BINDT Accredited

vibration analysis
training from SKF
Setting the world standard for reliability instruction
Is your vibration analysis world-class?
No matter how methodically your team collects
and analyses vibration data, if your methods do
not conform to international standards, then you
are not doing all you can to optimise plant performance. In todays increasingly competitive, global
business environment, ISO standards are rightly
recognised as de facto standards for quality. The
companies that employ them are increasing their
competitive edge, both in perception, and in reality.
Making sure your team is collecting and analysing
data according to ISO standards will help ensure
your condition monitoring pays multiple dividends.
SKF can help make it happen.

SKF the worlds first global company to

develop ISO 18436 vibration analysis courses
In fact, SKF offers the only global vibration analysis
training that conforms to ISO 18436 in the marketplace today. SKF worked in close conjunction with
the worlds leading accreditation bodies to create
these courses, contributing many years worth
of our own vibration analysis experience in the
process.

Training available at SKF sites globally

Our two BINDT accredited courses instruct vibration
analysts on how to collect and analyse vibration data
and fully conform to ISO 18436. Course instruction
and exams are available at approved SKF centres
worldwide.

Unmatched experience, unmatched instruction

Backed by 100 years of experience and an unmatched
knowledge of rotating machinery, SKF is a condition
monitoring and evaluation pioneer. We offer the
reliability industrys most sophisticated yet userfriendly tools, technologies and training, and our
vibration analysis courses are one of our many
solutions for maximising machine and plant
productivity.

ISO 18436 Vibration Analysis Training

SKF is a global Accredited Training Organisation
(ATO), registered with the British Institute of Non
Destructive Testing (BINDT) as per ISO 18436
requirements, which covers training related to
condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines.
BINDT is an accredited certifying body in accordance
with ISO/IEC 17024 offering personnel certification
against criteria set out in international and European standards through the Personal Certification in
Non Destructive Testing (PCN) Certification Scheme.
BINDT has developed a programme for the certification of competence of personnel engaged in various
condition monitoring disciplines in accordance with
ISO 18436-1, including vibration analysis as specified in ISO 18436-2.
Senior members of SKFs training team sit on the
Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Technologies
(COMADIT) Committee. In conjunction with PCN,
COMADIT developed the course material and
examinations in accordance with ISO 18436 to
establish the first globally recognised qualifications
in condition monitoring.

Vibration analysis category 2

WI203

Compliant to BINDT CM GEN Appendix D PCN Certification

Scheme. Prior to seeking category 2 classification the candidate
must have already obtained category 1 or a recognised equivalent.
Certification to category 2 will provide evidence of qualification
and competence for individuals to perform vibration analysis measurements and analysis using appropriate sensors and equipment.

Suitable for:

Vibration analysis category 1

WI202

Compliant to BINDT CM GEN Appendix D PCN Certification Scheme.

Certification to category 1 will provide evidence of qualification and
competence for individuals to perform vibration analysis measurements and analysis using appropriate sensors and equipment.

Suitable for:
Personnel wishing to achieve PCN certification in vibration
analysis category 1. Enabling qualification to perform singlechannel machinery vibration measurements according to
established procedures.

Course objectives:
Operate portable instrumentation on pre-assigned or
pre-programmed routes
Acquire readings from permanently installed instrumentation
Input results into a database and download sampling
routes from a computer
Conduct testing under steady-state operating conditions
following predefined procedures
Compare overall or single value vibration measurements
against pre-established alert settings
Verify integrity of collected data; prevent or control poor data
Evaluate and report test results in accordance with
instructions; highlight areas for further investigation

Course content:
Principles of vibration
Data acquisition
Signal processing
Condition monitoring

Personnel wishing to achieve PCN certification in vibration analysis

category 2. Enabling qualification to perform industrial machinery
vibration measurements and basic vibration analysis using singlechannel measurements, with or without phase trigger signals,
according to established and recognized procedures.

Course objectives:
Select the appropriate machinery vibration measurement
technique
Set-up instruments for basic resolution of amplitude,
frequency and time
Perform basic vibration analysis of machinery and components
such as shafts, bearings, gears, fans, pumps and motors using
spectrum analysis
Maintain a database of results and trends
Perform basic (single channel) impact tests to determine
natural frequencies
Classify, interpret and evaluate the test results
(including acceptance tests) in accordance with applicable
specifications and standards
Recommend corrective actions

Recommend the use of alternative condition monitoring

(CM) technologies with an understanding of the principles
of all four CM technologies specified in BINDT CM/GEN at
least to category 1

Supervise and provide guidance

Course content:
Category 1 and additional topics as follows:
Corrective action
Equipment testing and diagnostics
Vibration control
Reporting and documentation
Fault severity determination

Fault analysis

For further information:

Equipment knowledge

SKF Regional Sales and Service

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T: 01582 490049 E: training.uk@skf.com

Reference standards

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