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Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Maintenance

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems drive presses, mining equipment and materials handling plant across the region, and faults are often misdiagnosed because technicians read schematics poorly. This programme builds practical skill in circuit interpretation, component testing and fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, reducing repeat failures and cutting the time spent chasing intermittent faults.

What you will be able to do

  • Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams accurately.
  • Explain the function and failure modes of pumps, valves, actuators and accumulators.
  • Test system pressure, flow and contamination using standard workshop instruments.
  • Diagnose common hydraulic and pneumatic faults using a structured troubleshooting sequence.
  • Service and replace seals, filters and hoses to manufacturer specification.
  • Apply safe isolation and depressurising procedures before working on live circuits.

Course outline

  1. 01Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit fundamentals
  2. 02Reading schematics and component symbols
  3. 03Pumps, valves and actuators explained
  4. 04Pressure, flow and contamination testing
  5. 05Structured fault finding techniques
  6. 06Seal, filter and hose maintenance
  7. 07Safe isolation and depressurising procedure
  8. 08Workshop practical fault diagnosis exercises

Who should attend

Fitters, maintenance technicians, plant mechanics and artisans who maintain, repair or troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment on industrial or mobile plant.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Online3US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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