Course Overview

Developed and Delivered By Jeruel, the Vibration Analysis Category II (VCAT-II) course provides intermediate-level training aligned with ISO 18436-2 standards. This comprehensive 38-hour program equips maintenance professionals with essential skills for vibration analysis, including data collection techniques, analyzer setup, signal processing, and fault diagnosis. Participants master practical applications like interpreting spectra, conducting phase and orbit analysis, and identifying common machine issues such as imbalance, misalignment, and bearing defects.

The course extends beyond theory to cover critical workplace applications including impact testing, balancing, shaft alignment, and establishing effective monitoring parameters. Designed specifically for Maintenance Engineers, Reliability Specialists, Vibration Analysts, and related technical roles, this training is available in multiple formats: instructor-led sessions, on-site training, virtual live classes, or distance learning options. Certification requires passing a 100-question exam and meeting the practical experience requirements specified by ISO 18436-2/MIBoC—a credential that 87% of our graduates achieve on their first attempt.

Learning Objectives

• Master the essentials of vibration analysis: waveforms, FFT spectrum analysis, phase and orbit plots. You'll decode signal modulation and beating patterns to pinpoint machine issues before they become failures.
• Master data acquisition fundamentals: choose and mount transducers properly, select ideal measurement points, plan your tests thoroughly, and configure analyzer settings correctly (Fmax, sampling, averaging, windowing). You'll avoid common errors and collect reliable data the first time.
• Master key signal processing techniques that reveal hidden machine problems: filtering, aliasing, dynamic range, resolution, enveloping, and shock pulse methods. These tools transform complex vibration data into clear diagnostic insights.
• Identify key mechanical problems like imbalance, misalignment, and bent shafts. Learn to spot looseness, resonances, eccentricity, and cocked bearings before they cause major damage.
• Analyze bearing faults by interpreting vibration spectra patterns. You'll identify specific defects like outer race flaws by their unique frequency signatures, helping you catch failures before they happen.
• Identify common machinery problems through vibration patterns. Detect gear tooth damage, motor imbalance, pump cavitation, and fan issues by recognizing their unique vibration signatures. These diagnostic skills help catch failures before they happen.
• Master essential validation techniques including impact testing, phase tests, balancing procedures, and precision shaft alignment. These specialized tests help identify mechanical issues before they cause costly failures.
• Master the essentials of condition monitoring programs: establish equipment baselines, set effective alarm limits, plan efficient routes, create clear reports, and conduct thorough acceptance testing. These practical steps will help you catch equipment issues before they become costly failures.
• Earn your ISO 18436-2 Category II certification through three clear steps: complete an approved course, pass the 100-question exam with at least 70%, and document approximately 18 months of hands-on experience in the field. This practical pathway ensures you're fully qualified.