Category I – Vibration analyst Category II - Vibration analyst Category III - Vibration specialist Category IV –Master Vibration Analyst

Certified vibration seminar (ISO 18436-2) Certified vibration seminar (ISO 18436-2) Certified vibration seminar (ISO 18436-2) Certified vibration seminar (ISO 18436-2)

Group of participants The ISO CAT I seminar is intended for
technicians and engineers with little or
basic understanding of the theoretical
basis underlying vibration measurement
technology.
Prerequisites for At least 6 months experience in vibration
certification measurement techniques
Contents According to ISO 18436-2. With many in-
teractive animations for better understand-
ing and conveyance of practical knowledge
for your vibration monitoring and vibration
evaluations.
Duration 3,5 days + 0,5 day final exam
Seminar hours Mon: 9.00 - 17.00
Tue / Wed / Thu: 8.00 - 16.00
Final exam: Thursday afternoon
Price (US Dollar) USD 2.200 + VAT per participant, including
training materials, lunch,
plus exam fee USD 320 + VAT
*Invoice will be issued in currency of
training country
Completion upon passing Certified vibration expert, Category I
the exam successfully according to ISO Standard 18436-2
Note for testing The final exam consists of 60 questions
(multiple choice) to be answered within
120 minutes. It shall be considered passed,
Group of participants The ISO CAT II seminar is intended for
technicians, engineers and experts, whose
responsibilities include measurement data
evaluation and diagnosis.
Prerequisites for At least 18 months experience in vibration
certification measurement techniques
Contents According to ISO 18436-2. With many
interactive animations for better under-
standing and conveyance of practical
knowledge for your vibration monitoring
and vibration evaluations.
Duration 4 days + 0.5 days final exam
Seminar hours Mon: 9.00 - 17.00
Tue / Wed / Thu: 8.00 - 16.00
Final exam: Fri 8.00 - 12.00
Price (US Dollar) USD 2.550 + VAT per participant, including
training materials, lunch, plus exam fee
USD 425 + VAT
*Invoice will be issued in currency of
training country
Completion upon passing Certified vibration analyst Category II
the exam successfully according to ISO standard 18436-2
Note for testing The final exam consists of 100 questions
(multiple choice) to be answered within
180 minutes. It shall be considered passed,
if at least 70% of the questions have been
Group of participants The ISO CAT III seminar is intended for
technicians, engineers and expert with a very
good understanding of
vibration diagnosis.
Prerequisites for At least 36 months experience in vibration
certification measurement techniques and category II
certification according to ISO 18436-2 or 60
months experience in vibration measurement
techniques.
Contents According to ISO 18436-2
Duration 4 days + 0.5 days final exam
Seminar hours Mon: 9.00 - 17.00
Tue / Wed / Thu: 8.00 - 16.00
Final exam: Fri 8.00 - 13.00
Price (US Dollar) USD 2.850 + VAT per participant, including
training materials, lunch, plus exam fee
USD 475 + VAT
Completion upon passing Certified vibration specialist Category III
the exam successfully according to ISO standard 18436-2
Note for testing The final exam consists of 100 questions
(multiple choice) to be answered within
240 minutes. It shall be considered passed,
if at least 70% of the questions have been
answered correctly.
Dates October 12 - 16, 2020 (english language)
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Group of participants The ISO CAT IV seminar is intended for en-
gineers, technicians and experts with a very
good understanding of vibration diagnosis,
vibration analysis and system analysis
Prerequisites for 60 months experience and ISO 18436-2 -CAT
certification III certification by MIBOC, VAI or BINDT and
complete of the online learning component
Contents According to ISO 18436-2.
42 hours of online learning via the web,
plus 4 days classroom course and 1 day
examination.
Duration 4 days + 0,5 day final exam
Seminar hours Mo: 9.00 - 17.00
Tue / Wed / Thu: 8.00 - 16.00
Final exam: Friday 8.00 - 13.00
Price (Euro) EUR 2.950 + VAT per participant for Online
learning
EUR 2.900 + 19% VAT per participant,
including training materials, lunch, plus exam
fee EUR 540 + VAT
Completion upon passing Certified Master Vibration Analyst,
the exam successfully Category IV, according to ISO Standard
18436-2.
Note for testing The final exam consists of 60 questions
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 The four successive and interrelated ISO CAT categories.
How is staff classification carried out?
I II III IV
Vibration technician Vibration analyst
ISO CAT I M-1234-01 ISO CAT II M-2345-02
Vibration technician - ISO CAT I Vibration analyst - ISO CAT II
Carrying out predefined single-channel measurements for Performing and analyzing most single-channel vibration
condition monitoring measurements on industrial machinery, as well as mastering
all skills and practical experience from Category I
Knowledge & skills:
• Knowing basic principles of vibration and measuring units Knowledge & skills:
• Acquiring reliable and reproducible measurement data • Defining measurements and activities for routine data acquisition
• Detecting errors in the acquired data for people of category I
• Comparison of scalar vibration values with predefined alarm limits • Mastering basic principles of signal analysis and device parameterization
• Recognizing differences in scalar vibration values and trends • Conduct bump test for determining the natural frequencies of
• Reporting on visual observations of equipment the system
• Interpreting routine measurement results and confirm the condition
of asset in accordance with specifications and standards
• Recommending basic corrective measures
according to experience in the field of industrial
machinery, as well as single-plane-balancing of rotors
with rigid behavior
• Perform single plane field balancing of rigid rotors.
• Guide & teach category I personnel.
ISO certifications of vibration staff constitute the
highest form of training and give rise with the current
revision of ISO 18436-2 to most discussions also at an
international level.
Facts and news on certification
ISO 18436-2 defines the requirements for this 3rd party certifica-
tion on a global scale in terms of content, qualification, training
and requirements for individuals that wish to perform condition
monitoring and diagnostics for machines, by using vibration
measurement and analysis.
Vibration specialist Vibration master
ISO CAT III M-3456-03 ISO CAT IV M-6969-01
Vibration specialist - ISO CAT III Vibration master - ISO CAT IV
Perform and analyze specific vibration measurements on All knowledge and skills from Category I to III and ability to
rotating equipments. As well as mastering the skills & practical direct and verify condition monitoring
experience from category I and II strategies
Knowledge & skills: Knowledge & skills:
• Launching, planning and conducting programs for • Measuring and interpreting multi-spectral analyses
routine condition monitoring e.g. transfer function, phase and coherence
• Identifying additional investigations on error diagnosis, • Understanding signal analysis in the frequency and time
including alternative techniques for condition monitoring domain including orbit analysis, shaft centerline plots, full spectrum etc.
• Specifying the appropriate hardware and software for offline and • Determining natural frequencies, damping & stiffness of the system,
online vibration measurement (protection & surveillance) derive the necessary changes
• In-depth knowledge of vibration analysis principles • Evaluate operating deflection shapes & subsequently recommend
(spectral analysis, time signal analysis, orbit analysis, the corrective measures.
transfer functions, fundamental operational vibration • Apply basic concepts of rotor dynamics for analysis
forms and envelope curve analysis) • Interpreting specifications, international
• Evaluating corrective measures for rotating equipments standards and guidelines Certified in accordance with ISO 18436-2
Certified on 1-Sep-2015 Expires on 1-Sep-2020
• Perform two-plane field balancing of rigid rotors. • Measure and evaluate the vibration caused by gas pulsations e.g. BOARD of CERTIFICATION
• Guide & teach personnels from other categories (I &II) reciprocating machines, gas turbines etc..And suggest the remedial
action if needed
• Recommend the design changes on elastic bearings and other PRÜFTECHNIK
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