Field Lubrication Training and Certification

This course will prepare you for working in field lubrication.

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Our Field Lubrication ISO Category I course will set you up for success.

The good news is you are in the right place to get further information about our Field Lubrication Category I training. We offer a lubrication course that is inclusive of Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) and Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I) topics as well as additional educational content.  Learn the Mobius way: through our unique animations and simulators. Our training will make all the complex science easy to understand – it will all become second nature.

Once you complete the training, you can take the exam with confidence through Mobius Institute Board of Certification [MIBoC]™, an internationally respected certification body, knowing that the certification is in accordance with ISO 18436-4, ISO/IEC 17024.

FREE DEMO: See a preview of the FLCAT-I course. Included is segments from our instructional videos and a chapter from our comprehensive FLCAT-I manual. You can access the training demo with your student credentials or create a new account using this link –  FLCAT-I Course Demonstration Link.

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FLCAT-I Fast Facts

Duration:

  • 30 hours, typically over four days

Format:

  • Live public training course

  • Private onsite training course at your site

  • Virtual live instructor-led online training course

  • Self-paced online learning course

Compliance:

  • Training: ISO 18436-4

  • Certification: ISO 18436-4, ISO/IEC 17024

Exam:

  • Two hours

  • 70 multiple-choice questions

  • 70% passing grade

  • Can be taken online or in-person at the course

Certification requirements:

  • Training course completed

  • 12 months of work experience (with a minimum of 16 hours per month in lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring)

  • Pass the exam

  • Valid for 5 years

Pre-study:

  • Access to the “Learning Zone” upon registration and payment

  • Complete set of videos covering every topic

  • Online study is an excellent way to be prepared and get the most from the course

Post-study:

  • Continue to access the Learning zone for 4-months after the course completion or upgrade to Life Long Learning (LLL) for lifetime access

  • Continue learning for free on Mobius CONNECT® via www.mobiusconnect.com 
    with online forums, webinars, tutorials, etc.

Learn the Mobius Way

With the assistance of the Mobius Institute interactive simulations and 3D animations, you will not require a great memory to learn all the facts and concepts. You will learn the fundamentals of lubrication, and you will learn how to implement the best practices of plant lubrication. You will come away from the course with the knowledge and confidence to be successful as a field lubrication analyst.

 

The purpose of the (FLCAT-I) Field Lubrication ISO Category I course and certification is to verify that technicians practicing in the field of machinery lubrication, as it is applied to machinery condition monitoring and maintenance, are qualified to perform the following tasks:

  • Manage lubricant delivery, storage, and dispensation.
  • Manage a route for machinery re-lubrication and/or inspection.
  • Properly change and/or top the oil in mechanical equipment found in common industrial sites.
  • Use simple techniques to select lubricants with the proper base oil and additive system for machinery commonly found in industrial settings.
  • Use simple techniques to select grease application methods (including automated delivery) that are least intrusive and most effective for machines commonly found in industrial settings.
  • Use simple techniques to estimate re-grease volume and interval for machines commonly operated in industrial settings.
  • Properly maintain automatic lubrication systems (auto-grease, mist systems, etc.).
  • Employ basic oil analysis techniques to identify and troubleshoot abnormal lubricant degradation conditions and use simple techniques to adjust the lubricant specification accordingly.

This course targets in-plant technicians who perform daily lubrication tasks, such as oil changes, top-ups, greasing bearings, lubricant receiving and dispensing, and lubricant storage and handling. Certified practitioners have demonstrated a working knowledge of applying the best lubrication practices and products. With this certification, you can move away from outdated methods of vague, non-specific lubrication procedures and job plans, and assist with implementing an effective lubrication program in any industrial workplace. Individuals with this certification have proven their knowledge of industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering, and testing lubricants to boost reliability and generate lasting results in machine availability and overall reliability. They also understand oil analysis, which enables them to align their efforts with those of maintenance professionals or oil analysis experts.

Use the dictionary as a resource to gain an understanding of concepts and definitions:  LUBRICATION AND OIL ANALYSIS DICTIONARY.

