Centre for Power Transmission & Motion Control
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We offer Continuing Professional Development in fluid power, hydraulics, electrical drives and motion control. We can also tailor bespoke courses to your needs.
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We run a range of CPD short courses covering power transmission and motion control with a focus on fluid power systems, electrical drives and control.
Our courses are delivered by experienced staff and researchers at the University of Bath. On-campus courses include our comprehensive course notes, plus:
- classroom tutorials\
- hands-on lab work\
- access to computer facilities and wireless network\
- lunches and refreshments\
- a campus parking permit\
Our standard courses are run in partnership with the Institute for Mechanical Engineering (IMechE). We also run a series of courses on specialised topics and can create bespoke courses for delivery in-person at your or our facilities or online.
Study with us and you will gain a detailed understanding of the course material. You'll apply this theory in experimental laboratory sessions, tutorials, design exercises and computer simulation classes. You'll receive a certificate of attendance for completing the course.
Most of our courses are three-and-a-half days long. All 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 | 6-9 October 2026 | £1550 |
| 9-12 February 2027 | £1550 | ||
| FP2 | Component selection for hydraulic systems | 10-13 March 2026, last places remaining | £1550 |
| 3-6 November 2026 | £1550 | ||
| 9-12 March 2027 | £1550 | ||
| FP3 | Hydraulic systems and efficiency | 12-15 May 2026 | £1550 |
| 11-14 May 2027 | £1550 | ||
| ED | Electrical drives for mechanical engineers | 1-4 December 2026 | £1550 |
| FPC | Control of mechatronic and electrohydraulic systems | 2-5 June 2026 | £1550 |
| 8-11 June 2027 | £1550 | ||
| FPN | Noise in hydraulic systems | 26-28 January 2027 | £1300 |
| CRYO | Cryogenic Engineering for Sustainable Flight | 16-18 June 2026 | £2000 |
* The £250 option includes course download and tech support only (no content support, assessment and certificate)
Courses available on request
| Course | Title | Date | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPN | Noise in hydraulic systems also run as scheduled course (see above) | 2.5 days | Quote on request |
| FPS | Simulation of hydraulic systems (with Siemens Industry Software, Amesim) updated course relaunching soon | three to four days | open for expression of interest |
| PA | Piezoelectric actuation | one day | Quote on request |
Bespoke courses
We can tailor courses to your needs and deliver them at your company's premises, on campus or online. Examples 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
In our online courses, you will find all lectures recorded on the University online learning platform to which you will have access about a week before the course. We also conduct live sessions via Microsoft Teams, for questions & answers as well as for tutorials and labs. We post hardcopies of our extensive lecture and lab notes to you ahead of the course.
Please reach out to discuss your needs.
Booking information
Please note our cancellation policy:\ Free if cancelled more than 28 days before the start of the course\ £100 if cancelled within 15-28 days of the start of the course\ £200 if cancelled within 0-14 days of the start\ £50 if postponed for the next course within 0-7 days of the start (above fee applies if subsequently cancelled)
Very infrequently we may have to cancel a course if there is insufficient interest.