Mechanical Systems Inspection Course
Why this course?
The Mechanical Systems Inspection course
This course provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to perform comprehensive and accurate assessments of the condition and operation of equipment. You will learn to identify wear, potential failures, and risks, optimizing maintenance and safety. This program combines fundamental theory with applied practice, covering everything from mechanical principles to advanced inspection techniques (visual, NDT, vibration analysis), ensuring the reliability and efficiency of your systems.
Differential Advantages
- Proven Methodologies: Learn best practices in inspection and fault diagnosis.
- Practical Approach: Real-world cases and exercises to apply your acquired knowledge.
- State-of-the-art Tools: Familiarize yourself with inspection equipment and analysis software.
- Optional Certification: Obtain formal recognition of your skills.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in the sector.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Maintenance technicians and supervisors seeking to deepen their knowledge of inspection, diagnostic, and repair techniques for mechanical systems.
- Plant engineers and quality control personnel who need to optimize predictive maintenance programs and ensure equipment reliability.
- Mechanical engineering students and recent technical graduates who wish to gain hands-on experience in inspecting mechanical systems.
- Insurance inspectors and safety auditors who require specialized knowledge to assess the condition and risk of mechanical equipment.
- Purchasing and asset management personnel interested in understanding inspection criteria for the efficient acquisition and maintenance of machinery.
Flexibility Learning
Adaptable to your pace: Asynchronous modules available 24/7, discussion forums to resolve doubts, and practical exercises with personalized feedback.
Objectives and competencies
Identify and diagnose faults in mechanical components:
“Using diagnostic tools, technical manuals and experience, to locate and determine the root cause of the breakdown, documenting the process.”
Apply non-destructive testing and measurement techniques to assess the condition of the systems:
“Identifying surface and subsurface discontinuities, assessing structural integrity, and predicting remaining service life.”
Interpreting plans and technical specifications to ensure compliance with standards:
“Identify the key information on the drawing (dimensions, materials, tolerances) and verify its consistency with the technical specification for proper execution.”
Prepare accurate and concise technical reports on the condition and maintenance recommendations of the systems:
“Detailing findings, root cause analysis, proposed corrective actions and risk assessment, prioritizing clarity and usefulness for decision-making.”
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems:
“Diagnosing faults accurately, repairing and adjusting components, and ensuring optimal operation while complying with safety regulations.”
Verify the correct installation and operation of mechanical systems:
“Using standardized procedures, measuring and testing instruments, and adjusting parameters according to technical specifications and manufacturer’s manuals.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Mechanical Systems Diagnostics: Objectives and Scope
- Fundamentals of Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials
- Sensors and Actuators: Types, Operation, Applications in Mechanical Systems
- Measurement Techniques: Pressure, Temperature, Vibration, Deformation
- Failure Analysis: Failure Modes, Causes, and Consequences
- Predictive and Preventive Diagnostics: Strategies and Tools
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Types, Applications, and Limitations
- Vibration Analysis: Identification of Imbalances, Misalignments, and Clearances
- Lubrication and Oil Analysis: Importance for Component Lifespan
- Safety in the Diagnosis and Maintenance of Mechanical systems: Regulations and best practices
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- Fundamentals of Mechanics: Physical Principles, Materials, and Lubricants
- Diagnostic Tools and Equipment: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Gas Analyzers
- Lubrication Systems: Types of Lubricants, Maintenance, Oil Analysis
- Internal Combustion Engines: Operating Principles, Components, Common Failures
- Cooling Systems: Types, Maintenance, Leak Detection
- Transmission Systems: Clutch, Gearbox, Differential, Maintenance
- Braking Systems: Types, Components, Adjustment, Bleeding
- Steering and Suspension Systems: Alignment, Balancing, Maintenance
- Electrical and Electronic Systems: Battery, Alternator, Starter Motor, Wiring
- Workplace Safety Regulations in the Mechanical Workshop: PPE, Risks, prevention
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- Introduction to Mechanical Systems: Components, Operation, and Types.
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic Cycles, Heat Transfer, Efficiency.
- Failure Analysis: Identification, Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Methods.
- Lubrication and Tribology: Types of Lubricants, Properties, Applications, and Wear.
- Cooling Systems: Components, Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting.
- Power Transmission Systems: Clutches, Gearboxes, Final Drives, and Differentials.
- Component Life Calculation, Fatigue Analysis, and Design Criteria.
- Planning and Execution of Preventive Maintenance: Programs, Inspections, and Records.
