BASIC: ISO Category I Vibration Analyst

The ISO Category I Vibration Analyst "Basic" course is intended for personnel who are new to vibration monitoring and analysis, or those who wish to get an introduction to vibration analysis, condition monitoring and maintenance practices. The course focuses on periodic, single channel data collection and analysis for condition-based maintenance programs. Category I certification requires that you have demonstrated 6 months experience in vibration analysis, completed the course and successfully pass the Category I vibration analyst examination.


  • Number of Questions on Exam - 60
  • Time Allowed to Complete Exam - 2 hours
  • Minimum Required Experience - 6 months
  • Minimum Required Training Hours - 30 hours
  • Minimum Education - Secondary school education

CAPABILITIES OF CERTIFIED VIBRATION ANALYSTS

Category I Certified Vibration Analysts must know the basic principles of mechanical vibration including units of measures used for condition monitoring of machinery. They are to be capable of performing reliable pre-determined single channel vibration measurements, comparing such measurements against pre-established alarms, identification of errors in collected data, reporting on visual observations on the condition of equipment, and transferring collected data to a computer-based system.

Category I - Candidate Profile:

  • You are relatively new to vibration analysis
  • You are or will be collecting vibration data
  • You are or will be analyzing vibration data
  • You look forward to the opportunity to develop your skills in the field of machine condition & vibration analysis
  • You are seeking to become certified to international standards (ISO-18436) by an accredited certification body
  • You want to become more valuable to your employer

Certification Prerequisite:

Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 6 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 understand how to take good measurements, and you will be ready to begin analyzing vibration spectra.