This badge certifies that the learner has developed a foundational understanding of hydraulic systems and their role in manufacturing. The series covers the principles of pressure and flow, hydraulic fluids, reservoirs, piping, pumps, valves, and actuators. Learners gain awareness of fluid properties, system components, and contamination control, as well as the ability to interpret basic hydraulic schematic symbols. The knowledge built through this course supports safe, efficient, and reliable use of hydraulic equipment in industrial applications.
Issuer
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
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EMC is a unique Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping manufacturers grow and become more competitive. Our education, training and development programs build excellence at all levels and every stage of a career.
Criteria
Learner has successfully completed a self-directed learning path designed to build awareness and understanding of the role of hydraulics in manufacturing.
Series includes:
- Concepts of Pressure and Flow
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Reservoirs and Piping
- Contamination and Filtration
- Pumps
- Hydraulic Cylinders and Motors
- Pressure Control Valves
- Flow Control Valves
- Directional Control Valves
Learning outcomes:
- Introduction to hydraulic pressure theory including absolute and hydrostatic pressure
- Basic understanding of pressure, force and area relationship
- Basic understanding of flow rate and fluid velocity
- Awareness of turbulent and laminar flow
- Introduction to hydraulic fluids and viscosity
- Basic understanding of Reservoir (Tank) components and functions
- Awareness of hydraulic pipes, tubing, hoses and fittings
- Understanding of pump types and the pressure to flow relationship
- Understanding of hydraulic cylinders and actuators
- Understanding of pressure and flow control valves and their use
- Understanding of direction control valves and their use
- Basic understanding of hydraulic schematic symbols
Assessment:
This is a self-paced series includes with several checkpoints for formative assessment. Responses are automatically assessed. Multiple attempts are permitted.
Estimated effort time: 7 hours
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