- Safety Regulations in Systems Mechanics: occupational hazards, protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
Diagnostics with specialized tools: vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
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- Fundamentals of Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials
- Mechanical Vibrations: Analysis, Measurement, Balancing, and Isolation
- Tribology: Friction, Wear, Lubrication, and Oil Analysis
- Applied Thermodynamics: Cycles, Heat Transfer, and Energy Efficiency
- Instrumentation and Measurement: Sensors, Transducers, and Data Acquisition
- Failure Analysis: Methodologies, Tools, and Case Studies
- Predictive Maintenance: Techniques, Planning, and Optimization
- Simulation of Mechanical Systems: Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization
- Regulations and Standards: Safety, Efficiency, and Environment
- Optimization of systems: criteria, methods, and continuous improvement
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Mechanical Systems Diagnostics: Objectives and Scope
- Fundamentals of Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials
- Sensors and Actuators: Types, Operation, Applications in Mechanical Systems
- Measurement Techniques: Pressure, Temperature, Vibration, Deformation
- Failure Analysis: Failure Modes, Causes, and Consequences
- Predictive and Preventive Diagnostics: Strategies and Tools
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Types, Applications, and Limitations
- Vibration Analysis: Identification of Imbalances, Misalignments, and Clearances
- Lubrication and Oil Analysis: Importance for Component Lifespan
- Safety in the Diagnosis and Maintenance of Mechanical systems: Regulations and best practices
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- Fundamentals of Mechanics: Physical Principles, Materials, and Lubricants
- Diagnostic Tools and Equipment: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Gas Analyzers
- Lubrication Systems: Types of Lubricants, Maintenance, Oil Analysis
- Internal Combustion Engines: Operating Principles, Components, Common Failures
- Cooling Systems: Types, Maintenance, Leak Detection
- Transmission Systems: Clutch, Gearbox, Differential, Maintenance
- Braking Systems: Types, Components, Adjustment, Bleeding
- Steering and Suspension Systems: Alignment, Balancing, Maintenance
- Electrical and Electronic Systems: Battery, Alternator, Starter Motor, Wiring
- Workplace Safety Regulations in the Mechanical Workshop: PPE, Risks, prevention
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- Introduction to Mechanical Systems: Components, Operation, and Types.
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic Cycles, Heat Transfer, Efficiency.
- Failure Analysis: Identification, Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Methods.
- Lubrication and Tribology: Types of Lubricants, Properties, Applications, and Wear.
- Cooling Systems: Components, Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting.
- Power Transmission Systems: Clutches, Gearboxes, Final Drives, and Differentials.
- Component Life Calculation, Fatigue Analysis, and Design Criteria.
- Planning and Execution of Preventive Maintenance: Programs, Inspections, and Records.
- Safety Regulations in Systems Mechanics: occupational hazards, protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
Diagnostics with specialized tools: vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
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- Fundamentals of Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials
- Mechanical Vibrations: Analysis, Measurement, Balancing, and Isolation
- Tribology: Friction, Wear, Lubrication, and Oil Analysis
- Applied Thermodynamics: Cycles, Heat Transfer, and Energy Efficiency
- Instrumentation and Measurement: Sensors, Transducers, and Data Acquisition
- Failure Analysis: Methodologies, Tools, and Case Studies
- Predictive Maintenance: Techniques, Planning, and Optimization
- Simulation of Mechanical Systems: Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization
- Regulations and Standards: Safety, Efficiency, and Environment
- Optimization of systems: criteria, methods, and continuous improvement
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Predictive Maintenance: Concepts, Benefits, and Limitations
- Fundamentals of Vibration: Amplitude, Frequency, and Phase; Spectral Analysis
Oil Analysis: Properties, Contamination, Wear, and Lubrication
Infrared Thermography: Principles, Applications in Mechanical Systems, and Measurement Techniques
Ultrasound: Principles, Leak Detection, Inspection of Bearings and Hydraulic Systems
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Visual Inspection, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing
Machinery Alignment: Methods, Tools, and Tolerances
Rotor Balancing: Static and Dynamic, Correction Techniques
Failure Analysis: Methodologies, Ishikawa Diagram, and Fault Tree Analysis
Implementation of a Predictive Maintenance Program: Planning, Data Collection, and Analysis‘
- Introduction to predictive techniques: Predictive maintenance vs. Corrective/Preventive Maintenance.
- Rotor Balancing: Types of Imbalance, Static and Dynamic Balancing Methods.
- Implementation of a Predictive Maintenance Program: Planning, Data Collection, Analysis, and Monitoring.
Vibration Analysis: Fundamentals, data acquisition, frequency spectra.
Infrared Thermography: Principles, hot spot detection, applications in electrical and mechanical equipment.
Lubricating Oil Analysis: Types of analysis, interpretation of results, wear detection.
Ultrasound: Leak detection, bearing inspection, applications in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA): Identification of natural frequencies, resonance, and damping.
Visual Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): VT, PT, MT, UT, RT.
Machinery Alignment: Alignment methods, misalignment correction, impact on service life.
