Advanced Hydraulics Training

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze and interpret complex hydraulic circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Design hydraulic systems to meet specific operational requirements.
• Evaluate system performance and diagnose faults using advanced testing equipment.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend system lifespan.
• Apply safety protocols and risk management practices in hydraulic system operations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and replacing hydraulic components.

Target Audience

This course is designed for experienced technicians, engineers, and maintenance personnel who are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced hydraulic systems in industries such as manufacturing, mining, and construction.

Prerequisites

Learners must have completed a basic hydraulics course or have equivalent practical experience in hydraulic systems.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential to reinforce theoretical concepts and develop diagnostic, assembly, and troubleshooting skills. Learners will work on real hydraulic trainers, test benches, and simulation software to build and analyse circuits, perform maintenance, and fault-find.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Component Identification and Circuit Assembly — Learners identify hydraulic components on a trainer and assemble basic circuits (e.g., cylinder extension/retraction, motor start/stop) using hoses and fittings. (4h)
• Practical 2: Pressure and Flow Measurement — Using pressure gauges and flow meters, learners measure system parameters and adjust pressure relief and flow control valves to achieve specified settings. (4h)
• Practical 3: Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis — Instructors introduce faults (e.g., blocked filter, leaking seal, misadjusted valve) and learners use systematic troubleshooting to identify and rectify issues. (4h)
• Practical 4: Proportional Valve Setup and PLC Integration — Learners connect a proportional valve to a PLC, configure the valve amplifier, and program a simple positioning sequence using a sensor feedback loop. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.