Mastering Lubrication Analysis (MLA1) Training Course

Mastering Lubrication Analysis (MLA1) Training Course

 

Upcoming Course Dates

10/03/2026 to 13/03/2026
Aberdeen (Trainer: Mark Needham)

19/05/2026 to 22/05/2026
Warrington (Trainer: Mark Needham)

22/09/2026 to 25/09/2026
Warrington (Trainer: Mark Needham)

Duration 3 Days
Recommended for Plant Managers
Operations managers
Plant engineers
Reliability engineers
Lubrication technicians
Oil analysis practitioners
Condition monitoring specialists
Plant operators
Maintenance technicians

 

MLA1 Topics include:

  • Maintenance strategies
  • Lubrication theory/fundamentals
  • Lubricant selection
  • Lubricant application
  • Lubrication storage and management
  • Lubrication condition control
  • Oil sampling
  • Lubricant health monitoring
  • Absolute (Dynamic) Viscosity (ASTM D2893)
  • Wear debris monitoring and analysis

 

MLA1 Training Course Overview

This 3 day course not only covers the fundamentals, but provides best practice solutions to ensure your plant achieves world-class levels in lubrication management. The course is designed to be interactive and attendees will be encouraged to participate with questions and discussion. Worked examples and case studies will be a key part in this training. The content covers the body of knowledge as laid out for ISO 18436/CM GEN Appendix C certification.

MLA1 Training Course Objectives

A qualification will aid compliance with your company’s ISO 9001:2000 Quality management systems – Requirements for training and qualification of personnel.

The course will help you to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of lubrication and oil analysis
  • Get more out of your lubrication strategy
  • Improve your oil analysis success
  • Increase reliability
  • Increase profits and turnover
  • Improve your quality goals
  • Improve your health and safety success
  • Reduce your environmental impact
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/ISO 55000
  • Design your own ‘Best Practice’ lubrication programme

Key Learning Outcomes

The examinations comply with the latest international standard ISO 18436-4:2008 Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines – Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel – Part 4: Field lubricant analysis.

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covering a range of machinery reliability and condition-based monitoring practices,
including vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication management and rotor dynamics.

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