This course will cover the basic principles of fluid power. Students will study hydraulic fluids, conditioners, conductors, pumps, actuators, valves and accessories and will interpret blue prints and circuit operation.

• Describe the basic principles of fluid power and identify basic graphic symbols.
• Describe hydraulic fluids, conditioners and conductors. (Piping, Tubing, Hoses, Sealing devices and reservoirs)
• Describe and maintain pumps and motors.
• Describe and maintain actuators, valves and accessories.
• Describe and interpret circuit operation.
• Perform failure analysis and maintain hydraulic circuits.

• Laws and principles.
• Hydraulic terms and symbols.
• Relationship of flow, pressure and vacuum.

• Fluid bases, qualities, characteristics and additives.
• Filters, strainers and heat exchangers.
• Piping, tubing, hoses, sealing devices and reservoirs.

• Gear, vane and piston pumps(operating principles, description and ratings)
• Gear, vane and piston motors(description, operation and ratings)
• Linear actuator types, capabilities and mounting styles.

• Check valve styles and operation.
• Directional control valve types and operation.
• Pressure actuated valve types and operation.
• Volume control valve styles and operation
• Accumulators, intensifiers, switches and gauges (purpose and function)

• Interpret circuit basic design.
• Analyze circuit and component failure.
• Perform maintenance to components and circuits.

• Aim
• Objective
• Other criteria

• Self Assessment
• Continuous Assessment
• Theory Test
• Practical Test

• OCS Attendance
• OCS Satisfactorily Completed
• External

1. An OCS certificate of attendance will be issued if the method of assessment is limited to self-assessment
2. Where a delegate fails to meet the formal assessment criteria, an attendance certificate will be awarded and the case discussed with the customer