Certification: Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III
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 III Vibration Analyst is qualified to establish, direct, and/or perform programs for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines including spectral, waveform, and orbit analysis. Category III certified Vibration Analysts shall be qualified to perform minor corrective actions involving operating deflection shapes, single-plane balancing, and diagnostic testing. Candidates for Category III Vibration Analyst must have a minimum of 36 months of experience in the vibration field and at least of 90 hours of training. Candidates for Category III are expected to be able to manipulate simple algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator, and be computer literate. Completion of two or more years of study in mechanical technology or mechanical engineering is also recommended at this level.
- 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.