Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
983
Course Name
Hydraulic Power Basics
Contact Hours
11.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)
Primary Contact
Marianne Wowk
Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu
5709614105 Ext.
Website
Description
This study unit will introduce you to the basic concepts and terminology needed to understand the operation of hydraulic systems. It will define hydraulic power and discuss its uses. Then, it will review physical principles, or terms , you will need to understand when studying functions of hydraulic systems. A discussion of the benefits and characteristics of hydraulic systems, and exactly how and why they work, will conclude this unit.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Introduction to Hydraulic Power
* Hydraulic Power Systems
* Characteristics of Hydraulic Systems
* Examples of Hydraulic Systems
Target Audience
Individuals in the Wastewater or Drinking Water Operator field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through distance learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous