Connector & Conductor Certification (IFPS)

AIM
To introduce principles & practices for safe hose & tube production

TARGET AUDIENCE
Hose manufacturers, trades people, sales, engineers, pipe fitters. Recommended prior completion of Hydraulics 1

CONTENT

• Understand basic components of hose construction
• Identify hose types and pressure ratings
• Identify port and fitting threads using measuring tools and charts
• Use appropriate charts to determine ratings for stainless and carbon steel tubing for application
• Understand metric and English values to ensure correct assembly of components
• Know when and how to skive hose
• Perform crimp machine inspection and calibration to ensure proper final hose assembly
• Flare tubing to make assembly
• Use silver brazing to assemble fittings to tube
• Identify and use proper standards to ensure conformance and appropriate quality and safety
• Properly dispose of used assemblies

OUTCOMES

• Safe production of hoses & tubes
• Internationally recognised standard for safe assembly of couplings & conductors

ASSESSMENT
All Connector & Conductor certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test

FURTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Hydraulics 2
• May be credited toward an engineering qualification ie Certificate IV
• International Fluid Power Society Accreditation (IFPS) - Hydraulic Mechanic

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full PPE is required

TO APPLY
(or for more info)
Call: 1300 300 252