This programme is a comprehensive blend of applied science and engineering, focusing on the mechanical properties of liquids and their engineering uses in fluid power. It provides a rigorous combination of theoretical foundations and practical activities to ensure learners can effectively generate, control, and transmit power using pressurized liquids.

This course addresses all relevant disciplines within the field of hydraulics, treating it as the liquid version of pneumatics. Learners explore the theoretical foundations of fluid mechanics and how these properties are applied to industrial and automotive machinery.

• The Physics of Fluids: Mastering Pascal's Law ($Pressure = Force / Area$), viscosity, filterability, and the characteristics of hydraulic fluids.
• System Components: In-depth study of power units, reservoirs, motor-driven pumps, and linear actuators (cylinders).
• Control Mechanisms: Analysis of direction, flow, and pressure control valves, including counterbalance and pilot control units.
• Hydraulic Symbology: Understanding and reading ISO and DIN standard circuit diagrams.
• Safety & Maintenance: Procedures for managing pinhole leaks, contamination control, and the safe operation of hydraulic accumulators.