CETOP/BFPA Level 3 Industrial Hydraulics Qualification (IH3)

The level of this programme demands a previous knowledge and working experience of hydraulics. There are two routes to achieve this qualification.

Who is it for:

This BFPA Level 3 qualification is designed for those personnel involved in the maintenance and management of industrial hydraulic systems and associated controls, who require knowledge and competence based skills to support such work based activities as:- planning and preparation, interpreting and using technical information, devising and following procedures associated with installation, commissioning, testing, fault diagnosis, maintenance, servicing and re-establishing a machine "fit for purpose".

Entry Requirements:

It is recommended that candidates attend the Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics training course or have the equivalent knowledge and experience.

Before enrolling on the IH3 programme candidates are required to complete and return a pre-programme questionnaire (IH3) (pdf file).

Course Outline:

To view the IH3 programme syllabus click here (pdf file).

Date:

Enrolment on to this programme can take place at any time during the year.

Duration:

16 months maximum.

The Full Package Route

Package Outline:

This package is inclusive of the following:

• Course Induction
• Written Examination Fee
• Practical Task Preparation & Assessment on a 'one to one' basis
• Assignment Pack
• Tutor Support & Assignment Feedback
• Attendance on 7 Technical One Day Modules:
  Calculation & Formulae
  Pumps and Controls
  Industrial Valves & Cartridges
  Basic Electronics
  Proportional Hydraulics Industrial
  Contamination Control
  Logical Troubleshooting
  One Day Module Calendar (pdf file)

Price:

£2800 + VAT per person.

The Fast Track Route

Package Outline:

This package is inclusive of the following:

• Written Examination Fee (£250 + VAT)
• Practical Task Preparation & Assessment on a 'one to one' basis (£750 + VAT)

Price:

£1000 + VAT per person.

Additional Options:

• Attendance on any of the following technical One Day Modules (£200 + VAT per module):
  Calculation & Formulae
  Pumps and Controls
  Closed Hydrostatics, Steering and Brakes
  Industrial Valves & Cartridges
  Basic Electronics
  Proportional & Auxiliary Valves Mobile
  Contamination Control
  Logical Troubleshooting
  One Day Module Calendar (pdf file)
• Individual Tutorials (£75 + VAT per hour)
• Tutor Support, Assignment Pack & Assignment Feedback (£550 + VAT)

Notes:

All successful candidates will have to pay a certification fee of £75 + VAT directly to the BFPA to receive their CETOP Level 3 Industrial Hydraulics Certificate.

The examination will take place twice per year, March and September.

For additional information please view our IH3/MH3 information sheet (pdf file).

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Last updated 01-Sep-2011 16:17