Education

Education & Training Programs

The AFPS plans to function in two key educational areas;

In upgrading and updating members fluid power knowledge; and, in cooperation with formally constituted education agencies, will offer fluid power curricula and courses.

Customised training programs will be developed by the AFPS to allow specialised training in the following areas:

• Component function and system design.
  

• Component servicing and refurbishment.
  
• Fault diagnostic techniques for systems and components.
  
• Tube and hose installation techniques.
  
• Professional sales and marketing strategies for fluid power sales people.
  
• High pressure hose assembly training and certification.
  
• Effective supervision techniques for foreman and leading hands
  

Student Award Program

The AFPS has a proactive awards program that encourages students to achieve both practically and academically in their fluid power studies. To be eligible for these awards the student nominee must have completed a program of study with a Registered Training Organisation (College) or Higher Education Faculty (University). Click here to download application form.

Membership Benefits

• Develop professional skills to enhance your career
• Expand your professional network contacts
• Opportunity to discover, develop and exchange ideas with fellow professionals
• Membership of an internationally recognised industry organisation
• National and international accredited training courses and certification
• Fluid Talk newsletter delivered to your in box
• Participation in AFPS activities