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What are the types of oil analysis qualification?
28 June 2023
We offer three levels of Oil Analysis Qualification: Awareness, Category 1, and Category 2. The level of qualification that is most suitable for you will depend on your interest in the topic, your role within your organisation, and your desired level of knowledge.
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There are different levels of Oil Analysis Qualification on offer at the BES Group:
Awareness – Lubrication and Oil Analysis
Category 1 – Lubricant Analysis
Category 2 – Lubricant Analysis
The level of Oil Analysis Qualification that would be most suited to you will very much depend on your interest in the topic and your role within your organisation.
For example, if you work or will be working in a role where you will be expected to organise, or even, complete maintenance tasks, you will benefit from having a recognised qualification where you are taught more in-depth information about procedures and strategies.
If you are wanting to gain more understanding of the principles of Oil and Lubrication Analysis, and don’t work in a maintenance role, an awareness course would be more appropriate.
Awareness
Category 1
Category 2
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
1 Day
5 Days
5 Days
Recognised Qualification
No
Yes
Yes
Awareness Courses
Awareness courses are intended to give a brief introduction to a particular topic. Our Lubrication and Oil Analysis Awareness course does just this. It covers the basic fundamentals of lubrication and oil and it teaches you how to recognise and perform lubricant and oil condition monitoring practices around your plant.
Topics you can expect to see are:
Introduction to condition monitoring
Background and principles of lubrication
Base oils and additives
Types of lubrication
Viscosity grades
Failure modes and root causes
Oil sampling techniques and frequencies
Laboratory tests
Interpretation of reports
This awareness course does not come with an official qualification but it will give you the basic understanding you will need to understand the importance of Lubrication and Oil practices.
Lubricant Analysis Category 1
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability are an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) for BINDT, meaning we are able to offer a recognised Category Lubricant Analysis Category 1 qualification. This course is aimed at those who are looking at a further introduction to Oil and Lubricants.
Topics you will learn:
Maintenance Strategies
Lubrication Theory and Fundamentals
Lubricant selection
Principles of lubricant selection
Lubricant storage and management
Lubricant health monitoring
Wear debris monitoring and analysis
Report interpretation
Lubricant contamination measurement and control
Oil sampling Procedures
This course is aimed at those in the following roles:
Laboratory Technicians
Lubrication Technicians
Maintenance Supervisors
Oil Analysis Practitioners
Machine Operators
Maintenance Engineers/Technicians
Lubricant Analysis Category 2
As a follow on to the Lubricant Analysis Category 1, we are able to offer the BINDT Lubricant Analysis Category 2. This course is more suited to those who are responsible for making informed lubrication and oil decisions at your organisation as you will learn advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
You will also cover the contamination effects on machinery, the integration of lubrication with other Condition Based Maintenance technologies and:
Maintenance Strategies
Lubrication Theory and Fundamentals
Lubricant selection
Principles of lubricant selection
Lubricant storage and management
Lubricant health monitoring
Wear debris monitoring and analysis
Report interpretation
Lubricant contamination measurement and control
Oil sampling procedures
This course is aimed at those in the following roles:
Laboratory Technicians
Lubrication Technicians
Maintenance Supervisors
Oilers
Machine Operators
Maintenance Engineers/Technicians
Training Options
Not only do we have set public training dates throughout the year but we are able to offer bespoke training options. We can offer training on-site and virtually (where appropriate).