Duration: 4.5 days

Plus 3-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 3.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits.

Prerequisite: Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 18 months of experience is required for certification.

Outcome: You will come away from this course with a very good understanding of vibration analysis fundamentals, you will be competent in quality data acquisition and diagnosing common faults by analysing vibration spectra, time waveforms, envelope data, and phase data.

Review of maintenance practices
Review of condition monitoring technologies

Principles of vibration

• Complete review of basics
• Waveform and spectrum (FFT), phase and orbits
• Understanding signals

Data acquisition

• Transducers types, selection and mounting
• Measurement point selection
• Following routes, test planning, measurement errors

Signal processing

• Filters, sampling, aliasing, dynamic range, windowing
• Resolution, Fmax, data collection time, averaging Vibration analysis
• Spectrum analysis methodology
• Introduction to time waveform, phase and orbit analysis
• Enveloping, shock pulse, spike energy, Peak Vue™

Detailed fault analysis

• Natural frequencies and resonances
• Imbalance, eccentricity and bent shaft
• Misalignment, cocked bearing and soft foot
• Mechanical looseness
• Rolling element bearing analysis
• Analysis of induction motors, gears, belts, pumps, compressors, and fans
• Lots of case studies and exercises for participants

Equipment testing and diagnostics

• Impact testing (bump tests)
• Phase analysis

Corrective action

• General maintenance repair activities
• Review of the balancing and shaft alignment process

Successful condition monitoring program

• Setting baselines and alarm limits
• Report generation, reporting success stories

Acceptance testing and ISO standards

• Pre and post online course study material.
• Interactive assessments during the course.
• Certificate of Attendance issued upon successful completion of the training course.
• Lunch and refreshments.

An SPM Academy 3rd party Certification exam is available at an additional cost.

• Certificate of Attendance issued upon successful completion of the training course.

• 3rd party Certification through SPM Academy (available at an additional cost.) ISO Category II 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 II training course
• Pass the SPM Academy Certification Centre CAT II certification exam
• Have at least 12 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 II Vibration Analyst. They will receive a digital certificate and a personalised digital badge.