The AFPS in conjunction with the International Hydraulic Safety Authority are promoting occupational health and safety courses specifically design for people engaged in the fluid power industry and or companies that uses fluid power in their manufacturing or industrial processes.

Fluid power and electricity are both forms of transmitting energy and most often hydraulics are described as being comparable to electricity. Hydraulics, much like electricity, should be respected; however the safety standards greatly differ. People are exposed to both hydraulic and electrical conduits, however in comparison, electricity is less likely to burst out of an electrical conduit and potentially cause injuries such as burns, fluid injections, physical impact, loss of supporting loads, potential fatalities and environmental damage.

Hydraulic operated equipment is used in all industry sectors and most personnel are unaware of the associated hazards. Related injuries include soft tissue injury or crushing, fractures, dislocations, lacerations or skin punctures, amputation, burns and fluid injection. Not only has injury and death occurred, hydraulics have caused environmental damage and property/equipment loss. You are not required to be a member of the AFPS to enroll in this course

All these courses are created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Investment In Safety

Investing time in safety training is a vital part in capturing long-term success. Knowledge not only supports safe practices but increase worker productivity and reduces the likelihood that you’ll have to pay work accident claims including hefty fines. Personnel recognize they are valued when they’re safety is part of the investment taken to grow successfully. The ripple effect caused by an incident slows down and in many cases halts production and lowers confidence of the entire organization. Less output reduces a business’s potential to bring in revenue. Investing financially in safety training saves money.

On-Line Hydraulic Specialist Training Course

The AFPS in conjunction with the USA based International Fluid Power Society is now offering an online Hydraulic Specialist course which can be taken in stages over twelve months.

The course prepares students for the internationally recognized IFPS Hydraulic Specialist Certificate which can be taken and awarded in Australia.

Whether you are studying for the Hydraulic Specialist Certification test or simply want to enhance your existing hydraulics skills in a convenient and flexible environment, the interactive Hydraulic Specialist Course is here to help. You are not required to be a member of the AFPS to enroll in this course

On-Line Pneumatic Specialist Training Course

The AFPS in conjunction with the USA based International Fluid Power Society is now offering an online Pneumatic Specialist course which can be taken in stages over twelve months.

The course prepares students for the internationally recognized IFPS Pneumatic Specialist Certificate which can be taken and awarded in Australia.

Whether you are studying for the Pneumatic Specialist Certification test or simply want to enhance your existing pneumatic skills in a convenient and flexible environment, the interactive Pneumatic Specialist Course is here to help. You are not required to be a member of the AFPS to enroll in this course

On-Line Animated Hydraulic Circuits Course

The AFPS in conjunction with the USA based International Fluid Power Society

is now offering an online Animated Hydraulic Circuits course. The circuit schematics found in this course are designed to illustrate an operational or theoretical hydraulic system showing the interaction of components to achieve a desired output. This course is designed as a means of reviewing or reinforcing concepts to test candidates and cannot possibly cover every application of a  component within a hydraulic circuit. Fluid Power system design experts developed the circuits in this course that are intended to represent a specific application or the use of a component within a circuit to illustrate the typical usage. You are not required to be a member of the AFPS to enroll in this course.

Fluid Power Math Training Modules Online Course

The AFPS in conjunction with the USA based International Fluid Power Society is now offering Online Fluid Power Math Training - If math is a stumbling block for you, or if you are preparing to take a certification test, this online at-your-own-pace training module takes the IFPS Math Book and brings it to life! A recent study found that more than 68% of participants cited a lack of confidence as the biggest stumbling block to a student’s ability to succeed in math. If math is a stumbling block for you, or if you are preparing to take a certification test, this online at-your-own-pace training module takes the IFPS Math Book and brings it to life! Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, will teach fundamental fluid power math skills and build on that foundation to explain the calculation of more complex formulas. Each section includes step-by-step video instructions on how to solve complex fluid power math problems.

Course Outline:

1. Welcome to the Fluid Power Math Workshop 2. Understanding the Order of Operations – PEMDAS 3. Units used in IFPS Fluid Power Math Equations 4. Math Basics 5. Circle 6. Various Math Equations 7. Fluid Power Formulae 8. Calculating, Volumetric, Mechanical and Overall Efficiency 9. How to Size and Select a Fluid Power Cylinder, 10. Calculating Fluid Velocity 11. Detailed Explanation and the Importance Triangles in Fluid Power 12. Understanding Reaction Forces 13. Jib Boom Calculations 14. Understanding Toggles 15. Misc. Reservoir Equation 16. Understanding Compressed Air 17. Coefficient of Velocity 18. Sizing Accumulators 19. Coefficient of Friction 20. Understanding Cartridge Elements 21. Electric Formulae - Ohm's

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