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Applied Vibration Analysis — CAT I

Begin your journey to becoming a vibration specialist with a course that empowers you to deliver accurate, reliable data and 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, and on completion you become a key contributor to the field of vibration analysis and condition monitoring. It is designed to take you beyond the basics — beyond the understanding and skills of the average condition monitoring technician.

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What you will be able to do

What condition monitoring is, and how it creates valueThe condition monitoring technologies and where each one belongsAn introduction to vibration theory: amplitude, frequency and phaseThe time domain and the frequency domain, and reading bothData capturing fundamentals: routes, mounting, procedure and safetyRecognising bad data before it becomes a wrong conclusionBasic fault analysis: unbalance, looseness, misalignment and bearingsEquipment knowledge: bearings, couplings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, fans and compressorsPreparation for the ISO Category I certification exam
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Pass the SPM Academy CAT I certification exam, complete an SPM Academy approved Vibration Analysis Category I training course, and have at least six months of practical experience in vibration data collection or analysis. Candidates who meet the requirements are certified through the SPM Academy Certification Center as a Certified Category I Vibration Analyst, and receive a digital certificate and a personalised digital badge. Certification is valid for five years.

The ISO Category I certification exam is conducted online, on the last day of classroom training courses, or as an independently invigilated exam at a time of your choice.

Dates on requestTaught live with an instructor · priced per run
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FormatLive online, with an instructor
LanguageEnglish
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This course prepares you for the SPM Academy exam. The exam itself is booked and paid separately with SPM Academy — we show you how.

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