Pneumatics Training

£995.00

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Course Type | Mechanical, Technical Skills

Certificate | MCP Training Certificate

Duration of Course | 3 Days

Location | Reading

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Prices Quoted Exclude VAT

Course Type | Mechanical, Technical Skills

Certificate | MCP Training Certificate

Duration of Course | 3 Days

Location | Reading

Prices Quoted Exclude VAT

Course Type | Mechanical, Technical Skills

Certificate | MCP Training Certificate

Duration of Course | 3 Days

Location | Reading

About Pneumatics Training

Fluid power provides the energy necessary to exert mechanical force and drive systems. This course was designed as a general introduction to pneumatic systems. It will teach delegates about the design construction and operation of pneumatic components. Starting with the theory of air and gas laws, pneumatic symbols and circuits, delegates then go on to select components and build circuits making the necessary adjustments for pressure, flow and sequence.


Is it right for me?

MCP’s Pneumatics course is designed for technicians, with either mechanical or electrical skills but no previous knowledge of pneumatics.

What will I learn?

It will focus on:

  • An understanding of safe practices

  • An understanding of the units and measurement scales associated with compressed air systems

  • Recognise pneumatic symbols drawn to the relevant ISO standards

  • An understanding of the functioning of pneumatic cylinders and valves

  • Read pneumatic circuit diagrams

  • Construct pneumatic circuits

  • Recognise the hazards with compressors and compressed air

  • Recognise the necessary maintenance requirements

  • Compliance with safety requirements in respect of the regulations

  • The correct use of PPE

The benefits?

  • Motivation and development of staff

  • Improved staff retention

  • Formal targeted training with direction and end focussed on business need

  • Encouragement of teamwork through coach and assessor communicating more with opposite trade

  • Re-focussed of training budget

  • SOPs and training packages are written around business need

  • Safe job; Timely job; Right first-time job

  • Improved productivity as downtime is reduced due to increased skills base

  • Cross cover of skills in event of absenteeism, sickness etc.

  • Nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; skills are validated

  • Training records meet and exceed those required by HSE etc.