Level 1 certification training syllabus

4 Day Training Course on Vibration Analysis and Certification Testing Class room training with hands-on practice in vibration analysis.

Day 1- Introduction to Vibration Basics 8am - 4pm
What is vibration? What causes vibration?
How are vibration measurements taken?
Time domain vs. frequency domain (Waveform vs. Spectrum)
What is an FFT?
The importance of the Waveform and the Spectrum
Explanation of a Spectrum in detail
Understanding Amplitude: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration
Understanding Frequency: Hertz, CPM
Understanding Sub-synchronous, Synchronous, Non-Synchronous, Orders and Harmonics
Key concepts with Vibration Analysis- Identifying Imbalance, Misalignment, Looseness, & Bearing Wear
Basics on Windowing: Hanning, Uniform, Flat Top, Hamming.
FFT resolution: How many lines are appropriate?
How to determine the correct input range
Introduction to Spectrum analysis
Phase analysis of single and multiple machines

Day 2: Vibration Faults Software 8am- 4pm
How to set up and manage Inspection Routes
Exporting vibration data to a PC
Uploading Routes/Configurations
Choosing an appropriate minimum & maximum frequency
When and how to use Peak Detection
When and how to use Spectrum Averaging and Peak Hold
Basic machine set ups. Understanding the limitations and collection times associated with different setups for different machines
How to place a sensor for an accurate, repeatable reading (where to place, how to mount, and frequency limitations of different mounting)
Where to mount the sensor on different machine types
Vibration Collection Procedures
Basic field analysis for : Mass Unbalance, Eccentric Rotors Bent Shaft, Misalignment, Mechanical Looseness, Improper Component Fit, Soft Foot, Rolling
Element/ Bearings, Belt Drive Problems, Electrical Problems in Motors, Gear wear, Belt Drive, Resonance
Creating Graphs and Reports
Producing a useful vibration report

Day 3: Vibration Practical- Data Collection & Analysis. 8am- 4pm
Onsite Vibration Collection Practical
Building an initial machine configuration
Setting up a Route
Uploading to PC analysis software
Waveform and Spectrum Graph analysis
How to make a call in the field

Day 4: Vibration Review & Level 1
Testing for certification 8am- 5pm
Review basic vibration science
Review basic vibration faults
Testing for ASNT or ISO certification


2010 Training Seminar Dates:
February 23rd - 26th - Houston, TX
April 20th - 23rd - Houston, TX
July 20th - 23rd - San Jose, CA
click location above for more info.

Tuition costs:

$250.00 Vibration Analyst I Certification Testing
Item code: VTR-T1
(1/2 day review & test; testing is not required to attend training course)
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$1,250.00 when paid in full by 30 days in advance ( 25 Jan 2010 for Houston Feb 2010 training)
Item code: VTR-D2L1 (3 day seminar training)

$1,500.00 when paid at the door or with payment after training dates.
Item code: VTR-D3L1 (3 day seminar training)

Major Credit Cards accepted:  
For registration:
Fax: 866-441-2759
Call 408-891-5830
Email: info@failureprevention.net

For registration:
Fax: 866-441-2759
Call 408-891-5830
Email click here

Failure Prevention Associates in conjunction with Condition Monitoring Solutions, Inc. are pleased to announce that our training and
certification complies with the ISO 18436-2 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards. Students receive certificates for grades of 80% or greater.

Other dates and locations to be announced. Look for the Level II class in the fall of 2010.

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Industrial Vibration Analysis
Training & Certification
Vibration Spectrum Analysis identifies bearing failures and a significant amount
of other rotating equipment problems before they become disasters.
FPA's vibration analysis training
helps you identify problems like
this early bearing fault.
By viewing the graphs below you too can find problems in
rotating equipment, months to years before failure.  While it
may look complicated, but FPA makes it easy to understand.