Opens in a new tab

Hydraulic Training Courses for Engineers and Maintenance Teams

MGR is an independent hydraulic engineering consultancy specialising in training operations staff in the design, maintenance and fault finding in Hydraulic Systems.
New: Stage 1 is now available live online. Next course 7th December 2026., online hydraulic training

Does your team thave the knowldege to work safely on hydraulic systems?

The skills gap in Engineering is growing and in Fluid Power it is the same. At MGR Fluid Engineering we are passionate about training and developing knowledge and capability. We can offer bespoke and standard courses, based around the systems at customers sites.

Call us now to discuss

Bespoke Hydraulic SYSTEM Training (Customer-Specific)

Our courses are designed to leave those working on hydraulics, with the knowledge to read hydraulic schematics, understand the operation of components and work safely with hydraulics. An excerpt, below from a reference from one of our customers who selected our training supports our view:

“We are already seeing tangible benefits, including a breakdown we had recently that the engineers were able to fault find easily. This training was an outstanding investment, providing our team with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel.”

Our training courses can be tailored to cover all aspects of hydraulics and we are flexible to ensure we provide the training you need. Recently we have added a training rig to give practical experience of setting valves and fault finding.

Courses can be tailored to cover the following:-

  • Hydraulic symbols and schematics

  • Hydraulic components

  • Working safely with hydraulics

  • Contamination control

  • Hydraulic systems maintenance

Supporting training

We also offer a mentoring and development support as we understand that knowledge is important but developing capability is vital to achieve competence. Our support includes:

  • Current capability assessment
  • Development plans
  • Further training and one on one training

The support is again tailored to what is needed for your team.

For system engineering support, see our Hydraulic System Design services.

View Slides from Symbols & Circuits CourseView our 2026 Training Courses Brochure
We specialise in onsite training to develop workshop and engineering staff understanding of the systems on their site.
Please call us on 07931 904499 to discuss our training options.
Get in touch
Our hydraulic training courses are designed for engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams who need a practical, real-world understanding of hydraulic systems. Delivered across the UK, our courses focus on how hydraulic systems actually behave in operation, helping teams diagnose issues, improve reliability, and work more safely with fluid power equipment.
As an independent fluid engineering consultancy, MGR provides training that is vendor-neutral, experience-led, and grounded in real industrial applications. Courses can be delivered on-site or at client locations, tailored to your equipment, industry, and skill level, and are suitable for both new and experienced engineers responsible for hydraulic system operation, maintenance, or fault finding.
Many of our courses are aligned withinternationally recognised standards and are informed by decades of hands-on hydraulic engineering and consultancy experience. We also have a training rig, which facilitates building of circuits and setting of valves safely, under the guidance of an instructor.

Practical Training With Live Simulations

All MGR training uses Automation Studio — specialist hydraulic circuit simulation software that brings circuits to life on screen. You can see how changes in pressure, flow and component settings affect the behaviour of the whole system in real time. This visual approach makes abstract concepts immediately clear and is one of the things delegates consistently find most valuable about our courses.
Online hydraulic training course
Training room ready for hydraulic training course
Hydraulic Training Course Rig
MGR Fluid Engineering Training Rig
Hydraulic Training Courses Kit

Hydraulic systems learning path

Stage 1

  • What is hydraulics?
  • What is in a hydraulic system?
  • Hydraulic symbols
  • Hydraulic components, how they work
  • Working safely with hydraulics
Explore Stage 1 – Foundations

Stage 2

  • Understanding hydraulic schematics and how they work
  • Hydraulic system design aspects
  • Calculations – motor power, flow rate & pressure
Explore Stage 2 – Schematics & Calculations

Stage 3

  • Calculating pipe sizes, pressure drop heat and cylinder sizes
  • Electro hydraulics
  • Design exercise
  • Simple fault finding
Explore Stage 3 – Design & Fault Finding

Specialist and practical courses

Hydraulic Technicians

  • Regulations for hydraulic systems
  • Selecting hoses, pipes and fittings
  • Root-cause fault finding
  • Maintenance and contamination control
Explore Technicians Training

Hydraulic Accumulators

  • Accumulator types and uses
  • PSSR and accumulator safety
  • Safe accumulator maintenance
Explore Accumulator Training

3-Day Hydraulic Systems

  • Starts with Stage 1 on day one
  • Building circuits on our training rig
  • Setting pressure control valves
Explore the 3-Day Course

Enquire about our Hydraulic Training Courses

Use the form below to send us an email about your Hydraulic Training course requirements.

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Hydraulic Training Courses – FAQs

HYDRAULIC TRAINING COURSE - TESTIMONIALS

Really enjoyed the course. Recommended for peers and colleagues in the industry.

From the outset, the training was exceptionally well-structured and highly engaging. Mike demonstrated profound expertise and a remarkable ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and enthusiasm. The blend of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on exercises ensured that all participants could immediately apply what they learned and solve issues.

We are already seeing tangible benefits, including a breakdown we had recently that the engineers were able to fault find easily.

This training was an outstanding investment, providing our team with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel.

Would you recommend MGR Fluid Engineering as a hydraulic training provider?
Yes, I would recommend, bespoke training with a knowledgeable tutor at a competitive price.