Master hydraulic systems with hands-on training, gain NIMS credentials, and launch a high-demand career in industrial maintenance.

  • Academic Division: Career & Technical Education
  • Program Type: Career Training Certificate
  • Campus: Cumberland
  • Career Interest: Trades & Advanced Manufacturing
  • Time Commitment: 1-3 months
  • CIP Code 47.0303

Program Learning

In Basic Hydraulic Systems, students learn to follow fluid power safety practices and interpret basic hydraulic schematics. Training includes starting up and shutting down hydraulic systems, adjusting system pressure, and controlling actuator speed using flow control valves. Students also gain hands-on experience servicing hydraulic fluid and filters, installing hydraulic conductors, assembling and testing components in basic hydraulic circuits, and troubleshooting system issues. Upon completion, students will sit for the NIMS Basic Hydraulic Systems credential.

Outcomes

  • System safety practices
  • Interpretation of basic hydraulics

 

How to Register

Enrollment Instructions

1. Visit our enrollment website and select your course with the appropriate start date.
2. Click “Add to Cart.” You will be prompted to create a new student profile.
3. Complete your enrollment by submitting payment for the course.
4. Download and complete the enrollment packet, if applicable, and send to [email protected] or drop off at the Cumberland or Gloucester CTE Office.

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Have Questions?

Funding is available for qualified individuals, and we're here to help you through the process. If you don't qualify, there are other payment options available to get you on your way. Visit our tuition assistance page or email us.

If you are looking to do a payment plan, please contact the CTE Office to arrange. Please note that a 50% deposit will be required to register for the class.

Program eligibility will differ depending on the program. Visit the program page to see more.

For More Information

RCSJ - Gloucester

1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-415-2216

RCSJ - Cumberland

3322 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-776-2372

For assistance please contact:

[email protected]