Learn More about FLCAT-I Training and Certification

  • FLCAT-I Candidate profile

    This course is intended for the field lubrication practitioners that will:

    • Perform daily lubrication tasks such as oil changes, top-ups, and greasing bearings.
    • Lubricant receiving and dispensing.
    • Lubricant storage and handling.
    • Have working knowledge of applying the best lubrication practices and products.
    • Knowledge of industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering, and testing lubricants to boost reliability and generate lasting results in machine availability and overall reliability.
    • Understand oil analysis, which enables them to align their efforts with those of maintenance professionals or oil analysis experts.
    • Technicians will learn to move away from outdated methods of vague, non-specific lubrication procedures and job plans, and implement an effective lubrication program in any industrial workplace.
  • FLCAT-I fast facts

    Duration:

    • 30 hours, typically over four days

    Format:

    • Live public training course
    • Private training course at your site
    • Virtual live instructor-led training course
    • Self-paced online learning training course

    Compliance:

    • Training: ISO 18436-4
    • Certification: ISO 18436-4, ISO/IEC 17024

    Exam:

    • 2 hours
    • 70 multiple-choice questions
    • 70% passing grade
    • Can be taken online or in-person at the course

    Certification requirements:

    • Training course completed
    • 12-months of work experience, (with a minimum of 16 hours per month in lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring)
    • Pass the exam
    • Valid for 5 years

    Pre-study:

    • Access to the “Learning Zone” upon registration and payment
    • Complete set of videos covering every topic
    • Online study is excellent way to be prepared and get the most from the course

    Post-study:

    • Continue to access the Learning zone for 4-months after the course or purchase Life Long Learning for lifetime access
    • Continue learning, without charge, on Mobius CONNECT® via www.mobiusconnect.com
  • Why learn with Mobius Institute™?

    There are four major reasons why over 8,000+ students choose Mobius Institute every year:

    1. We make complex topics simple with amazing 3D animations and simulations that make you say, “Ah, now I get it!”
    2. The Field Lubrication training course is inclusive of Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) and Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I) topics.
    3. We give you access to the entire course before the class begins so you are better prepared, and for four months after the course, just in case you still have questions.
    4. We use anonymous, stress-free polling throughout the course, so you know if you truly understand each topic, and the instructor knows not to move on to the next topic – no student is left behind.
  • How can I take this course?

    We offer the ultimate flexibility:

    • PUBLIC: You can take the public, instructor-led course with other people like you – COMING SOON.
    • VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED: You take the course from the comfort of your computer, with a live instructor guiding you through the course – COMING SOON.
    • ON-SITE: You can invite the instructor to your site and save yourself the cost, hassle, and risk. You can find partners who can deliver the course here.
    • ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING: You can have the ultimate in flexibility by watching the course online. You can watch it multiple times at your pace! You can place your order here.
  • What will you gain from taking this course?

    There are so many benefits to taking this course. You will learn…

    • The impact that best-in-class lubrication practices can have on machine health and reliability
    • Why machine lubrication activities should be moved from modest and reactive to thorough, accurate and proactive
    • And benefit from this course if your facility has any of the following equipment: blowers/fans, compressors, gas turbines, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, motor bearings, paper machines, process pumps, rolling mills and steam turbines
    • How to manage lubricant delivery, storage, and dispensation.
    • How to manage a route for machinery re-lubrication and/or inspection.
    • To properly change and/or top up the oil in mechanical equipment found in common industrial sites.
    • To use simple techniques to select lubricants with the proper base oil and additive system for machines commonly found in industrial settings.
    • To use simple techniques to select grease application methods (including automated delivery) that are least intrusive and most effective for machines commonly found in industrial settings.
    • To use simple techniques to estimate re-grease volumes and intervals for machines commonly operated in industrial settings.
    • To properly maintain automatic lubrication systems (auto-grease, mist systems, etc.).
    • To employ basic oil analysis techniques to identify and troubleshoot abnormal lubricant degradation conditions and use simple techniques to adjust the lubricant specification accordingly.
  • Why become certified by Mobius Institute Board of Certification?
    • You should be recognized for your achievements; not everyone is up to the challenge of understanding lubrication, let alone successfully collecting data and utilizing it
    • Being certified by Mobius Institute Board of Certification you can be confident in knowing that you are being certified in accordance with 18436-4
    • The educational process is extremely valuable, but being certified tells an employer (or a consulting client) that you are capable of doing an important job

    You will receive a digital certificate and personalized logo from our digital certification platform. Your personalized logo can be added to your email signatures and wherever else you want people to know about your achievements.

  • FLCAT-I training and certification requirements

    All you need is a desire to learn and to succeed in your field. In order to be certified you must:

    • Complete a MIBoC approved training course.
    • Achieve 70% or higher on the certification exam (70 multiple choice questions, duration 2 hours).
    • Have twelve (12) months of practical work experience (with a minimum of 16 hours per month in lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring), verified by your supervisor/manager.

    Certification is valid for 5 years.

    If you do not have the experience, you will still receive a certificate, but you will not be officially certified. When you pass the 12-month milestone, please contact MIBoC to be upgraded to full certification.

    You can learn more about the certification process here or download our FLA Certification Guide here.

