Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries.
New in 2024, the IFPS has a new certification opportunity available to professionals in the fluid power industry. A Fluid Power Support Associate will demonstrate an understanding of key terminology used within the industry throughout the entire supply chain from sales to purchasing, to shipments, and beyond; show a general knowledge of fluid power principles; understanding of basic fluid power component functions; understand and knowledge of basic properties of fluids; understand the usage and application of seals; and demonstrate a knowledge of safety principles related to work within the fluid power industry.
Prep Resources Available for the Support Associate Certification:
- Fluid Power Support Associate Certification Study Manual
- Online Pretests
- Fluid Power Support Associate Certification Online Training Modules
- Fluid Power Support Associate Certification Review Training PowerPoint
Learn more about getting yourself or your employees certified by visiting ifps.org. Additional employer resources for certification can be found at www.employerexpress.ifps.org.
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