique opportunity and pathway to new knowledge, skills and employment opportunities. Attendees receive a comprehensive set of training notes with supplementary readings materials and technical data.

Students must complete all mandatory readings, course assessments and exams within a 15 week period. Upon successful completion of all studies, students are awarded a Diploma in Military Technology (Vehicles & Mobility). At the completion of the course, students who have meet the course requirements will be issued a Diploma certificate. This course is offered on a non-accredited basis.

Mr Mark Eggler

Military Vehicle Technology & Systems Engineering

Mark is a senior professional engineer and project manager with over 25 years experience working on large complex projects. He has worked for the Australian Department of Defence and leading private sector organizations on major acquisition programs.

Delivery modes for this course

Onsite

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

Live-Online

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

TruHybrid

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

Who Should Take This Course?

Project Design engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Mobility Engineers
Systems Engineers
Military Officers

Course Curriculum

Introdution to land vehicles | The operational environment | Cardinal design requirements | Obstacles | Vehicle geometry | Mass model | Key components | Constraints on mobility | Modern military vehicles

Introduction | The operational environment | Cardinal design requirements | Design spiral | Design balance | Critical dimensions | Weight and volume considerations | Configurations | Survivability | Availability | NBC Systems

Historical overview | Design requirements | Cab designs | Chassis designs | Load sharing suspensions | Towing issues | Trailer issues | Tray designs | ILHS designs | Flatracks | Tractor designs | Recovery vehicle designs

Intoduction | Types of Tires | Tire manufacturing | Radial Tires | Bias ply Tires | Tire characteristics | Cornering and camber forces | Self-aligning torque | Longitudinal stiffness | Runflats | Central Tire Inflation Systems | Futre Developments

Introduction | Key concepts in vehicle handling | Ackermann steer | Oversteer | Understeer | Neutral Steer | Gradient and wind effects | Critical speed | Futre Developments | Tutorial

Introduction | Key requirements | Key performance parameters | Fuels | Spark ignition engines | Military diesel engines | Military power packs | Boosting performance | Ground gas turbines | Future developments

Introduction | Key requirments | Engine-transmission matching | Layshaft & Epicyclic gearboxes | Differentials | Propshafts | Universal joints | Future developments

Introduction | Key concepts | Road wheels | Single pin track | Double pin track | Design issues | Track life | Concepts of skid steering | Friction & moment analysis | Operating conditions | Limits of performance| Slip and non-slip conditions | Skid steering transmissions designs | Tutorial

Introduction | Power requirements | Constant power concept | Gradient resistance | Aerodynamic resistance | Rolling resistance | Calculating road load | Tractive effort curves | Design trade-offs for military vehicles | Tutorial

Introduction | Key concepts | Shallow fording | Deep fording | Snorkeling | Swimming | Buoyancy and stability | Types of stability | Design issues

Introduction | Key concepts | Suspensions systems | Springs and dampers | Undamped natural frequency | Sprung and unsprung mass effects | Resonance | Wheel hop | Pitching effects | Design for ride quality or handling performance | Average absorbed power | Human response to vibration | Tutorial

Introduction | Vehicle Mobility | Mobility Classifications | Soil properties | Vehicle Cone Index | Rated Cone Index | Nominal Ground Pressure | Mean Maximum Ground Pressure | Empirical methods | Parametric methods | Numerics | NATO Reference Mobility Model | Tires vs Tracks | Maximizing track vehicle mobility |Tutorial

Course study timetable

Course study modules & study load

Assessment

Students are required to complete all mandated assessment tasks in order to be granted the Diploma. To be awarded the diploma qualification, an overall course mark of 50% must be achieved. In addition:

 

a) the average of all five (5) assignments must be 50%, and

b) the technical report must have a mark greater than 50%.

Who should do the Diploma?

The diploma course is specifically designed to meet the knowledge and skill needs of technology professionals working government and industry. Candidates for the diploma are likely to be working in capability development, engineering, project management, procurement, ILS and through-life support roles.

Is the Diploma suitable for students with non-technical backgrounds?

Yes. As part of the Diploma, you will have access to an online pre-course study program. This set of studies is designed to assist students refresh a range of essential mathematics, physics and engineering science topics that will be used during the Diploma program. For students with a non-technical background, it is mandatory that you complete the precourse studies before moving into the first study module. Students with technical or engineering qualifications are likely to find the pre-course study a useful refresher.

What are the learning outcomes?

Outcome 1: Describe the key aspects of automotive design that are used in the design of military vehicles

 

Outcome 2: Use applied engineering mathematics to solve a range of automotive performance, ride and vibration and vehicle handling problems

 

Outcome 3: Understand the engineering concepts and trade-offs used in the design of fighting and logistic vehicles

 

Outcome 4: Understand the key components used in the design of military vehicles and how these affect automotive performance outcomes

 

Outcome 5: Understand how the design of automotive sub-systems affects overall achieved vehicle mobility

What are the Diploma learning pathways?

What are the Diploma learning pathways?

