Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems in industries. Participants with be provided with the basic knowledge of the construction and function of hydraulic and electric components as well as to develop the ability to read, design and construct simple hydraulic circuits.

Course Duration: 32 hours
WSQ course – with SkillsFuture funding up to 90%

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

• Understand the characteristics of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
• Understand the physical principles of hydraulics
• Identify and describe the construction, design features, and operation of hydraulic components
• Identify and explain graphical symbols for hydraulic components
• Identify and describe the design, features and operation of electric components
• Design, assemble and test basic hydraulic circuits

Course Contents

• Fundamental physical principles of hydraulics
• Hydraulic systems
• Components of hydraulic power pack
• Characteristics and function of hydraulic actuators
• Characteristics and function of pressure control valves
• Characteristics and function of directional control valves
• Characteristics and function of flow control valves
• Characteristics and function of non-return valves
• Construction and principle of electrical switches, contacts and electrical sensors
• Characteristics and function of solenoid operated directional control valves
• ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
• Development and layout of simple controls
• Design and assemble basic hydraulic circuits
• Design and assemble basic electro-hydraulic circuits
• Simulation and practical exercises