Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Overview

Hydraulics and pneumatic machines are the backbones of a range of industries including manufacturing, construction, mining, oil & gas. This Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics at Engineering Institute of Technology explores the design, construction, operation and maintenance and troubleshooting of these most versatile machines.

Led by an industry expert, this 12 week course will provide you a practical, in-depth view of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Course content includes concepts related to pressure and flow; the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic system components – such as actuators and control valves; simple circuits for hydraulic and pneumatic applications; the characteristics of hydraulic oil and air; proportional and servo technology in regard to electro-hydraulic systems; and, troubleshooting procedures.

Graduates of the Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics will be able to:

• Explain the concepts related to pressure and flow.
• Describe the construction and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic system components such as actuators and control valves.
• Develop simple circuits for hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
• Examine in detail, the characteristics of hydraulic oil and air.
• Compare proportional and servo technology in regard to electro-hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.