November 19-22, 2019.
Courtyard Richmond/Berkeley
3150 Garrity Way, Richmond, CA 94806
This 3-Day course is designed to educate attendees on a variety of topics in the field of machinery lubrication including lubricant selection, application, contamination control and oil analysis. This course is based on the ICML MLT I / MLA I body of knowledge and covers all subject matter included in the exam. The focus of the program is to create awareness of the important issues in lubrication and offer practical, effective solutions to the challenges facing today’s maintenance professionals. Our instructors have decades of inplant experience designing and implementing precision lubrication programs and we have trained thousands of maintenance professionals on the most effective methods for engineering a world-class program.
In this course you will:
- Understand how lubricants work, how to create lubricant specifications for different machines and how to manage their condition.
- Learn how to select a grease, the most effective application method, ad how to determine the optimum application amount and frequency.
- Learn how to identify, prevent and remediate lubricant contamination.
- Learn how to design a world-class lubricant storage and handling system.
- Understand the key elements and uses of oil analysis.Learn how to modify equipment for lubrication, inspection, oil analysis and contamination control.
- Learn how to identify gaps in your program and create a game plan for your next steps.
The registration cost is $1,999.99/person.
After registration, you will receive a link to book your hotel using the event discount.
Optional MLT I Exam
After 3 days of learning, on Day 4 you will have the opportunity to sit for the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) Machinery Lubrication Technician Exam (MLT1). Exam registration sign-up will be done seperately. The cost of the exam is $275 USD. Attendees wishing to take the exam must register directly with ICML.
To become certified, an individual must meet the following requirements:
Education and/or Experience - Candidates must have at least two years education (post-secondary) or on-the-job training in one or more of the following fields: machine lubrication, engineering, mechanical maintenance and/or maintenance trades.
Examination - Each candidate must successfully pass a written, 100 question, multiple-choice examination that evaluates the candidate's knowledge of the topic. Candidates have three hours to complete the closed-book examination. A score of 70% is required to pass the examination and achieve certification. Contact ICML about the availability of the exam in other languages.