Course bookings
To book a place on a course, please contact:
Mrs Gillian Elsworth
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 38 6371
Email: ptmc@bath.ac.uk
CPD short courses for industry
The Centre runs short courses for Continued Professional Development (CPD) in the area of power transmission and motion control with particular focus on fluid power systems, electrical drives, and control. All courses are presented at Bath by experienced staff and research workers. Besides our standard courses, which are offered in partnership with the IMechE, we run a series of more focused courses on specialised topics, as well as bespoke courses at customers' premises.
Participants will gain a profound theoretical understanding of the material, which is strengthened by a wide range of experimental laboratory sessions, tutorials, design exercises, and computer simulation classes. On completion, participants will be presented with a certificate of attendance.
The fees for courses at the University include a comprehensive set of course notes, lunches and refreshments, campus parking permit, and access to the Department's computer facilities and wireless network. Most of our courses are 3.5 day courses and all of our standard courses are VAT-exempt.
Course programme
Scheduled courses
Course |
Title |
Date |
Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 (DL) | Introduction to hydraulic circuits and components (by distance learning) |
any time | £500 £250* |
| FP1 | Introduction to hydraulic circuits and components | 9-12 October 2018 19-22 February 2019 |
£1250 |
| FP2 | Component selection for hydraulic systems | 6-9 November 2018 12-15 March 2019 |
£1250 |
| FP3 | Hydraulic Systems and Efficiency | 30 April to 3 May 2019 | £1250 |
| ED | Electrical drives for mechanical engineers | 27-30 November 2018 26-29 November 2019 |
£1250 |
| C | Introduction to control of mechatronic systems | 5-6 June 2018 4-5 June 2019 |
£700** |
| FPC | Control of electrohydraulic systems | 5-8 June 2018 4-7 June 2019 |
£1250** |
| FPS | Simulation of hydraulic systems (in collaboration with Siemens Industry Software) |
25-27 September 2018 | £1095 |
| PA | Piezoelectric Actuation | 25 October 2018 | £450 |
* £250 option includes memory stick only (no support, assessment and certificate)
** The FPC course includes the C module
Courses available on request
Course |
Title |
Date |
Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPN | Noise in hydraulic systems | 2.5 days, on request | Quote on request |
| BUAA | Bath Unmanned Aerial Academy | 2018 dates TBA | £1650 incl. VAT |
| PA | Piezoelectric Actuation | 1 day, on request | Quote on request |
Bespoke courses
Courses can also be tailored to a particular customer's needs and may be presented at the customer's premises if required, in the UK or overseas. Examples of bespoke courses that can be offered include:
- hydraulic modelling and simulation
- hydraulic noise and vibration
- mechatronic systems analysis and design
- control system design
- aircraft hydraulics
- automotive hydraulics
- power steering systems - analysis, modelling and design
- contamination control
- electric drives
We would be pleased to discuss your needs and tailor a course to your requirements.
Booking information
Limited overnight accommodation is available on Campus and should be arranged directly with Guest Accommodation. Alternatively, we can provide a list with hotels in the area.
Please note the following cancellation/postponement charges:
- £100 if cancelled within 14-28 days of the commencement date of the course.
- £200 if cancelled within 0-14 days of the commencement date of the course.
- £50 if postponed for the next course within 0-7 days of the commencement date of the course.
