SEMINARS - Certification:
Vibration Certification and Seminar Curricula
TA Analyst Registry

In response to the concerns of the management of numerous clients that were involved in determining machine condition though use of Vibration Analysis, Technical Associates developed an examination process a number of years ago.

This examination procedure allows an analyst to receive certified recognition for the expertise achieved. The process allows for a progression to higher vibration certification levels as the expertise grows. Vibration Analyst Certification is offered for Entry Level, Vibration Analysis I, Vibration Analysis II, and Vibration Analysis III seminars. These Technical Associates Certification Examinations have been widely accepted throughout the USA, and to date, have been given to analysts from over 35 other countries. These examinations are optional and are given on the morning of the fourth class day. Students must attain a specified minimum grade to achieve certification at each level.

The content of the Technical Associates seminar texts and written vibration certification examinations have been widely acclaimed for many years due to their ability to provide vibration analysts with real-world problem scenarios which closely simulate those faced on a daily basis by the analysts themselves. In fact, students have often commented that taking such examinations has proven to them how much they have learned within the seminars. As an option, Technical Associates will continue to offer open book examinations in public seminars just as they have in the past.

Technical Associates Vibration Certification documents for Entry Level, Levels I, II and III are issued to and remain with the Vibration Analyst. Successful completion of these certification examinations will provide the student with documentation stating the level of the vibration certification and the quantity of formal training hours received in each seminar as required by ASNT and ISO with whom Technical Associates has affiliated in the vibration certification process.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

ENTRY - person needs no previous formal vibration training or any vibration experience. The Entry Level Seminar provides 24 hours of formal vibration training and a 3-hour test to confirm understanding of the course materials.

  • Level I - person should have at least 24 hours of initial formal vibration training and/or a minimum of 6 months (full-time) hands-on vibration experience. The Analysis I Seminar provides 24 hours of formal vibration training and a 4-hour exam to confirm understanding of the course materials.
  • Level II - person should have at least 48 hours of initial formal vibration training and a minimum of 2 years (full-time) hands-on vibration experience. The Analysis II Seminar provides 24 hours of formal vibration training and a 4-hour exam to confirm understanding of the course materials.
  • Level III - person should have at least 72 hours of initial formal vibration training and a minimum of 4 years (full-time) hands-on vibration experience. The Analysis III Seminar provides 24 hours of formal vibration training and a 4-hour exam to confirm understanding of the course materials.

CAPABILITIES OF ANALYSTS TRAINED BY TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES:

  • ENTRY - person will have basic knowledge of vibration fundamentals, instruments & transducers; will be proficient with downloading, and uploading vibration data for data collection within a structured vibration program; will be able to determine if vibration data is meaningful by being somewhat spectral literate; and, could assist in balancing and alignment tasks if trained to do so.
  • Level I - person should be capable of performing and/or supervising the data collection process; providing vibration signature analysis within a structured program using pattern recognition of FFT spectra and application of phase analysis for a short list of mechanical and electrical machine faults found on routine plant machines; and, provide verbal and written general reports of machine condition evaluations.
  • Level II - person will be fully proficient with all Level I tasks; also capable of performing vibration signature and phase analysis within a scheduled program to detect a large number of mechanical and electrical machine faults by using vibration analysis on most standard constant speed machines; performing minor vibration reduction; writing clear, concise reports of results and recommendations; and providing guidance to Level I Vibration Analysts.
  • Level III - person will be proficient with all Level I & II tasks; also capable of managing a plant wide vibration analysis condition monitoring program; performing vibration diagnostic investigations using FFT signature analysis, time waveform analysis and operating deflection testing on machines and structures to detect most mechanical and electrical machine faults found by using these vibration test methods on standard and special, constant and variable speed machines; possess a good knowledge of signal processing; and specifying vibration reduction mechanisms such as isolation and damping.
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