Member price – £750 + VAT
Non-member price – £850 + VAT

Duration – 2 Days

Developed for staff involved in the maintenance and management of hydraulic systems involving the use of accumulators whose duties include inspection, checking performance and pre-charging as necessary.

Course Aims

• To take your overall knowledge and skills to the next level to enable you to better manage and maintain hydraulic systems safely involving the use of accumulators
• Ensure that you know the correct procedures to follow when carrying out any maintenance or routine inspection on systems involving the use of accumulators

Entry Requirements:

• Stage 1 Hydraulics or equivalent. If you feel that your experience takes you beyond
• Stage 1 Hydraulics, you could consider completing our self-assessment questionnaire

Course Objectives

Knowledge Based
On completion of this course candidates will know:

• Know the different types of accumulators in common use, together with their operating, principles, characteristics and applications
• Know the correct procedures for examining / inspection of accumulators
• Understand the risks and dangers during installation, examination and maintenance of accumulators

Skills Based
During the practical section of this course candidates will engage in and apply the following skills:

• Identify Regulations apertaining to accumulator examination and testing
• Perform a routine inspection and charging of an accumulator precharge pressure
• Complete a written procedure, risk assessment and report of maintenance carried out on an accumulator.
• Complete a written exam on accumulators and auxiliary equipment