Training

BFPA Hose Assembly Skills Training at Ehrco

Looking to gain vital hose assembly skills? At Ehrco we run the BFPA’s Hose Assembly Skills Training courses regularly throughout the year. Training is hosted at our premises in Dudley and is available to book in advance.

What is the BFPA?

The BFPA (British Fluid Power Association) is the only UK trade association specifically for individuals working within the fluid power industry. The association’s large member base consists of manufacturers, distributors, associates, educators, consultants and more. The BFPA exists to provide members with a space to network and share information on best practice. The BFPA also runs regular onsite and online training courses to help individuals upskill or gain new skills within the industry.

What will I learn from the Hose Assembly Skills Course?

The BFPA Hose Assembly Skills Course is a two-day training programme with both theory
and practical elements. The aim of the programme is to help each participant to develop into a knowledgeable and reliable hydraulic hose technician.

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During the course you will learn:

  • The theory behind manufacturing hydraulic hose assemblies.
  • The associated requirements for production equipment, for the successful production of quality hose assemblies. For example, how to calibrate equipment properly.
  • How to select and cut hose length, stressing the importance of making a clean cut.
  • How to measure overall hose assembly length, using the industry-standard method.
  • How to select and preassemble both one and two-piece couplings. You will also learn the pros and cons of using different coupling types.
  • Internal and external skiving methods.
  • Techniques related to crimping and swaging. The course will cover all aspects from
    correct die selection to machine settings, as well as correct positioning of the hose
    assembly within the machine, measuring the crimp diameter and more.
  • The angular orientation and hose bias, when the hose assembly has two angled
    connectors.
  • How to correctly pressure test hose assemblies, including the ratios for working pressure and application.
  • How to properly clean and protect hose assemblies, before delivering them to the
    customer.

You will be supplied with a high-quality, personalised course book. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certification of skills achievement and registration on the BFPA national database.

When is the course running at Ehrco in 2026?

The Hose Assembly Skills course will run on various dates throughout the year. The course will be held at our head office in Dudley in February, March, July, October and December.

Dates for the course in 2026 are:

  • Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February
  • Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March
  • Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st July
  • Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th October
  • Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th December

To book a place, simply call our head office on 01384 245000 or drop us an email at webenquiries@ehrco.ltd.uk. Our friendly team will be happy to take your details and
book you onto the course.

BFPA Course Dates 2026