Modern mining sites run on precision, safety, and uptime. Underneath all of it — from the draglines and haul trucks to crushers and conveyors — they run on hydraulics.

Whether it’s moving overburden, operating loaders, or controlling critical plant equipment, hydraulic systems power the machines that keep Australia’s mining operations moving. But with that power comes pressure — and the need for properly trained people who know how to manage it.

The Hydraulic Backbone of Mining

Hydraulic systems are everywhere across mining sites:

• Excavators and shovels – managing boom, stick, and bucket movements with millimetre precision
• Haul trucks – controlling braking and steering systems for 400-tonne vehicles on steep grades
• Draglines – operating complex systems that move millions of tonnes of material
• Processing plants – powering crushers, conveyors, and material handling systems
• Mobile equipment fleets – from graders to dozers, hydraulics drive the machines keeping mines operational
  

If these systems go down, production halts. And in some cases, so does safety.

The Cost of Undertrained Teams

A single dragline failure can cost upwards of $50,000 per hour in lost production. But the safety risks? Even greater.

Without proper hydraulic training, crews might:

• Miss early warning signs of pressure loss or contamination
• Over-pressurise systems, causing catastrophic failure
• Ignore alarms or bypass failsafes due to lack of system understanding
• Attempt risky, under-informed repairs under time pressure
  

We’ve seen sites held together with quick fixes and minimal documentation. Critical sensors offline. Operators unsure of what that alarm actually means.

Proper training prevents that.

Why It’s Time to Upskill

Hydraulic training isn’t about ticking compliance boxes — it’s about real risk reduction, asset life extension, and operational confidence.

Done properly, training equips your team to:

• Spot problems before they lead to failure
• Maintain key systems to OEM specs
• Interpret system data and alerts accurately
• Apply safe working practices on high-pressure systems
• Support predictive maintenance programs that reduce unplanned downtime
  

This isn’t theory. This is the kind of capability that keeps million-dollar equipment running — and keeps crews safe.

Smart Mining Needs Skilled Operators

Australian mining is rapidly moving toward automation and smart monitoring. IoT sensors, cloud diagnostics, and predictive analytics are changing the way we maintain machines — but only if your team knows how to use the data.

That’s where hydraulic training makes the difference. When technicians can understand what a pressure fluctuation or flow rate change means — and act on it — breakdowns become preventable.

Training That Comes to You

Every mine is different. Different gear. Different layouts. Different challenges. That’s why cookie-cutter training doesn’t cut it.

APT delivers on-site hydraulic training, tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re running:

• Open-cut sites with draglines and haul trucks
• Underground operations with specialised machinery
• Plants with conveyor and crushing systems
• Mobile equipment fleets needing consistent servicing
  

We bring nationally recognised training to your site, delivered by trainers who understand your gear, your workflows, and your production targets.

We’ve worked with BHP, Glencore, Yancoal and others — helping build the hydraulic capability of teams on some of the country’s most remote and complex sites.

• 6,020+ students trained
• 2,150+ certificates issued
• 13,158+ hours of onsite training delivered
  

Hydraulic training isn’t an overhead. It’s an investment in keeping your operation running.

Don’t wait for a failure to find the gaps in your team’s knowledge.

APT Specialist Hydraulics and Training delivers practical, industry-tested programs that keep downtime low, safety high, and your crews operating with confidence.

Explore training options at: https://apthydraulics.com.au/training