 

  • Pathway 1. Enroll in the online Diploma through the Eggler Institute of Technology, or
  • Pathway 2. Attend a public or in-house Military Vehicle Technology & Mobility (Advanced) professional development course. Then within 16 weeks complete the mandated Diploma readings, assessment tasks and exams.

 

Examinations are undertaken in a student’s home country and invigilated online.

What are the Diploma entry requirements?

The prerequisite education requirements for the diploma course include:

 

  • successful completion of Year 12 high school with studies in English (essential), mathematics (essential), physics (desirable) and engineering science (desirable); or
  • successfully completion of vocational trade in auto mechanical, engineering or similar studies; or
  • successful completion of an undergraduate engineering degree that is recognised by a professional engineering organisation or body.

 

Students need to submit documentary evidence as part of the Diploma enrollment process. If you are unsure of whether you meet the entry requirements, then please contact us.

How long do you have to complete the Diploma?

Pathway 1 (On-demand). Students undertaking the online Diploma have 15 weeks to complete all lessons and mandated assessment tasks and exams. Extensions will not be granted beyond the stipulated learning period.

 

Pathway 2 (Onsite). Students have 15 weeks from completion of the public or in-house course to submit mandated assessment tasks and sit the two exams. If students are attending an in-house delivered ‘Sandwich’ course, then students have 15 weeks to complete all assessment tasks and the exams.

Tuition Fees

Pathway 1 – Online Course. The tuition fee for the online Diploma is available through the EIT website. The tuition fee provides students with full access to the course learning material, less mandated text books which need to be purchased separely by the student prior to course commencement. This includes presentations, tutorials, videos, readings, quizzes, course folder and online access to the course instructor. Sitting of exams occurs in your designated country.

 

Pathway 2 – Public/In-house Course. The tuition fees for the residential-style Diploma are available on request through the Contact Us page. This fee includes attendance at a public or in-house Military Vehicle Technology & Mobility (Advanced) course, course folder, access to online reading materials, sitting of exams in your country and online access to the course instructor.

Text Books

The two recommended textbooks to support student studies during the diploma course are “Theory of Ground Vehicles”, 4th Edition” by J.Y Wong, 2009 and “Terramechanics and Off-Road Vehicle Engineering”, 2nd Edition” by J.Y Wong, 2010. A range of other reading materials will be made available via the student learning portal.

The two recommended textbooks are not included in the standard Diploma fee. Students are therefore recommended to purchase these textbooks prior to course commencement.

Online Study Materials

Students will be provided with online access to a broad range of relevant, supplementary reading material and references during the course. Supplementary learning material is accessed via the student e-Leaning Portal. For residential students, access will be provided to the e-Learning portal following enrollment, payment of the course fee and completion of a public/in-house course.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism

Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of others and presenting them as your own. Plagiarism is a type of intellectual theft. It can take many forms, from deliberate cheating to accidentally copying from a source without acknowledgement. All students enrolling in the diploma course are required to sign an ‘Academic Code of Conduct’ and agree not to: engage in plagiarism, inappropriately use AI applications, or act dishonestly or unethically during the preparation of assessment tasks.

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Hands-on Training Methods

Our unique approach provides participants with instructor-directed learning material, simulating the experience of a live workshop. This immersive learning experience enables participants to directly apply the technical education and training they receive, reinforcing understanding and equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in real-world applications.
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Upon signing up, students receive their personalized version of the course materials, granting them unlimited access for life. This invaluable resource allows learners to continuously reinforce their understanding, refine their skills, and stay ahead in their respective fields, making EIT's courses a long-term investment in their professional growth.
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In today’s fast-paced world, situations are constantly evolving, and having access to complete information is often impossible. This is where conventional education methods fall short. EIT’s innovative educational approach sets it apart from traditional education methods by focusing on preparing high performers and world leaders to rapidly advance their skills and excel under pressure.

Our unique approach emphasizes hands-on experience and lateral thinking to equip participants with the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively when it matters most. By adopting this innovative and tailored approach, EIT stands out as a leader in providing exceptional, practical, and industry-relevant training for tomorrow’s high achievers.

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“EIT’s Additive Manufacturing in Practice course offers invaluable insights into AM within the Defense industry. The instructor effectively balanced lectures and hands-on activities. A highlight was the on-site 3D printer, allowing participants to prepare and print models. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of AM in Defense.”

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”The real life examples and concepts allow me to understand vehicle performance much better.”

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Overall this is an excellent class. I have been involved in related tracked platform design work for the last 25 years (plus some wheeled platform design previously). But this class provided me a comprehensive integrated/ organized knowledge base for learning. It was a wonderful experience!

 

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Joe Chou, Senior Engineer, USMC

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“Excellent course with a great variety of practice based workshop to put theory and HSI techniques into practice. The instructor had an amazing depth of knowledge and experience.”

 

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“The explanations of the FMECA process were detailed and very relevant to my work. I particularly enjoyed the workshop that allowed me to put the method into practice. Great course Eggler Institute.”

 

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