Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
Credential: Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
Credentialing Agency: Vibration Institute
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Vibration Institute, Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I is an entry-level credential for professionals who specialize in machine and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering. Vibration Analysts certified at the first level perform a range of single channel machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities. This activity may include acquiring data on predetermined routes, testing machinery for predefined procedures, and reading comparisons alert settings. Applicants for the Category I Certified Vibration Analyst certification must meet training and experience requirements and are also required to pass an exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0806 Materials Engineering |  Some |
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| 5301 Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance |  Most |
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| 5350 Production Machinery Mechanic | Most |
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| 5352 Industrial Equipment Mechanic | Some |
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| 5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic | Most |
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| 6912 Materials Examining and Identifying | Some |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 6 months
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- 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: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Vibration Institute
2625 Butterfield Road
Suite 128N
Oak Brook, Il 60523
Phone: (630) 654-2254
Fax: (630) 654-2271
Email: information@vi-institute.org
Education REQUIREMENTS
The Vibration Institute recommends that applicants have a secondary school education.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I must provide evidence of at least 6 months of experience in the field of machinery condition monitoring, diagnostics, and electrical and mechanical technologies.
Training REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I must provide evidence of meeting the Vibration Institute training criteria as follows:
- Provided by a training body that conforms to the requirements of ISO 18436-3
- Based on the Body of Knowledge for each category (these are vibration principles, data acquisition, signal processing, condition monitoring, fault analysis, corrective action, equipment knowledge, and acceptance testing)
- Included formal lectures, demonstrations, trainer-specified practical exercises, and/or distance controlled self-study
- Met or exceeded 30 hours.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I credential has the following other requirements:
- The Vibration Institute requires that applicants and those certified adhere to the Code of Ethics.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I examination:
- Best Sources
- Books and Reports
- General References
- Related Courses
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I
Renewal Period: 5 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I include:
- Applicants may skip the Vibration Institute Category I examination, certification, and formal training requirement for Category I only, and apply directly for Category II if applicants meet any one of the following criteria:
- Hold any 4-year degree from a college or university;
- Hold any 2-year technical degree from a college or university;
- Have 3 or more years of experience in vibration analysis; or,
- Hold an active vibration analyst recognition (certificate) at any Category from any reputable training organization.
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