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Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4)

Certification-Based Training in Lubrication Fundamentals, Oil Analysis, and Condition Monitoring

Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4)

Course Schedule

Classroom

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Training Introduction

Efficient lubrication is the cornerstone of reliable machinery operation and maintenance. The Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4) Training Course is a comprehensive, certification-based program designed to prepare professionals for the prestigious ICML certification, aligned with ISO 18436 standards. This course equips participants with advanced knowledge of lubrication principles, oil analysis, contamination control, and condition monitoring—essential skills for optimizing machine performance, reducing downtime, and improving overall reliability.

Over five intensive days, participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The course covers lubricant properties, selection criteria, application methods, contamination management, and testing techniques. Hands-on exercises in oil sampling, laboratory analysis, and condition monitoring simulations ensure learners can apply these principles to real-world machinery systems. By the end of the course, participants will be fully prepared for ICML certification exams and confident in implementing best practices that enhance operational efficiency and maintenance effectiveness.

The Machine Lubricant Analyst Training Course provides professionals with the technical foundation, practical skills, and industry-recognized credentials to drive machinery reliability improvements. It emphasizes a combination of ICML-aligned theory, hands-on practice, and case study analysis, enabling participants to reduce maintenance costs, extend asset life, and integrate lubrication strategies into reliability-centered maintenance programs.

Key focus areas of this course:

  • Understanding fundamental lubrication principles, including friction, wear, and lubrication regimes
  • Learning lubricant types, properties, classifications, and testing methods (ISO, AGMA, SAE)
  • Mastering lubricant selection and application techniques for oils, greases, and synthetic lubricants
  • Developing proficiency in lubricant sampling, testing, and analysis for condition monitoring
  • Implementing contamination control strategies to minimize water, particle, air, and chemical ingress
  • Integrating lubrication practices with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance strategies
  • Preparing for ICML certification with practice exams, review sessions, and exam strategies

What are the goals?

This Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4) Training Course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of machinery lubrication, oil analysis, and condition monitoring. The course prepares professionals to apply best practices, optimize machine performance, and successfully achieve ICML certification.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Master the ICML body of knowledge for machinery lubrication and analysis
  • Understand lubricant fundamentals, including chemical and physical properties, selection criteria, and proper application
  • Develop proficiency in lubricant analysis techniques such as particle counting, viscosity testing, acid number measurement, and wear debris identification
  • Apply condition monitoring methods including vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing
  • Implement contamination control strategies for water, air, particles, and chemical ingress
  • Apply best practices for storage, handling, and disposal of lubricants in compliance with industry standards
  • Integrate lubrication into reliability-centered maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend machinery life
  • Prepare effectively for ICML certification exams through practice questions, review sessions, and exam strategies

Who is this Training Course for?

This Machine Lubricant Analyst Training Course is designed for professionals responsible for ensuring machinery reliability and optimizing lubrication practices. It is ideal for those seeking ICML certification or aiming to improve expertise in oil analysis and condition monitoring.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Maintenance technicians and engineers preparing for ICML certification
  • Reliability engineers and managers seeking to enhance equipment performance
  • Lubrication specialists and analysts responsible for monitoring and optimizing machine lubrication
  • Operations personnel involved in machinery maintenance and monitoring
  • Technical staff tasked with implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Professionals responsible for improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and lowering maintenance costs

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4) Training Course combines instructor-led lectures, interactive group discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies to maximize comprehension and retention. Participants will explore lubrication fundamentals, oil analysis methods, contamination control, and condition monitoring techniques through practical demonstrations and simulated exercises.

Hands-on sessions include lubricant sampling, laboratory analysis, filtration practices, and condition monitoring exercises, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with real-world application. Participants will also engage in ICML exam-style practice questions, review sessions, and knowledge-sharing discussions to ensure they are fully prepared for certification. This blended approach ensures participants leave the course with both practical skills and the confidence to apply advanced lubrication and reliability strategies in industrial operations.

The Course Content

Day 1: Lubricant Fundamentals and Properties

  • Introduction to ICML certification and its importance in machinery lubrication
  • Fundamental principles of lubrication, including friction, wear, and lubrication regimes
  • Overview of lubricant types and functions, such as oils, greases, and synthetics
  • Key physical properties of lubricants, including viscosity, density, pour point, and flash point
  • Chemical properties of lubricants, focusing on oxidation, thermal stability, and additives
  • Lubricant classifications, specifications (ISO, AGMA, SAE), and property testing and interpretation

Day 2: Lubricant Selection and Application

  • Lubricant selection criteria based on machine type, operating conditions, and environment
  • Application methods for lubrication, including manual, automated, and circulating systems
  • Overview of grease lubrication: types, application, and relubrication intervals
  • Oil lubrication methods: types, application, and oil change intervals
  • Best practices for lubricant compatibility, interchangeability, storage, and handling
  • Lubricant disposal, environmental considerations, and calculations for volume and frequency

Day 3: Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring

  • Principles of lubricant analysis, including sampling, testing, and interpretation
  • Common lubricant tests such as viscosity, particle count, acid number, and water content
  • Spectrographic analysis for elemental analysis and wear debris identification
  • Physical property testing methods, including particle counting, RPVOT, and demulsibility
  • Condition monitoring techniques like vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing
  • Interpreting lubricant analysis data and developing effective lubricant analysis programs

Day 4: Contamination Control and Management

  • Sources and types of lubricant contamination, including particles, water, air, and chemicals
  • Impact of contamination on machine reliability and lubricant performance
  • Contamination control strategies such as filtration, sealing, and breathers
  • Filtration technologies and criteria for selecting appropriate systems
  • Techniques for controlling water contamination, including dehydration and separation
  • Air and chemical contamination control methods, including breather maintenance and cleaning procedures

Day 5: Reliability, Maintenance, and ICML Exam Preparation

  • Impact of lubrication on machine reliability, performance, and profitability
  • Root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for lubrication-related failures
  • Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and their integration with lubrication
  • Incorporating lubrication into comprehensive maintenance programs
  • ICML certification exam review with key concepts and practice questions
  • Exam strategies, time management, and final Q&A for knowledge reinforcement

Providers and Associations

Anderson

Anderson

Aztech Training

Aztech Training

COPEX

COPEX

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The Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4) training course is designed to be practical, engaging, and highly interactive. Participants benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning activities. The focus is on developing knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace, ensuring participants gain both valuable insights and practical skills that support improved professional performance.

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The Machine Lubricant Analyst (ISO 18436-4) training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and achieve greater impact within their organisations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, technical specialists, consultants, and professionals at all career stages who wish to expand their expertise and stay current with industry developments. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve workplace performance, or prepare for new responsibilities, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical insights to support your professional growth.

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