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Maintenance and Engineering

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Maintenance

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems power many industrial machines. This course covers fluid power principles, components such as pumps, compressors, valves, cylinders and actuators, circuit reading, contamination control, maintenance practices, troubleshooting and safety.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Fluid power failures cause downtime and safety risks. This course gives technicians practical skills to maintain and troubleshoot these systems.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses circuit diagrams, demonstrations, troubleshooting exercises and maintenance planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain hydraulic and pneumatic principles
  • Identify system components and symbols
  • Read and interpret circuit diagrams
  • Control contamination and maintain fluids
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic faults
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Maintenance technicians
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Production technicians
  • Maintenance supervisors
  • Plant engineers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Fluid power principles
  • Component knowledge
  • Circuit reading
  • Contamination control
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Fluid Power Principles

  1. 09:00–09:54Pressure and flow
  2. 09:54–10:48Hydraulics versus pneumatics
  3. 10:48–11:00Energy and efficiency
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Energy and efficiency (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Safety
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: System identification

Day 2Components

  1. 09:00–09:54Pumps and compressors
  2. 09:54–10:48Valves
  3. 10:48–11:00Cylinders and motors
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Cylinders and motors (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Accumulators and filters
  7. 13:06–14:00Demonstration: Components

Day 3Circuits

  1. 09:00–09:54Symbols
  2. 09:54–10:48Reading circuits
  3. 10:48–11:00Common circuits
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Common circuits (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Control
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Circuit reading

Day 4Maintenance

  1. 09:00–09:54Fluid care
  2. 09:54–10:48Contamination control
  3. 10:48–11:00Seals and hoses
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Seals and hoses (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Preventive maintenance
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Hydraulic failure

Day 5Troubleshooting

  1. 09:00–09:54Systematic approach
  2. 09:54–10:48Common faults
  3. 10:48–11:00Testing
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Testing (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Documentation
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Troubleshooting exercise

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,780.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,680.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,880.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,780.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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