Fluid Power Technology
Train up for a powerful career in Fluid Power Technology.
Hydraulics and pneumatics are the driving force behind countless machines and systems — from construction equipment and manufacturing tools to aerospace and agriculture. At Delta College, our Fluid Power Technology program gives you the hands-on training you need to launch a high-paying, high-demand career in this essential field.
Fluid Power is concerned with the use of pressurized fluid in a confined system to accomplish work using liquid in a hydraulic system and air in a pneumatic system. Fluid power is widely used in agricultural machines, aircrafts, and automobiles.
You'll pick up the skills, knowledge, and training for Power Society certification exams for fluid power mechanics, technicians, and specialists and entry-level employment. You also have the option of earning an Associate Degree and transferring to continue your studies at a four-year institution.
- Fluid Power Analysis
- Component Selection
- System Fabrication
Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Fluid Power Technology
Mechanical Equipment Repair Working with ToolsFluid Power and Automation Technology Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Fluid Power and Automation certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment in the following fluid power industry positions: fluid power mechanic, fluid power technician, and salesperson in fluid power industry. The student demonstrates his or her ability to apply knowledge of physics and mathematics in solving applied fluid power problems; plan and install complex fluid power systems; maintain, troubleshoot, and repair control systems using proper tools and procedures; and select, compile, and use technical information from reference materials. The student demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training to take the Fluid Power Society certification exams for fluid power mechanics, technicians, and specialists. This program is accredited by the Fluid Power Education Foundation (FPEF).
Fluid Power and Automation Technology, AS
Upon successful completion of the Fluid Power and Automation Technology Associate in Science degree, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training for employment in the following fluid power industry positions: fluid power mechanic, fluid power technician, salesperson in fluid power industry; ability to apply his/her knowledge of physics and mathematics in solving applied fluid power problems; plan and install complex fluid power systems; maintain, troubleshoot, and repair control systems using proper tools and procedures; and select, compile, and use technical information from reference materials; and preparation to take the Fluid Power Society certification exams for fluid power mechanics, technicians, and specialists; preparation to transfer to a four-year Bachelor's Degree program. This program is accredited by the Fluid Power Education Foundation (FPEF) as one of their nationally recognized "Key Schools" supporting the fluid power industry.