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Machine Lubricant Analyst Level III (MLA III Prep)

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Machine Lubricant Analyst Level III (MLA III Prep)

Master expert-level oil analysis and program management — aligned with ISO 18436-4 and ICML MLA III certification for reliability professionals.

Duration·4 Days Location·On-Site Participants·10-15

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Overview

What this course is about

This advanced four-day course brings expert-level lubricant analysis concepts to reliability professionals responsible for managing in-plant oil analysis functions. Aligned with ISO 18436-4 standards and the MLA III body of knowledge, the course provides comprehensive coverage of sampling, analysis, reporting, contamination control, and oil analysis program development. It prepares participants for the ICML MLA III certification exam.

Key Topics Covered

Lubricant Roles & Functions
Base oils, additives, synthetics, lubrication regimes

Oil Analysis Maintenance Strategies
Reliability-centered & condition-based maintenance

Lubricant Selection, Application & Storage
Selection practices, application methods, storage management

Oil Sampling & Lubricant Health Monitoring
Sampling methods, failure mechanisms, fluid property testing

Contamination Measurement & Control
Particles, moisture, glycol, soot, fuel dilution, air in oil

Wear Debris Monitoring & Analysis
Wear mechanisms, abnormal wear detection, debris analysis

Program Development
Analysis program design, reporting, and continuous improvement

Why This Training Matters

Develops expert-level oil analysis and program management skills

Prepares participants for MLA III certification

Aligned with ISO 18436-4 standards

Strong emphasis on program development and continuous improvement

Format

Public Training — attend an in-person event

Private On-Site — delivered at your facility

Recorded Online — self-paced access for 1 year

Who Should Attend

Condition Monitoring Specialists
ICML MLA II certificate holders pursuing MLA III
Lubrication Engineers & Reliability Engineers
Oil Analysis Technicians & Program Managers

Typical Daily Outline

What 4 days looks like on the floor

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Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Lubricant Fundamentals & Maintenance Strategies

Lubricant roles, functions, lubrication regimes

Base oil types, additives, synthetic lubricants

Reliability-centered maintenance fundamentals

Condition-based maintenance fundamentals

The role of oil analysis in maintenance strategy

Lubricant selection principles and practices

Lubricant application methods

Sampling, Health Monitoring & Condition Control

Oil sampling objectives and methods

Equipment-specific sampling techniques

Managing interference in sampling

Sampling process management

Lubricant failure mechanisms

Testing for wrong or mixed lubricants

Fluid properties test methods and measurement units

Lubricant storage and handling management

Contamination Control & Wear Debris Analysis

Particle contamination measurement & control

Moisture contamination detection and removal

Glycol coolant and soot contamination

Fuel dilution and air contamination

Contamination control strategies

Common wear mechanisms

Detecting abnormal wear patterns

Wear debris monitoring and analysis methods

Program Development & Certification Preparation

Oil analysis program design and structure

Reporting methods and data management

Continuous improvement strategies

Integrating oil analysis with reliability programs

Lube condition control and reconditioning

Case studies and applied exercises

Learning Objectives & Expected Capabilities

Upon successful completion, participants will be capable of:

• Evaluating lubricant health through fluid property testing
• Identifying wrong, mixed, or degraded lubricants
• Applying advanced sampling methods matched to equipment

• Measuring and controlling particle, moisture, fuel, soot, and air contamination
• Recognizing wear mechanisms and abnormal wear patterns
• Evaluating wear debris to support maintenance decisions

• Designing and managing an in-plant oil analysis program
• Developing reporting structures and continuous improvement processes
• Integrating oil analysis into broader reliability and maintenance strategies

Learning Path