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Hydraulic Fundamentals
Hydraulic Fundamentals
Boost Your Hydraulic Skills with Hands-On Training in Just 12 Hours
Program Overview
Power your career forward with the Hydraulic Fundamentals program at College of Western Idaho (CWI). Designed for individuals working with or interested in diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, or small engine systems, this course provides a solid foundation in the principles of hydraulics and fluid power.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience, students will learn to build and test hydraulic circuits, read schematics, and apply safe troubleshooting techniques. In just 12 hours across six sessions, you will gain the confidence and skills needed to safely and effectively work with hydraulic systems in a wide range of industries.
Learning Opportunities
- Understand Hydraulic Principles: Explore fluid power concepts and Pascal’s Law to understand how hydraulic systems function.
- Troubleshoot with Confidence: Learn diagnostic strategies to identify and resolve common issues in mobile hydraulic systems.
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Build, test, and evaluate real hydraulic circuits using industry-relevant tools and equipment.
- Work Safely: Emphasize safe working practices when handling pressurized systems and hydraulic components.
- Enhance Career Skills: Build your expertise and prepare for entry-level roles or advancement in maintenance and repair fields.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Cost:
$310
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Career Opportunities
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
531
Annual Openings*
$
21.83
Hourly Median Wage*
$
45,406
Annual Median Salary
5.98
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
32
Annual Openings*
$
27.69
Hourly Median Wage*
$
57,595
Annual Median Salary
1.23
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
23
Annual Openings*
$
30.53
Hourly Median Wage*
$
63,502
Annual Median Salary
5.78
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
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- Courses are added throughout the year. If your desired course is not listed, check back or request more information to learn more.
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- Complete checkout.
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