Professional Certificateof Competency in Hydraulicsand PneumaticsStudy Online | 3 Month Program

EIT Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) students will obtain a credit for the BME106S Hydraulics and Pneumatics upon successful completion of this Professional Certificate of Competency.

Course OverviewHydraulics and pneumatic machines are the backbones of a range of industries including manufacturing, construction, mining, oil & gas. This course explores the design, construction, operation and maintenance and troubleshooting of these most versatile machines.

Who Will Benefit

This course is relevant to students from diverse backgrounds including:

› Mechanical/mechatronics engineers,technologist and technicians.

› Industrial/production engineers, technologistsand technicians.

› Process technicians, technologists andengineers.

› Process control engineers and supervisors.› Plant operators and maintenance personnel.› Mechanical equipment sales engineers.› Design engineers.

Students will obtain a comprehensive overview of all aspects related to the construction, design, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Students will develop the requisite knowledge and skills to interpret, design and troubleshoot simple hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.

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.

After completing this course, students will have requisite knowledge and skills to interpret and design hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systematically troubleshoot system faults and undertake corrective measures.

What You Will Gain

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

› Explain concepts related to pressure and flow;› Describe the construction and operation of

hydraulic and pneumatic system componentssuch as actuators and control valves;

› Develop simple circuits for hydraulic andpneumatic applications;

› Examine in detail, the characteristics of hydraulicoil and air;

› Compare proportional and servo technology inregard to electro-hydraulic systems; and

› Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Module 1: Pressure and Flow Concepts

› Definition and units of pressuremeasurement

› Pascal’s law and applications› Pressure/force relationship› Fluid flow/discharge› Steady and unsteady flows› Bernoulli’s principle› Laminar and turbulent flows› Pressure/flow relationship

Module 2: Hydraulic Cylinders

› Classification (single vs. doubleacting)

› Cylinder construction andmounting

› Cylinder cushioning› Seals› Cylinder design checklist› Common cylinder problems

Module 3: Hydraulic Directional Control Valves

› Classification and symbols› Poppet, Check and Spool valves› Directly and indirectly, operated

valves› Valve actuation methods› 2, 3, and 4-way direction control

valves› Positive and negative overlapping› Center conditions

Module 4: Hydraulic Pressure and Flow Control Valves

› Relief valve› Surge pressure› Sequence valves› Counterbalance valves› Pressure reducing valves› Brake valves› Unloading valves› Flow control valve function and

types

Module 5: Hydraulic Accessories, Hydraulic Fluids

› Introduction to oil reservoirs,filters, heat exchangers, pipes,hoses

› Hydraulic fluid characteristics› Oil groups, Neutralization

number› Oil contamination, cleanliness

and storage› Oil additives› Common problems associated

with hydraulic oil

Module 6 & 7: Basic Hydraulic Circuits and Applications

› Symbols of hydraulic components› Basic understanding of hydraulic

circuits› Types of hydraulic circuits and

their illustration› Design and application of hydraulic

circuits› Advantages of hydraulic systems› Simulation of hydraulic circuits

using FLUIDSIM software.

Assessment 1

Module 8: Electro-Hydraulic Systems

› Proportional solenoid› Proportional valve› Servo valve› Comparison of proportional and

servo technology› Use of transducers in hydraulic

systems

Module 9: Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Hydraulic Systems

› Safety and cleanliness inhydraulic systems

› Preventive maintenance› Commissioning procedures and

pre-commissioning checks› Troubleshooting hydraulic

system faults/failures› Prevention of pre-mature

hydraulic component failures

Module 10: Pneumatic System Fundamentals

› Characteristics of air› Air generation, preparation, and

distribution› Characteristics of pneumatic

systems› Pneumatic symbols› Components of pneumatic systems› Pneumatic elements – control

valves, actuators

Module 11: Pneumatic Circuit Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

› Pneumatic circuit design› Troubleshooting: flow chart

analysis of pneumatic circuits› Maintenance of pneumatic

systems

Module 12: Unit Review

In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. Opportunity will be provided for a review of student work and to clarify any outstanding issues. Instructors/facilitators may choose to cover a specialized topic or some case studies if applicable to that cohort.

Assessment 2

Program Structure

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To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the weekly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance.

In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does

not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

Additionally, if you apply and are accepted into the EIT Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) you will obtain a credit for the BME106S Hydraulics and Pneumatics upon successful completion of this Professional Certificate of Competency.

Certification

Why Online?EIT recognizes that many of our potential students have commitments which makes pursuing further study very challenging. Our online programs have been specifically designed to reduce the significant financial, time and travel commitments often required by traditional on-campus programs.

Unique Delivery

Our unique online delivery methodology makes use of live and interactive webinars, an international pool of expert lecturers, dedicated learning support officers, and state-of-the-art technologies such as remote and virtual laboratories, and simulation software.

Our supportive blended learning model and small class sizes encourage you to advance your technical knowledge and remain engaged in your studies while forming global networks and balancing life and work commitments. All webinars are recorded and available for review anytime, anywhere at your own pace.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Software and Hardware Requirements

› Operating system: Windows 7 or higher (Windows10 recommended); or macOS 10.12 or higher(recommended)

› Storage: A minimum of 4GB memory (RAM),and a minimum of 20GB of spare disk space isrecommended

› Processor: 1.5Ghz or higher, 2 cores or higher› An 11” Monitor with at least 1024x768 screen

resolution› Internet access with at least 5Mbps download and

upload speeds› A valid personal email address› Speakers and microphone/headset (can be built-in)› A webcam that can recognize your face.› Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar

software› An up-to-date web browser

Duration and Time Commitment

You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending a bi-weekly webinar that runs for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This professional development program is delivered in an interactive online format and has been designed to fit around full-time work.

Group Training

All our short courses can be delivered as group courses, which can be shortened, lengthened, or presented in a classroom. These courses are perfect for in-company/in-house training and can be fully-tailored. For a summary of cost savings, delivery options and a full list of topics please email training@eit.edu.au

How to Register

To register, please visit www.eit.edu.au/cms/courses/professional-certificate-of-competency-in-hydraulics-and-pneumatics

Alternatively, you can contact your nearest EIT office by telephone; please see our website for international EIT Office contact details.

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C • RTO Provider Number: 51971 • ABN: 39 135 762 426 • v03