Certification: Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II
6262 S. Kingery Highway, Suite 212, Willowbrook, IL 60527
The Certification Vibration Analyst Certification program offers four categories of certifications. An individual certified as a Category II Vibration Analyst should have the knowledge and capabilities of a Category I Vibration Analyst. A Category II Vibration Analyst should be able to define routine data collection activities including acquisition and analysis settings using basic signal analysis, collect extra test points when unusual conditions exist, perform single channel impact tests, interpret and evaluate test results in accordance with specifications and standards, diagnose common faults, and recommend basic corrective actions. The Category II Analyst shall be aware of and capable of recommending alternate condition monitoring technologies to verify issues raised as a result of routine condition monitoring. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 18 months' experience in the vibration field and a minimum of 68 hours of training.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- Yes
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.