CES-7400's instructor-developed curriculum is flexible and features 25 to 30 hours of instruction in hydraulic components, applications and principles. The modular format allows self-teach/self-paced or group instruction.

The Physical Properties section combines science and technology as in programs like the Principles of Technology.

Each lesson requires students to conduct an experiment in hydraulic technology using one or more of the 18 industrial-grade hydraulic components, including different types of valves, cylinders and measuring instruments. In the Application laboratories section of the manual, students use the components to emulate industrial applications.

The Principles of Hydraulics curriculum was designed and reviewed by a panel of experienced high school and community college teachers. Courseware includes an instructor's reference guide and a student manual with 25 units of activities and instructional support.

The 8 to 10 hours of introductory instruction are ideally suited for exploratory Technology Education programs. Each of the three necessary levels of instruction includes background study of the topic, observational and hands-on experiments, application exercises, and mathematical formulas for proving results. Students will also develop skills in problem solving, data management, hydraulic concepts and unit conversion.

A 10 activity modular format is also available.