• Principles of fluid flow and pressure, work, power, actuator speed for industrial hydraulic systems
• Power consumed by hydraulic systems and why hydraulic systems get hot
• Hydraulic component symbols typically used in industrial systems
• Reading and interpreting basic hydraulic schematics
• Function and use of pressure control valves
• Function and use of directional control valves commonly used in industrial hydraulic systems
• Load control and load holding techniques
• Types and operation of hydraulic pumps
• Characteristics of modern variable displacement pumps
• Setup of pressure regulating variable displacement pump controls
• Setup of adjustable hydraulic components used in industrial hydraulic systems
• Overview of fundamental circuits most often used in industrial hydraulic systems
• How flow controls work to control actuator speed
• Using a variable displacement pump when controlling actuator speed in hydraulic systems
• Function and operation of cylinders and hydraulic motors
• Comparison of direct and pilot operated valves and understanding pilot and drain options
• Introduction to fluid cleanliness and filtration
• Introduction to electro-proportional hydraulic valves
• Knowledge reinforcement with hands-on lab exercises
• Approximately 50% lecture and 50% hands-on lab

Proficiency in reading and math required