Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV
Credential: Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV
Credentialing Agency: Vibration Institute
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Vibration Institute, Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV is an advanced level credential for professionals who specialize in machine and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering. Category IV Certified Vibration Analysts direct condition monitoring programs, perform major diagnostic efforts, and perform and recommend corrective actions and design modifications. These are Individuals who understand the theory of mechanical vibrations, advanced vibration analysis techniques and signal analysis. Applicants for the Category IV Certified Vibration Analyst must hold certification at the category III level, meet education, 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 IV
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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| 0871 Naval Architecture |  Other |
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| 5301 Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance | Some |
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| 5350 Production Machinery Mechanic | Some |
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| 5352 Industrial Equipment Mechanic | Some |
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| 6912 Materials Examining and Identifying | Other |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Vibration Analyst - Category III
- Experience: 60 months
- Education: Associates
- 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
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to hold the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III.
Education REQUIREMENTS
Completion of two or more years of study in mechanical technology or mechanical engineering is recommended for Category III and Category IV. Applicants for Category III and Category IV are expected to be able to manipulate simple algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator, and be computer literate.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to provide evidence of a minimum of 60 months of experience in the field of machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics and electrical and mechanical technologies.
Training REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV 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 64 hours.
Details about required training can be found in the Vibration Analyst Certification Handbook.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV examination:
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Best Sources
- Certification Program Handbook for Vibration Analyst Categories I-IV
- Renewal of Vibration Analyst Certification Application Form
- Vibration Analyst Helpful Equations
- Vibration Institute Analyst Classifications Body of Knowledge
- Vibration Institute Candidate Handbook
- Vibration Institute Code of Ethics
- Books and Reports
- General References
- Related Courses
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV
Renewal Period: 5 years
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