Name: Vibration Analysis ISO CAT I
SKU: 2411
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Vibration Analysis ISO CAT I

Begin your journey to becoming a vibration specialist with this course that empowers you to deliver accurate, reliable data and gain a solid understanding of condition monitoring, vibration theory, and fault analysis following ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2.

The purpose of this training is to empower you to deliver safe, reliable, and accurate vibration data. Upon completion of this course, you will become a key contributor to the field of vibration analysis and condition monitoring.

The course focuses on periodic, single channel data collection and analysis for condition-based maintenance programmes. A foundation is established for in-depth understanding of spectrum and waveform relationships.

Course Information

Course Details

Duration: 3.5 days

Plus 2-hour optional extra 3rd party certification exam through SPM Academy. 70% passing grade. Available at an additional cost.

Format: Classroom learning

Compliance: Follows ISO 18436-2 and 18436-3 and provides 3 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits.

Prerequisites: Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 6 months of experience is required for certification.

Learning Outcomes: This course is designed to motivate you to go beyond the basics, to expand your understanding and skills beyond those of the average condition monitoring technician. Guided by the ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2 standards, this programme will educate you on:

What condition monitoring is
Condition monitoring technologies
An introduction to vibration theory
Data capturing fundamentals
Basic fault analysis
Fundamental knowledge of specific components and equipment

Course Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction

What is condition monitoring?
Creating value from condition monitoring
Reliability
Risk management
Making a difference
Understanding failure
Understanding maintenance types and philosophies
Understanding mean time between failures (MTBF)
Optimisation

Chapter 2 - CM Technology

Vibration analysis
Device categories
Vibration transducers
Transducer mounting options
Thermography
Tribology
Ultrasound
Electrical testing
Motion amplification
Process monitoring
Non-destructive testing

Chapter 3 - Vibration Theory

What is vibration?
What do we measure?
Single degree of freedom (SDOF)
Time domain (Waveform)
Amplitude
Frequency
Phase
Complex motion (MDOF)
Frequency domain (Spectrum / FFT)
Associated terminology and considerations for application
Waveform patterns and the Fourier transform
Natural frequencies

Chapter 4 - Capturing Data

Process flow overview
Safety
Testing procedure
Condition monitoring equipment care
Naming conventions
Mounting
Routes
Transferring routes
Challenges with transferring of routes
Challenges during route capturing
Observations
Bad data

Chapter 5 - Fault Analysis

Presenting data
Basic data analysis
Specific faults
- Unbalance
- Looseness
- Misalignment
- Bearings

Chapter 6 - Equipment Knowledge

Bearings
Couplings
Gearboxes
Electric motors
Pumps and fans
Compressors
Rolling/paper mills
Structures and piping
Machine tool spindles

Course Includes

Certification

Certificate of Attendance issued upon successful completion of the training course.
3rd party Certification through SPM Academy (available at an additional cost.) ISO Category I certification exam, conducted online, on the last day of classroom training courses, or as an independently invigilated exam at a time of your choice. The exam follows ISO 18436-2 and 18436-3 and provides 3 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits.

Eligibility for SPM Academy certification:

Complete a SPM Academy approved Vibration Analysis Category I training course
Pass the SPM Academy Certification Centre CAT I certification exam
Have at least 6 months of practical experience in vibration data collection or analysis.

Candidates who meet the certification requirements will be certified through the SPM Academy Certification Centre and be recognised as a Certified Category I Vibration Analyst. They will receive a digital certificate and a personalised digital badge.

Instructors

Scott Henderson - Founder / Director / Trainer

Scott's reliability journey began with 14 years in the British Army as a senior maintainer of rotary aviation assets. After relocating to Australia and working in a variety of industries in reliability roles, he founded Thermalign Pty Ltd, which has grown over the past 12 years and is now known as the Condition Monitoring Group.

Chris Hil - CAT IV in Vibration Analysis/ Senior Analyst/ Trainer

Chris is a highly experienced Senior Analyst with more than 25 years in condition monitoring. Certified to ISO CAT IV in vibration analysis since 2014, he brings extensive real-world expertise across walkaround and online systems. He is an engaging trainer who delivers both formal and informal instruction with clarity and enthusiasm. Outside his technical career, Chris has volunteered with the Country Fire Authority since 2000 and remains active in emergency management. Dedicated, community focused and highly professional, Chris is a respected mentor and role model for developing condition monitoring technicians and reliability engineers.