  • A detailed list of training course topics

    Here are the main topics covered on the FLCAT-I course inclusive of MLA/MLT topics:

    • Maintenance strategies and the role of machine lubrication
    • The science of machinery lubrication
      • Tribology
      • Friction
      • Wear modes
      • Lubrication regimes
    • Lubricant construction
      • Mineral oils, synthetic oils, vegetable-based oils, grease and solid lubricants
    • Lubricant performance properties
      • Viscosity, flash point, antioxidants, detergents, friction modifiers
    • Lubricant selection
      • Oil vs grease vs solid vs gas
      • Component types – bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, ropes, chains and more
      • Operating viscosity
    • Lubricant application
      • Grease and oil lubrication
      • Delivery techniques
      • The ‘lube route’
    • Lubricant contamination and condition control
      • Sources of contamination
      • ISO 4406 cleanliness standard
      • Avoiding contamination
    • Lubricant storage and handling
      • Storage guidelines
      • Lubricant dispensing
    • Lubrication sampling and analysis
      • Sampling practices
      • Lubricant health monitoring
      • Wear debris and wear particle analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the more common questions regarding our FLCAT-I Field Lubrication course

  • WILL I RECEIVE PRE-COURSE STUDY MATERIALS?

    As a registered student you will receive an instructional email to finalize your course registration. You will also receive a link to our TMS (Training Management System) to monitor your training progress. For all courses except for distance learning, you will have access to your personal Learning Zone. Here you will be provided with a digital version of the course materials and the actual course videos containing the same content that will be used when you attend the in-person or virtual live instructor-led class. This Learning Zone may be used for pre-course study, review during the course week, and reference after the course. The access is activated at the time you are registered for the course and expires 4 months after the last day of the course.
    For public course you will receive the hard copy manual, activity book, and quick reference guide on the first day of the training. These are required to attend the course.

  • DO YOU OFFER UNLIMITED LEARNING ACCESS?

    Yes, learn forever with Mobius Institute “Life Long Learning”.
    Receive access to video training for a lifetime for a nominal fee as a past, present, and future Mobius Institute student. Life Long Learning applies to all students, whether you attend public or onsite training or purchase an online distance learning. To upgrade, either select the Life Long Learning Upgrade option using this link – Life Long Learning Upgrade Link or contact your training partner directly.

  • CAN I BUY THE LEARNING ZONE ACCOUNT AND USE IT TO STUDY FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAM?

    No, but we do offer our Distance Learning (DL) course which is the online equivalent to our Public course. The cost is the same as attending a Public course, the training material content is fully ISO 18436 compliant and you will be qualified to take the Certification Exam once you have completed the DL course.

    You will find the distance learning course on our shopping cart.

  • DO YOU OFFER ON-SITE INSTRUCTOR LED COURSES?

    Yes, we can provide this training onsite at your facility or any other training facility of your choice.
    If you are in North America, Australia, or New Zealand, please email learn@mobiusinstitute.com for a quotation. Outside of these areas, contact your local training partner here.

  • MAY I TAKE ONE OF YOUR COURSES IF I AM NOT INTERESTED IN BECOMING CERTIFIED OR IF I HAVE INSUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE FOR CERTIFICATION?

    Yes, you can attend regardless of experience.  You will receive a certificate of completion. If you don’t have sufficient experience you will still receive a certificate if you pass the exam, but it will note that your experience was insufficient for ISO certification at the time.

  • AFTER I ATTEND YOUR COURSE AND TAKE THE EXAM, WHEN WILL I RECEIVE NOTIFICATION AS TO WHETHER I PASSED, AND WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CERTIFICATE?

    You will receive notification of your results 5-10 days after the exam has been received at our Australian office. If you have passed the exam and met all certification requirements, you will receive your digital certificate 10-15 days after your exam results notification email.

  • HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATION VALID?

    FLACAT-I Field Lubrication Analyst certification is valid for five (5) years.

  • WHAT ARE THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLACAT-I?

    You must have twelve (12) months of practical work experience (with a minimum of 16 hours per month in lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring). You will be asked to nominate an independent person who can verify that you have that experience.

  • HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR RENEWAL?

    Once you have purchased your certification renewal, the Renewals Team will be advised of your payment. You will then receive an email of the outstanding requirements needed to proceed with your application. You can assist us in this process by logging in here to your TMS student account to ensure your profile details are current by completing the following:

    • Enter a new work experience record that you accomplished over the past 5 years for lubrication since your certification was issued. (your experience is required to be verified by your current and/or previous managers)
    • Agreed to the MIBoC Code of Ethics Document
    • Agreed to the MIBoC Renewal Declaration
  • HOW DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATION?

    You will purchase your certification renewal, the Renewals Team will be advised of your payment.  You will then receive an email of any outstanding information required within your TMS student account to proceed with your application.