International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)

Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT)

Credential: Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT)  GI Bill resource
Credentialing Agency: International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT) certification is for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry who test and troubleshoot operational mobile hydraulic systems and applications. MHTs demonstrate the ability to read mobile schematics, oversee system installations and commissioning, and conduct cylinder and hydraulic motor calculations. Candidates must pass a written and performance exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:    high

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

  • In-person exam
  • Remote proctored on-line exam
  • Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)

1930 East Marlton Pike, Suite A2
Cherry Hill, NJ  08003

Phone: (800) 308-6005

Fax: (856) 424-9248
Email: Askus@ifps.org

Written Exam

  • Maintenance
    • Replace an S AE straight thread O-ring
    • Tighten a 37° JIC flare fitting
    • Tube flaring
    • Make up a tube assembly
    • Install a brazed O-ring face sealing fitting (ORS)
    • Install a four bolt flange fitting
    • Align hoses and fittings
    • Align hoses and fittings
    • Make up a crimped hose assembly
    • Inspect a hydraulic cylinder for external leaks
    • Inspect a cylinder for binding
    • Check rod seals and packings for wear
    • Adjust a hydraulic packing gland
    • Inspect directional control valves for external leaks
    • Inspect pumps and motors for leaks
    • Set the pressure on a relief valve
    • Charge a hydro-pneumatic accumulator
    • Verify the condition of hydraulic fluid
    • Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoir
    • Check the condition of hydraulic filters
    • Replace hydraulic filter elements
    • Test petroleum fluid for water
    • Check the reservoir for silt buildup
    • Draw a fluid sample from the reservoir
    • Draw a fluid sample from a pressure line
    • Examine hydraulic fluid for contamination
    • Drain, flush, and refill a system
  • Field Repairs
    • Replace a hose assembly
    • Verify operating pressure with a gauge
    • Verify relief valve setting
    • Replace a hydraulic cylinder
    • Check cylinder alignment and mounting
    • Check directional control valve solenoids
  • Shop Repairs
    • Replace a hydraulic pump unit
    • Hydrostatic System Start-up
    • Replace a directional control stack or module valve
    • Mount a pump and align the coupling
    • Replace a hydraulic motor unit
    • Replace a pressure relief valve
    • Install an overhaul kit in a hydraulic cylinder
    • Set fixed displacement pump load sensing valve
    • Set variable displacement pump compensator pressure
  • Troubleshooting
    • Determine why a cylinder will not extend
    • Determine the cause of no, low, or high pressure
    • Identify components in a circuit diagram
    • Determine why a cylinder fails to hold the load
    • Determine why system operation is erratic
    • Determine the cause of excessive heat
    • Determine the cause of no flow, low flow, or high flow
    • Determine the cause of excessive noise
    • Determine the cause of excessive vibration
    • Determine cylinder rod and barrel damage
    • Verify system operating cycle times
    • Determine cylinder bypass leakage
    • Determine the cause of pump vibration
    • Determine why a hydraulic cylinder binds
    • Isolate solenoid control valve failure
    • Verify hydraulic check valve installation and assembly
    • Isolate problems using circuit diagrams
    • Troubleshoot hydrostatic transmissions
    • Troubleshoot a proportional directional control valve

Practical Exam

  • Station # 1 Identify Fluid Power Symbols:
    • Identify 20 components by their symbolic representation on a schematic drawing. The schematic at this station will be either Mobile Hydraulic, Industrial Hydraulic, or Pneumatic depending upon your test. You will be required to give a written explanation for each component. This is not a multiple choice station.
  • Station # 2 Identify Fasteners and Fittings:
    • This station hasten ten fasteners and ten fittings that require identification as to type, size, length, thread, and grade. Each item has five multiple choice answers from which to choose.
  • Station # 3 Use of Multimeter:
    • This station is for testing the candidate in the use of a Multimeter.  There are 14 questions for readings taken on a test circuit board.  It is not multiple choice. The readings are for voltage, amperage, and resistance.
  • Station # 4 Measure a Pump Piston and Spool:
    • This station tests your ability to take measurements of a part that range from 1/16” to .0001” and requires using scales, calipers, and micrometers. A pump piston and a hydraulic valve spool are used for the measurements. This is not a multiple-choice station.
  • Station # 5 Fluid Conductors:
    • Requires identifying size, type, and pressure ratings of two steel tubes, two rubber hoses, one copper, and one nylon tube. Dial calipers and data sheets are provided to aid in this task. This station is not multiple choice.
  • Station # 6 Tube Bend and Flare:
    • Bend and flare a tube assembly to fit a fixture testing the skills of measuring, cutting, flaring, and assembly for compound bending to fit a fixture. All tubing, tools, and data sheets are provided.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT) examination:

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

  • Exam Administration

    Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT) credential where checked:

    • In-person exam
    • Remote proctored on-line exam
    • Third-party test vendor

  • For more information on the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT) credential has the following recertification information:

  • The MHT certification is renewed every five years by completing 30 professional development points (PDPs) and paying a recertification fee. Additional information can be found on the IFPS website.
  • Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

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Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 through E9

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 through E9

Early Career

1-6 years experience; Officer O1 through O2

Mid Career

6-12 years experience; Officer O3 through O5

Late Career

12+ years experience; Officer O6 and Above

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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High

Highly attainable: minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

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