Hose Assembly and Inspection

There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Understand all relevant health and safety procedures related to hose assembly/ inspection.
• Understand safe working practices both with making and inspecting hose assemblies.  
• Learn how to set up swaging equipment, test and inspect flexible hose assemblies.
• Fault identification and rectification

• Hazards associated with hose assembly and testing.
• The importance of pre-use checks and identification of faults.
• Correct hose assembly using hydraulic hose swaging equipment
• Practice the design, assembly, test and inspect of hydraulic hoses
• Choosing the correct hose ends and thread identification.
• Hose identification/ choosing the correct hose for different applications.
• Legislation and guidance when making new hose assemblies

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper and practical exercises to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.