Course Description

This 5-day course provides a comprehensive foundation in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating machinery. It introduces participants to the basic principles of vibration, common failure modes, vibration signal interpretation, and the application of condition monitoring strategies. The course content aligns with ISO 18436-2 Category I knowledge requirements. The goal is to build conceptual competence for those involved in maintenance, reliability, and equipment diagnostics.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of vibration and how it relates to machine condition
  • Recognize common machine faults through vibration signatures
  • Explain how vibration data is collected and analyzed
  • Interpret basic spectra and time waveform patterns
  • Understand the role of vibration analysis in predictive maintenance programs
  • Comprehend key standards and practices governing vibration monitoring
  • Support reliability and maintenance decisions using vibration theory

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Technicians, Rotating Equipment Specialist, Condition Monitoring Analysts, Predictive Maintenance Coordinators, Technical Supervisors and Planners.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Introduction to Vibration and Condition Monitoring

  • Role of vibration analysis in condition-based maintenance
  • Overview of predictive maintenance techniques
  • Basic physics of vibration: frequency, amplitude, phase
  • Terminology and units of measurement
  • Safety considerations in monitoring

Day 2

Vibration Theory and Signal Behavior

  • Natural frequency, resonance, damping, and stiffness
  • Vibration types: free, forced, and self-excited
  • Vibration in rotating vs. reciprocating equipment
  • Sources of machine vibration and their signatures
  • Concept of vibration transmissibility and isolation

Day 3

Equipment Fault Recognition

  • Common failure modes detected through vibration:

                   √    Unbalance

                   √    Misalignment

                   √    Looseness

                   √    Bearing defects

                   √    Gearbox Faults

  • Understanding fault frequencies and signature patterns

Day 4

Data Interpretation and Analysis Techniques

  • Basics of FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) and time waveforms
  • Spectral analysis concepts
  • Signal trending and alarm setting in theory
  • Interpreting trends and baseline shifts
  • ISO standards for vibration severity and alarms (ISO 10816)

Day 5

Program Strategy, Reporting, and Review

  • Structure of a vibration analysis program
  • Integration with maintenance and reliability initiatives
  • Documentation, reporting, and communication of findings
  • Limitations and challenges in vibration monitoring

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.