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- Introduction to Predictive Diagnostics: Key Concepts, Benefits, and Applications
- Reliability Fundamentals: Concepts, Metrics, and Analysis
- Failure Analysis: Failure Modes, Causes, and Effects (FMEA)
- Vibration Analysis Techniques: Acquisition, Processing, and Interpretation
- Infrared Thermography: Principles, Applications, and Image Analysis
- Oil and Lubricant Analysis: Properties, Contamination, and Wear
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Continuous Monitoring: Sensors, SCADA Systems, and IoT Platforms
- Mechanical Safety: Risk Assessment, Guards, and regulations
- Implementation of a predictive diagnostic program: planning, management, and continuous improvement
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- Introduction to Mechanical Integrity: Definition, importance, and scope.
- Engineering Materials: Properties, selection, and behavior under load.
- Mechanics of Solids: Fundamental concepts, stresses, strains, and constitutive laws.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Principles, types of elements, and applications.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Methods, techniques, and evaluation of results.
- Corrosion: Types, mechanisms, prevention, and control.
- Fatigue: Mechanisms, fatigue life analysis, and fatigue-resistant design.
- Fracture: Fracture mechanics, fracture toughness, and analysis of failures.
- Welding: Welding metallurgy, defects, and integrity testing.
- Standards and Codes: ASME, API, ISO, and other applicable standards.
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Career opportunities
- Industrial Maintenance Inspector: Supervision and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs for machinery and equipment.
- Quality Control Technician: Verification of compliance with technical and regulatory specifications in the manufacturing and assembly of mechanical systems.
- Industrial Safety Supervisor: Identification and evaluation of occupational risks associated with the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, implementing preventive measures.
- Pressure Equipment Inspector: Performance of regulatory inspections on boilers, pressure vessels, and piping, ensuring their safety and operation.
- Technical Consultant: Advising on the selection, installation, and optimization of mechanical systems, offering customized solutions to companies.
- Forensic Expert: Preparation of technical reports in legal proceedings related to failures, accidents, or disputes in systems Mechanical.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manager: Application of inspection techniques (radiography, ultrasound, penetrant testing) to detect internal defects in materials and welds.
- Asset Manager: Control and monitoring of the lifecycle of mechanical equipment, optimizing its performance and minimizing maintenance costs.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Solid Foundations: Learn the theoretical and practical foundations of mechanical systems inspection, covering everything from component identification to failure analysis.
- Inspection Techniques: Master visual techniques, non-destructive testing (NDT), and measurement methods to assess equipment condition.
- Regulations and Safety: Familiarize yourself with applicable regulations, safety standards, and best practices for conducting reliable and safe inspections.
- Technical Reports: Develop skills to create clear and concise technical reports that facilitate decision-making and maintenance planning.
- Practical Cases: Apply the acquired knowledge to real-world cases, simulating inspection and diagnostic situations in various systems. mechanics.
Testimonials
During my training in mechanical systems inspection, I identified a critical misalignment in the power transmission system of an industrial plant. My analysis and detailed report enabled the implementation of preventative corrective measures, averting a catastrophic failure that would have resulted in costly repairs and downtime. This significantly contributed to optimizing plant operations and improving safety.
During the Naval Engineering and Technology course, I applied the hydrodynamic principles I learned to optimize the design of a ship’s hull, achieving a 12% reduction in drag, which resulted in significant fuel savings and greater operational efficiency.
During my training in mechanical systems inspection, I identified a critical misalignment in the transmission system of a production plant. My analysis, based on abnormal vibrations and elevated temperatures, allowed me to correct the problem before a catastrophic failure, preventing costly downtime and potential injuries to personnel. Management commended my diligence and technical expertise, which resulted in the implementation of my preventive maintenance recommendations throughout the plant.
I successfully identified and documented a critical misalignment in the main production line’s drive system, preventing a catastrophic failure that would have resulted in significant downtime and costly repairs. My vibration analysis and subsequent visual inspection enabled timely intervention and precise correction, minimizing disruptions and saving the company thousands of dollars in potential losses.
Frequently asked questions
To ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of mechanical systems.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
To ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of mechanical systems.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Mechanical Integrity: Definition, importance, and scope.
- Engineering Materials: Properties, selection, and behavior under load.
- Mechanics of Solids: Fundamental concepts, stresses, strains, and constitutive laws.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Principles, types of elements, and applications.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Methods, techniques, and evaluation of results.
- Corrosion: Types, mechanisms, prevention, and control.
- Fatigue: Mechanisms, fatigue life analysis, and fatigue-resistant design.
- Fracture: Fracture mechanics, fracture toughness, and analysis of failures.
- Welding: Welding metallurgy, defects, and integrity testing.
- Standards and Codes: ASME, API, ISO, and other applicable standards.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.