CAT-I VIBRATION ANALYSIS (VCAT I)

JUNIOR VIBRATION ANALYST TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

BASIC COURSE AND MOBIUS INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION   The ISO 18436 VA CAT-I course is the ideal starting place for new vibration analysts, people collecting vibration data, and those who want a better understanding of vibration analysis and Condition Maintenance.  

DESCRIPTION:

Students will come away from this course with a very good understanding of vibration analysis fundamentals, understanding of how to take good measurements and analyse vibration spectra. Additionally they acquire the knowledge relating to: • The benefits of performing condition monitoring and improving reliability • The condition monitoring technologies: acoustic emission, infrared analysis (thermography), oil analysis, wear particle analysis, motor testing • How machines work – via supplementary self-study using the “Equipment Knowledge” section • How vibration measurements can tell about the condition of the machine • How to collect good, repeatable measurements • What the F max, resolution, averaging and other analyser settings mean • How to analyse vibration spectra, and the basics of fault diagnosis: unbalance, misalignment, looseness, rolling element bearings faults, resonance, and other conditions • An introduction to setting alarm limits    

DURATION:

• Public/Private – 4-day course including review and exam
• Online – set of training videos 30 hours, additional time for online exam

   

FORMAT:

• Public
• Online self-paced (using internet tools)
• Private onsite

   

LEARNING MATERIALS:

• Public/Private Course Pre-study – access to the Mobius Institute Learning Zone before the class and for 4- months after course completion.
• Online Learning – access to the Mobius Institute LMS for a period of 4-months.
• Course Materials – printed and/or online

   

EXAMINATION:

MIBoC Certification examination, 60 questions, 2 hours, 70% passing grade    

CERTIFICATION PREREQUISITE:

Prior experience is not required for attending the training course or taking the examination, but 6 months of relevant experience is required for ISO certification.