Basic Hands-On Hydraulic Training and Troubleshooting
IBT Industrial Solutions’ Hydraulic Training 101 Academy is an introduction to hydraulics designed to build foundational knowledge and practical troubleshooting skills. This intensive 2½-day course emphasizes hydraulic safety, hands-on learning, and real-world troubleshooting techniques using advanced training simulators.
Designed for anyone involved with hydraulics as part of their job — or anyone looking to expand their fluid power knowledge — this training is ideal for:
- Plant Managers
- Maintenance Professionals
- Design Engineers
- Hydraulic Technicians
- Reliability & Operations Personnel
Course material is based on multiple award-winning curriculums. Content is industry-standard, brand-neutral, and applicable to all major fluid power component manufacturers.
Students train using some of the safest and most technologically advanced hydraulic simulators available today. Our instructors bring a minimum of 30 years of real-world hydraulic and industrial experience to the classroom.
What You’ll Learn
Course Objectives
- Hydraulic Safety
- Applied Fluid Power Principles & Laws
- Understanding Hydraulic Symbols
- Proactive Maintenance
- Filtration
- Basic Troubleshooting Skills
Theory of Operation
- Pressure Control Valves
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Check Valves, Accumulators & Actuators
- Reservoirs, Coolers, Hoses & Connectors
- Directional Control Valves
- Flow Control Valves & Flow Dividers
Hands-On Training Experience
Coursework includes:
- Instructor-led lectures and presentations
- Group discussion and troubleshooting exercises
- Component animations and cutaways
- Simulator-based learning activities
- Step-by-step testing procedures
- Fluid power reference materials
Students receive:
- Interpreting Fluid Power Symbols Guide
- Simulator Activities Manual
- Fluid Power Data Book
- All course training materials
Training Schedule
Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes no later than 4:00 p.m. each day.
Please dress appropriately for hands-on industrial training. Non-prescription safety glasses will be provided, though students are welcome to bring their own protective eyewear.
Tuition
$1,200 per student
Tuition includes:
- All training materials
- Reference manuals and course guides
- Lunch each training day
Upcoming Training Dates
Contact Gary Hense if you are interested in any of the following training courses.
Kansas City May 12–14, 2026
Location: IBT Corporate – Merriam, Kansas
This session runs Tuesday through Thursday and includes all classroom instruction, simulator exercises, and course materials.
Amarillo – Likely in July
Registration is open.
Wichita (Date to be Determined)
Registration is open.
Kansas City (Date to be Determined)
Registration is open.
Registration & Contact Information
Ready to register or need more information?
Contact the Stratus Learning Group:
Gary Hense
📧 ghense@ibtinc.com
📞 (913) 428-2817