Practical Hydraulics Course (LMS)

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Practical Hydraulics Course (LMS)

Unlock the secrets of hydraulic systems and ensure safety with our comprehensive 10-hour Hydraulics Safety and Training Course. This expertly designed program, featuring lessons created under the direction of FPTI™’s founder, Rory S. McLaren, provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for anyone involved in the management, operation, or maintenance of hydraulic systems.

This course is designed to be uploaded by all major Learning Management Systems (LMS) and is offered as a one-time-purchase (no subscription required). Whether your institution uses Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or any other SCORM-compliant LMS, it’s easy to upload the entire course and distribute it to your students.

Product Details

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: Learn about hydraulic systems, components, and their functions.
Multilingual Access: Available in English and Spanish to suit learning needs.
LMS Integration: Easily add this course to your institution’s LMS for streamlined access and management.
Expert Instruction: Benefit from detailed explanations and expert insights.
Knowledge Checks: Each lesson includes multiple knowledge checks to reinforce learning.
Final Tests: At the end of each lesson, you will take a final test with three attempts to achieve a passing score of 80% or higher.

Course Lessons

Lesson 00 – The Lethal Strike

Learn the critical steps for the pre-hospitalization management of high-pressure injection injuries, an increasingly common and dangerous issue.

Lesson 01 – Basic Hydraulics Safety

Master general safety practices, including manufacturer’s warnings, high-pressure hydraulic categories, stored energy, and lockout procedures.

Lesson 02 – Introduction to Hydraulics

Familiarize yourself with hydraulic terminology, system components, diagnostic equipment, and the differences between open-loop and closed-loop systems.

Lesson 03 – Oil Storage, Conditioning, and Transmission

Understand the purpose, types, and symbols of hydraulic reservoirs, filters, screens, coolers, and heat exchangers. Learn oil selection criteria, sampling requirements, and safety procedures for hose and line replacement.

Lesson 04 – Hydraulic Pumps

Discover how hydraulic pumps work, understand pump volumetric efficiency, and identify ISO symbols for fixed and variable displacement pumps.

Lesson 05 – Directional Control Valves and Pressure Relief Valves

Explore the functions and types of directional control valves and pressure relief valves, including their configurations and ISO symbols.

Lesson 06 – Hydraulic Actuators

Learn about the purpose and function of hydraulic motors and cylinders, and how to identify their ISO symbols.

Lesson 07 – Hydraulic Control Valves

Understand orbitrol steering valves, check valves, and shuttle valves. Learn to identify their ISO symbols and components.

Lesson 08 – Miscellaneous Hydraulic Components

Get to know hydraulic accumulators, diagnostic instruments, oil selection, and proactive maintenance schedules for hydraulic systems.

Lesson 09 – Open-Loop Hydraulic Systems and Schematics

Grasp the function of open-loop hydraulic systems, read schematics, and understand the concept of “power-beyond.”