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Hydraulic Specialist Certification Review

Sponsored by the International Fluid Power Society, IFPS.

What is the IFPS Hydraulic Specialist Certification?
It is a certification degree granted by IFPS based on passing a three-hour written test provided and proctored by IFPS. For more information, please visit the IFPS certification page.

Hydraulic Specialist Certification Review course objectives:
It is a three day review session heldand provided by MSOE followed by the certification exam on the fourth day. The objective of the course is to provide instructions and review basics of hydraulics to maximize the chance of passing the exam. It is a non-CEU program, meaning MSOE will not grant credit units or a certificate. Study material is based on the IFPS study guide.

Who should attend?
It is required for candidates who are involved in hydraulic system sales, design, modeling and supervising system operation.

Prerequisites:
"Introduction to Hydraulics"
given by MSOE OR equivalent years of experience.

Topical Outlines:

  • Job Responsibility 1.0: Apply hydraulic circuits to perform desired tasks.
  • Job Responsibility 2.0: Analyze loads and motion.
  • Job Responsibility 3.0: Select components for hydraulic applications.
  • Job Responsibility 4.0: Prepare bills of material and schematics.
  • Job Responsibility 5.0: Recommend fluid, fluid conductors and fluid filtration.
  • Job Responsibility 6.0: Analyze and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.

Seminar Date - Aug. 20 - 23, 2013   

Program

Day 1 Session 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lunch Reception Noon - 1 p.m.
 
Day 2-3 Sessions 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lunch on your own Noon - 1 p.m.
 
Day 4 Session 9 a.m. - Noon
Box Lunch provided  

Continential breakfast served daily.
Beverages/Snacks provided throughout the day.

Fees:

  • Regular registration fees = $840
  • Early registration fees = $790
  • Fee for multiple registrants from the same company = $740

Notes:

  • Review session and exam can be taken to our customer site for a minimum of 10 registrants.
  • Please consider bringing a pencil, eraser and nonprogrammable scientific calculator. Lightening reference handbook will be distributed.
  • Review session fee does not include exam fee. It is the responsibility of the attendees to apply for the exam, pay the exam fee at IFPS and get the study manual no later than two weeks from the review session.
  • Register for the exam online at www.ifps.org/certification or call (414) 277-7269.

Registration

To receive a seminar brochure with registration materials, simply fill out and submit this online seminar information request form. The materials will be mailed to you.


For more information, please contact:

Dr. Medhat Khalil
Director of Professional Education
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist
Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor
Phone: (414) 277-7269
Fax: (414) 277-7470
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