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 get a certificate of attendance. For delegates who wish to obtain a more formal qualification, we recommend our part-time Postgraduate Certificate programme, which is based on the CPD short courses.
Course programme 2012/13
Standard courses
FP1 (DL) |
Introduction to Hydraulic Circuits and Components (distance learning) | anytime |
£500 £250* |
FP1 |
Introduction to Hydraulic Circuits and Components | 09-12 Oct 2012 19-22 Feb 2013 |
£1150 |
FP2 |
Component Selection for Hydraulic Systems | 23-26 Oct 2012 12-15 Mar 2013 |
£1150 |
FP3 |
Hydraulic System Design | 27-30 Mar 2012 16-19 Apr 2013 |
£995 £1150 |
ED |
Electrical Drives for Mechanical Engineers | 13-16 Nov 2012 |
£1150 |
C |
Introduction to Control of Mechatronic Systems | 27-28 Nov 2012 |
£650** |
FPC |
Control of Electrohydraulic Systems | 27-30 Nov 2012 |
£1150** |
* £250 option includes CD only (no support, assessment, and certificate
** The FPC course includes the C module
Special courses
FPN |
Noise in Hydraulic Systems | 2.5 days, on request |
£850 |
FPS |
Simulation of Hydraulic Systems (in collaboration with LMS International) | 17 - 19 Apr 2012 |
£965 |
PA |
Piezoelectric Actuation | 27 Feb 2013 |
£395 |
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.
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 Beds at Bath. 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.
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Our standard courses are run in conjunction with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. |