🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day intermediate-level course prepares participants for ISO Category II certification in Vibration Analysis, focusing on data collection, signal processing, machinery diagnostics, and fault analysis. The course builds on foundational knowledge (Category I) and equips attendees with the skills to analyze and interpret vibration data, perform advanced condition monitoring, and recommend corrective actions.
With a balance of theory, hands-on practice, and exam preparation, this course is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their diagnostic capabilities and comply with ISO 18436-2 standards for vibration analysts.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Vibration analysts with CAT I certification or equivalent experience
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Condition monitoring and reliability engineers
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Rotating equipment specialists
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Mechanical and maintenance engineers
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Professionals responsible for machinery diagnostics and health assessment
🗓️ Day 1: Vibration Principles and Signal Processing
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Review of CAT I Concepts – Vibration basics, units, and terminology |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Waveform and Spectrum Analysis – Time vs frequency domains |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | FFT Fundamentals – Windowing, resolution, aliasing, dynamic range |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On: Signal processing with real machine data |
🗓️ Day 2: Equipment Knowledge and Measurement Techniques
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Measurement Parameters – Velocity, acceleration, displacement, crest factor |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Transducers and Mounting – Accelerometers, velocity sensors, probes |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Data Collection Strategy – Routes, trending, measurement repeatability |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On: Correct sensor mounting and acquisition using vibration analyzer |
🗓️ Day 3: Machine Fault Analysis and Diagnostics
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Unbalance, Misalignment, Looseness – Symptoms and spectrum patterns |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Bearing Faults and Rolling Element Analysis – Enveloping, time waveform tools |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Gearbox Faults and Lubrication Issues |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Diagnosing a complex fault from real vibration data |
🗓️ Day 4: Resonance, Signal Enhancement, and Corrective Actions
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Natural Frequency and Resonance Testing – Bump test, coast-down |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Filter Techniques and Advanced Signal Processing |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Corrective Actions – Balancing, alignment, isolation, structural mods |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On: Resonance identification and mitigation techniques |
🗓️ Day 5: Reporting, Reliability, and CAT II Exam Preparation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Vibration Reporting and Reliability Integration – CMMS, ISO standards |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Exam Review Session – Mock questions, key focus areas, sample scenarios |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Optional Practice Exam (Instructor-guided with discussion) |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-Up & Certificates |
💡 Note: ISO CAT II certification exam can be scheduled separately based on the certification body’s requirements.
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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ISO 18436-2 compliant training manual
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Signal processing reference guide
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Vibration fault diagnosis chart
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Hands-on workbook with sample data sets
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Route building and data logging checklist
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CAT II sample exam and review questions
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Sensor mounting and alignment best practices sheet
