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Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics Fundamentals and Applications

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Course overview

Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics Fundamentals and Applications, developed in collaboration with Muncie Power Products, is an online learning course that provides an introduction to hydraulic systems used on vocational trucks and equipment. Designed to build practical, foundational knowledge, the course explores the principles of hydraulic operation and the components that work together to power a variety of work truck applications.

Participants will learn how flow, pressure and force affect hydraulic system performance while gaining an understanding of key components and their functions. The course also addresses component selection, system operation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to help learners improve hydraulic system performance, reliability and safety in real-world applications.

Topics include

  • Fundamental hydraulic principles, including flow, pressure and force
  • Power takeoffs (PTOs)
  • Hydraulic pumps and reservoirs
  • Valves and controls
  • Cylinders and hydraulic motors
  • Filters and filtration
  • Hydraulic system operation and component selection
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Application-specific considerations for vocational trucks and equipment

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Member $0, Nonmember $99

Educational credits

This course is eligible for:

  • 1 credit hour toward meeting the education and training requirement for NTEA’s Member Verification Program
  • 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) through NTEA’s accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

Order instructions

  1. Login or create an ntea.com account.
  2. Order Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics Fundamentals and Applications via Shop NTEA (must complete entire ordering process).
  3. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to the course.
  4. Click the course link to begin your training.

Important notes

  • In order to receive $0 member pricing, you must log in using your NTEA member credentials (please contact us at 248-489-7090 or info@ntea.com for assistance).
  • This course is designed for individual completion and access is tied to the user's login credentials.
  • When placing your order, a physical shipping address within the 48 contiguous United States is required. PO boxes are not accepted.

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