International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)

Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I)

Credential: Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I)
Credentialing Agency: International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The ICML Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) is an entry-level certification. MLA I certification is for in-plant technicians responsible for the daily activities associated with lubrication tasks. MLA I applicants conduct basic lubricant analysis for machine condition monitoring. Applicants must have knowledge in the areas of lubricant delivery, storage and dispensation, managing delivery of machinery re-lubrication and/or inspection, and of how to properly change and/or top the oil in mechanical equipment found in common industrial sites. Applicants must also be able to use simple techniques to select lubricants with the proper base oil and additive system for machinery commonly found in industrial settings. MLA I applicants should have an understanding of oil changes, greasing bearings, lubricant receiving and proper storage and care of lubricants; dispensing devices and basic oil sampling, contamination control and problem detection.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 1 year
  • Education
  • Training: 24 hours
  • 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

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)

1943 W. Concord Circle
Broken Arrow, OK  74012

Phone: (918) 742-2950

Fax: (918) 259-0177
Email: info@lubecouncil.org

Show All / Hide All

Candidates must have at least 12 months experience in the field of lubricant-analysis-based machinery condition monitoring.

Candidate must have received 24 hours of documented formal training as outlined in the Body of Knowledge of the MLA I.

Written Exam

  • Maintenance Strategies (10%)
    • Why machines fail
    • The impact of poor maintenance on company profits
    • The role of effective lubrication in failure avoidance
    • Lube routes and scheduling
    • Oil analysis and technologies to assure lubrication effectiveness
    • Equipment tagging and identification
  • Lubrication Theory/Fundamentals (18%)
    • Fundamentals of tribology
    • Functions of a lubricant
    • Hydrodynamic lubrication (sliding friction)
    • Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (rolling friction)
    • Mixed-film lubrication
    • Base-oils
    • Additives and their functions
    • Oil lubricant physical, chemical and performance properties and classifications
    • Grease lubrication
  • Lubricant Selection (10%)
    • Viscosity selection
    • Base-oil type selection
    • Additive system selection
    • Machine specific lubricant requirements
    • Application and environment related adjustments
  • Lubricant Application (10%)
    • Basic calculations for determining required lubricant volume
    • Basic calculations to determine re-lube and change frequencies
    • When to select oil; when to select grease
    • Effective use of manual delivery techniques
    • Automatic delivery systems
  • Lube Storage and Management (10%)
    • Lubricant receiving procedures
    • Proper storage and inventory management
    • Lube storage containers
    • Proper storage of grease-guns and other lube application devices
    • Maintenance of automatic grease systems
    • Health and safety assurance
  • Lube Condition Control (10%)
    • Filtration and separation technologies
    • Filter rating
    • Filtration system design and filter selection
  • Oil Sampling (10%)
    • Objectives for lube oil sampling
    • Sampling methods
    • Managing interference
  • Lubricant Health Monitoring (10%)
    • Lubricant failure mechanisms
    • Testing for wrong or mixed lubricants
    • Fluid properties test methods and measurement units - applications and limitations
  • Wear Debris Monitoring and Analysis (4%)
    • Common machine wear mechanisms

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) credential has the following recertification information:

To recertify by points, individuals must accumulate 15 recertification points over the three-year period and submit a completed application to ICML. Points may be claimed with the following activities:
  • Training
  • Employment
  • Article Publication
  • Conference Attendance

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

See your installation Education Service Officer for credential exam information and coordinating instructions.

COOL Summary

Click to go to the COOL Summary page for this MOC.

COOL Summary

Click to go to the COOL Summary page for this MOC.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

Click for more information.

Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

The Skill Level reflects the level, based on MOS training and/or experience, the Soldier should be the most prepared to successfully earn the credential. See the Table Legend for details about each level.

Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

Click for more information.

Navy Bucks

Credential voucher or reimbursement for credential exam, re-certification, or maintenance fee has been approved for payment through the Navy's Credential Program Office. To get a voucher request form, click 'Complete Voucher and Apply' at the top of any page.

CG Bucks

Coming Soon - Coast Guard policy regarding service member eligibility requirements to participate in the Voluntary Credentialing Program is under review with a projected release date of first quarter FY20.

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

Click for more information.

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here for more information.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

Click here for more information.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

Click here for more information.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

Click here for more information.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

Click here for more information.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Click here for more information.

Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

Army e-learning

State-of-the art Computer Based Training available for free to the Army Workforce. Click for more information.

Click here for more information.

NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for External link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Automotive Specialty Technicians
Click here for External link to: My Next Move salary info for Automotive Specialty Technicians
Click here for External link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Click here for External link to: My Next Move salary info for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Click here for External link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Click here for External link to: My Next Move salary info for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
This is an official U.S. Navy website
Updated: October 16, 2019
Top