Fluid Power Engineering and Motion Control

Category: Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

Program Description

Are you interested in the way things move? Fluid Power Engineering and Motion Control takes that curiosity and puts it to work.

The fluid power industry is one of the fastest growing technologies today. Fluid Power technicians are responsible for researching and designing, fabricating, operating, testing, servicing, and selling fluid power systems. You will work with hand and machine tools, evaluating and adjusting systems for maximum efficiency.

At Hennepin Technical College, you will get the hands-on training that prepares you for success, so you are ready for opportunities in industries such as automation, material handling and processing, heavy equipment, plant automation, and fluid power distribution.

Program Information

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Overview

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Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall or Spring
Campus: Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

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Articulations

Hennepin Technical College has articulation agreements or transfer agreements with several universities if you choose to continue your education. Please visit the Minnesota Transfer website for a complete list of options.

Industry Partners

The purpose of advisory committees is to promote partnerships between career and technical education, business, labor and the communities they serve. Advisory committee members provide input on program structure, curriculum, technology, and student preparation.

Awards & Certifications

Fluid Power Engineering Technician (A.A.S.) | Semester Sequence - Brooklyn Park
Fluid Power Engineering Technician (A.A.S.) | Semester Sequence - Eden Praire
Fluid Power Engineering Technician (Diploma) | Semester Sequence - Brooklyn Park
Fluid Power Engineering Technician (Diploma) | Semester Sequence - Eden Prairie
Fluid Power Mechanic (Diploma) | Semester Sequence
Hydraulic Engineering Technician (A.A.S.) | Semester Sequence
Hydraulic Engineering Technician (Diploma) | Semester Sequence
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Occupational Cert.) | Semester Sequence
National Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Advanced Technical Cert.)* | Semester Sequence
Manufacturing Support Technician Level I (Occupational Cert.) | Semester Sequence Eden Prairie
Manufacturing Support Technician Level I (Occupational Cert.) | Semester Sequence Brooklyn Park
Manufacturing Support Technician Level II (Occupational Cert.) | Semester Sequence Eden Prairie
Manufacturing Support Technician Level II (Occupational Cert.) | Semester Sequence Brooklyn Park
Pneumatic Engineering Technician (A.A.S.) | Semester Sequence
Pneumatic Engineering Technician (Diploma) | Semester Sequence

*Certificates that are less than 16 credits are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.