Hydraulics Training Level 1

Comprehensive Understanding of Hydraulic Systems

Hydraulics Skills Training Programme

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics provides comprehensive entry-level training for people with a technical or engineering background who need to develop their knowledge and understanding of hydraulic systems.

COURSE AT A

Glance

Duration:

4 days

Delivery:

Practical classroom and workshop training

Locations:

On Site Only (Public courses in Reading coming soon)

Prerequisites:

Engineering background, such as an apprenticeship or appropriate engineering qualification

Certificate:

BFPA Accredited Certification and Training Passport

Next Step:

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics

£0.00

Course Type | Mechanical, Technical Skills

Certificate | BFPA Accredited Certification and Training Passport

Duration of Course | 4 Days Including Practical Assessment

Location | This Course is Only Available On-site

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PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

Experience

Practical training forms an important part of BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics.

Delegates have the opportunity to apply the principles covered during the course through practical exercises, developing greater familiarity with hydraulic components, circuits and systems.

The practical element supports delegates in connecting underpinning hydraulic theory with the operation and adjustment of equipment they may encounter within the workplace.

Practical assessment also forms part of the course.

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WHAT YOU WILL

Learn

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics develops knowledge and understanding across the fundamental principles, components and operation of hydraulic systems.

Electrical Safety

Hydraulic
Principles

Develop an understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning hydraulic systems, including pressure, flow and the behaviour of hydraulic fluid.

Hydraulic Fluids & Contamination

Develop knowledge of hydraulic fluids and their role within a system, together with the importance of cleanliness, filtration and contamination control.

Pumps &
Actuators

Develop an understanding of hydraulic pumps and actuators, their operation and their application within hydraulic systems.

Hydraulic
Valves

Learn about the function and operation of hydraulic valves and how they are used to control pressure, flow and direction within a system.

Accumulators & Hydraulic Components

Develop knowledge of accumulators and other components commonly encountered within hydraulic systems.

Hydraulic Circuits & Systems

Develop an understanding of how individual hydraulic components work together within a system and how hydraulic circuits operate.

Course Overview

Develop The Skills

HYDRAULICS SKILLS TRAINING

Level 1

Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of Hydraulic Systems

Delivered over four days, the course develops an understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning hydraulics, together with the function, operation and adjustment of a wide range of hydraulic components.

Delegates develop their knowledge through technical learning and practical application, helping them understand how hydraulic systems and components operate and how this knowledge relates to equipment encountered within engineering and maintenance environments.

No previous hydraulics course is required, although delegates should have an engineering background such as an apprenticeship or appropriate engineering qualification.

Successful completion leads to BFPA Accredited Certification and a Training Passport.

WHY DEVELOP

Hydraulic Knowledge and Capability

Understanding the principles behind hydraulic systems is important for engineers and technicians who need to work effectively with fluid power equipment.

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics provides delegates with a structured introduction to the principles of hydraulics before developing their understanding of the components and systems commonly encountered within hydraulic equipment.

The course explores areas including pressure and flow, hydraulic fluids, pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, filtration and contamination control, helping delegates understand both individual components and their role within a hydraulic system.

Practical exercises reinforce the technical learning and allow delegates to develop greater familiarity with hydraulic systems and components.

IS THIS COURSE

Right for You?

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics is an entry-level course designed for people with a technical or engineering background who need to develop a comprehensive understanding of hydraulic systems.

No previous hydraulics course is required.

It is particularly suitable for:
» Maintenance Technicians
» Mechanical Maintenance Engineers
» Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers
» Engineering Technicians
» Engineers working with hydraulic equipment
» Apprentices who have completed appropriate engineering training
» Technical personnel looking to develop hydraulic knowledge
» Organisations looking to strengthen hydraulic capability within their engineering and maintenance teams

Delegates should have an engineering background, such as an apprenticeship or appropriate engineering qualification.

WHAT WILL YOU

Be Able to Do?

Following successful completion of BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics, delegates will have developed a broader understanding of hydraulic principles, components and systems.

This includes greater confidence in:

» Understanding fundamental hydraulic principles
» Understanding pressure and flow
» Recognising common hydraulic components
» Understanding the function and operation of hydraulic pumps
» Understanding hydraulic actuators
» Understanding the operation and purpose of hydraulic valves
» Applying hydraulic knowledge during practical activities

» Understanding hydraulic fluids and their importance
» Recognising the importance of filtration and contamination control
» Understanding accumulators and their role within hydraulic systems
» Understanding how components interact within hydraulic circuits

ASSESSMENT &

Certification

BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics includes practical assessment as part of the four-day course.

Successful completion leads to BFPA Accredited Certification and a Training Passport.

The combination of technical learning, practical application and assessment provides a structured route for delegates with an engineering background to develop their knowledge and understanding of hydraulic systems.

COURSE

Syllabus

» Chain drives
» Seals and gaskets
» Pumps
» Levers and linkages
» Written assessment

» Springs and cams
» Sensors
» Conveyors
» Basic fault finding

» Health and safety at work
» Hand tools
» Fixings and fasteners
» Measuring tools
» Practical maintenance activities

» Shafts and keys
» Bearings
» Lubrication
» Belt drives
» Competence assessment

CONTINUE YOUR TECHNICAL OPERATOR SKILLS JOURNEY

Technical Operator Training is delivered across two parts, allowing delegates to progressively develop broader practical technical capability.

Part 1

Mechanical Maintenance & Asset Care Skills
(Current Course)

Part 2

Further Practical Skills & Basic Pneumatics

Begin Your Technical Operator

Develop practical mechanical maintenance and asset care skills with Technical Operator Training – Part 1.

Whether you're developing your own technical capability or looking to strengthen asset care skills across a production team, Part 1 provides a practical foundation for operators taking greater responsibility for appropriate maintenance activities.

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FAQs

The course is designed for machine operators with little or no technical background who need to develop practical maintenance and asset care skills.
No. The course has been designed specifically for operators with little or no previous technical background.
Yes. Underpinning mechanical theory is combined with practical tasks and competence assessments throughout the course.
The course is delivered over five days.
Yes. Delegates must successfully complete the required practical competence assessments and pass the written paper to achieve City & Guilds Accreditation.
Technical Operator Training – Part 2 develops further practical technical skills and introduces delegates to basic pneumatic systems.
No. Part 2 leads to an MCP Technical Training Certificate.
Yes. The course can be delivered on site for organisations looking to develop technical and asset care capability within their production teams.