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Hydraulic Handling Safety Course

Online course of 300 h in hydraulic handling safety. 6 modules covering Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention, Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment) and Automation Studio. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the specific risks of hydraulic systems, including fluid injection.

02

Apply procedures for residual energy removal and lockout.

03

Select, install and inspect hoses and connections safely.

04

Plan safe interventions on machines with pressurised circuits.

05

Respond to emergencies and hydraulic injection injuries.

06

Draft safe working procedures in line with prevention regulations.

07

Design a hydraulic safety training programme for a company.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
  • Hydraulic systems mechanic who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
  • Maintenance manager who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
  • Industrial safety trainer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
  • Workshop safety coordinator who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
  • Fleet maintenance supervisor who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter machinery workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
  • Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
  • ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power. Safety)
  • ISO 14118 (prevention of unexpected start-up)
  • ISO 12100 (safety of machinery. Risk assessment)
  • ISO 18752 (rubber hydraulic hoses)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Energy stored in a hydraulic system
  2. 1.2High-pressure fluid injection into the skin
  3. 1.3Ejection of fluid and components
  4. 1.4Hose whip on rupture
  5. 1.5Falling of loads suspended by the equipment
  6. 1.6Burns from fluid and hot surfaces
  7. 1.7Fire risk from sprayed leaks
  8. 1.8Contact with oils and skin conditions
  9. 1.9Real cases and their mechanism
  10. 1.10Workshop: identifying risks in an intervention
  1. 2.1Where energy remains after the machine stops
  2. 2.2Accumulators: risk and safe discharge
  3. 2.3Suspended loads and their mechanical support
  4. 2.4Lockout and tagging procedure
  5. 2.5Verifying absence of pressure
  6. 2.6Controlled depressurisation of the circuit
  7. 2.7Test points and their safe use
  8. 2.8Appropriate tool for opening connections
  9. 2.9Safe dismantling sequence
  10. 2.10Practical: lockout procedure for a machine
  1. 3.1Hose selection by pressure and fluid
  2. 3.2Bend radii and friction
  3. 3.3Installation and protection against abrasion
  4. 3.4Crimping and connections: common errors
  5. 3.5Periodic hose inspection
  6. 3.6Criteria for preventive replacement
  7. 3.7Protection against hose whip
  8. 3.8Quick couplings and residual pressure
  9. 3.9Traceability of installed hoses
  10. 3.10Practical: inspection of a machine's hoses
  1. 4.1Prior assessment of the intervention
  2. 4.2Appropriate personal protective equipment
  3. 4.3Leak detection without exposing hands
  4. 4.4Working with the engine running: when and how
  5. 4.5Communication between operator and maintenance technician
  6. 4.6Work area, order and cleanliness
  7. 4.7Spill clean-up and anti-slip measures
  8. 4.8Disposal of oils and filters
  9. 4.9Working in confined spaces of the machine
  10. 4.10Practical: drafting a safe procedure
  1. 5.1Response to fluid injection into the skin
  2. 5.2Medical urgency and information for healthcare staff
  3. 5.3Response to splashes in the eyes
  4. 5.4Burns from hot fluid
  5. 5.5Fire from an oil leak
  6. 5.6Major spill and containment
  7. 5.7Alerting and communicating the emergency
  8. 5.8Drills and practical training
  9. 5.9Incident investigation
  10. 5.10Practical: workshop emergency protocol
  1. 6.1Risk assessment of the workshop and fleet
  2. 6.2Written procedures and compliance
  3. 6.3Staff training and authorisation
  4. 6.4Supervision and preventive observation
  5. 6.5Documentation and records
  6. 6.6Purchasing components and safety requirements
  7. 6.7Area safety indicators
  8. 6.8Common errors in hydraulic handling
  9. 6.9Safety culture in the workshop
  10. 6.10Final project: hydraulic safety plan for a workshop
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Automation Studio, FluidSIM, AutoCAD, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real lockout-tagout simulation procedures, circuit depressurisation practice, and inspection of hoses and fittings. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Risk assessment of the workshop and fleet

Identify the specific risks of hydraulic systems, including fluid injection.

Written procedures and compliance

Apply procedures for residual energy removal and lockout.

Staff training and authorisation

Select, install and inspect hoses and connections safely.

Supervision and preventive observation

Plan safe interventions on machines with pressurised circuits.

Documentation and records

Respond to emergencies and hydraulic injection injuries.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Occupational risk prevention technicianHydraulic systems mechanicMaintenance managerIndustrial safety trainerWorkshop safety coordinatorFleet maintenance supervisor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Automation Studio, FluidSIM, AutoCAD and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry title.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Consult the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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