Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)
Credential: Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)
Credentialing Agency: Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) is an entry-level certification. A Lubrication Specialist is an individual who is assigned to: Conduct, Evaluate and select the proper lubricants to use, and make recommendations to change lubricants. Assists in purchasing lubricants by identifying which companies and products can be used interchangeably in a cost-effective manner. Conducts lube surveys; specifies lubricants and procedures to those buying or installing new equipment, along with a variety of additional skills and knowledge's. Applicants taking the exam must attest to three years minimum experience in the field of lubrication and pass a written examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 3 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
840 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068-2376
Phone: (847) 825-5536
Fax: (847) 825-1456
Email: information@stle.org
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants taking the exam must attest to three years minimum experience in the field of lubrication.
Written Exam
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Fluid Conditioning
- Storage, Handling and Application of Lubricants
- Monitoring and Reducing Consumption of Lubricants
- Gears
- Bearings
- Seals
- Fluid Power
- Lubricant Manufacturing
- Pneumatics
- Transportation Lubricants
- Metalworking
- Solvents and Cleaners
- Problem Solving
- Lubricant Analysis
- Lubrication Program
Exam Preparation Resources
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RECERTIFICATION
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)
Renewal Period: 3 years