One-week course (32 hours)   The US is undergoing the biggest turnover of its workforce in its history. Many of the newer American industrial maintenance workers are stepping into their positions with limited formal training or experience with hydraulic fluid power (industrial hydraulics). Attempting to read and interpret schematics, troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic‐powered machines without any training can be a daunting task. This 5‐day training course is the first step in the development of maintenance and technical personnel that need to understand their hydraulic powered and controlled equipment.   This first step hydraulic training course concentrates on developing students’ understanding of industrial hydraulic fundamentals. These fundamentals include: characteristics of fluid pressure, fluid flow, fluid power, cylinder and hydraulic motor speed control and system heat production. Students will understand the purpose, function, operation and hydraulic schematic symbols for all major hydraulic valves and pumps. This training includes ample hands‐on lab exercises to reinforce the classroom lecture. We want our students to come prepared to be challenged in the classroom and the lab.