Apprentice and Undergraduate Training Programme in Hydraulics and Control

Duration:

2 Weeks/8 Days (1:00pm Monday-12:00pm Friday for two consecutive weeks)

Who is it for:

This training programme is designed to compliment and support apprentices, advanced apprentices and undergraduates involved in the maintenance and management of hydraulic systems.

Course Aims:

On completion of this course candidates will:

• Know the fundamental principles that underpin the operation of all hydraulic systems.
• Identify and explain the function and operation of the major component parts.
• Recognise hydraulic symbols drawn to ISO1219/1.
• Know the importance of contamination control.
• Know the terminology associated with fluid power system.
• Know the importance of following safe working practices at all times.
• Know the importance of following correct procedures when involved in the maintenance of fluid power system.
• Successfully achieve a BFPA/CETOP Level 1 Hydraulics Competence based qualification.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Hydraulics
• Prime Movers
• Reservoirs
• Hydraulic Pumps
• Hydraulic Actuators
• Direction Control
• Pressure Control
• Flow Control
• Load Holding & Motion Control
• Hydraulic Hoses & Connectors
• Hydraulic Fluids
• Contamination Management
• Practical Hydraulics
  - Pump Performance Testing
  - Oil Sampling & Microscopic Evaluation
  - Component Identification & Circuit Construction
  - Pre-charging an Accumulator
• Safe Working Practices

Leading to:

Stage 2 Industrial or Mobile Hydraulics.

Notes:

All delegates will receive a comprehensive set of support notes, lunch, refreshments and a certificate of attendance. For more information about this course click here (pdf file).

Price:

£1100 + VAT per person.

Dates:

Dates:

2010
19-30 July

2011
18-29 July

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