What is special about this Training?

• Overview of the field of oil and grease analysis for machine and system monitoring and quality control.
• From sampling to the assessment of laboratory results.
• Comprehensive presentation of the specialist area from technical application, lubricants and lubrication technology to monitoring and oil maintenance.
• Experienced, internationally recognised and certified speakers who are at home in the world of mechanical engineering, lubricants and lubricant analysis through daily practice.
• As a basic course for beginners, but also suitable for practitioners to update or deepen their knowledge.

Seminar goals

• fakultative MLA II Prüfung des ICML (1/2 Tag), Prüfungsgebühr 275 $
• Acquisition of a broad basic knowledge of lubricants and their use with a focus on technology – lubricant – environment
• Familiarisation with and application of professional oil and grease analysis methods for monitoring and maintaining systems and for quality control
• Tailor-made communication of the latest expert knowledge to the participants.
• Targeted exam preparation for the official “Certified Oil Analysis Specialist” exam (Machinery Lubrication Specialist – MLA) in accordance with ISO 18436-4
• Familiarisation and updating of knowledge about
  • Structure, selection and usage of lubricants
  • Procurement, storage and handling
  • Lubrication methods and lubrication devices
  • Application-orientated selection of methods and devices for oil monitoring
  • Principles of professional evaluation of analysis results
  • Practical oil cleanliness requirements and oil care
  • Introduction of effective lubricant programmes or fluid management

Target Group

• Skilled employees, managers and executives working in the field of service and maintenance
• Technical sales consultants from lubricant and filter manufacturers and their sales partners
• Technical purchasers for lubricants and operating fluids
• Specialists from the service and sales departments of machine and component manufacturers
• Appraisors and surveyors for damage analysis and machine malfunction
• Specialists and managers from oil maintenance, oil monitoring and other areas who want to expand or update their technical knowledge of oil analysis.

Direct certification possible

• Very good basis for internationally recognised certificate examinations such as “Oil Monitoring Analyst” (OMA, level I /STLE), “Machinery Lubrication Analyst” (MLA, levels I or II /ICML) and “Machinery Lubrication Technician” (MLT, level I).
• Targeted exam preparation for the “Machinery Lubrication Analyst” (MLA) or “Machinery Lubrication Technician” exam
• Possibility to take the official exam for “Machinery Lubrication Analyst” (MLA I or II) or “Machinery Lubrication Technician” (MLT I) in accordance with ISO 18436-4 or “Oil Monitoring Analyst” (OMA, Level I /STLE) directly afterwards online.

The certification test

Participation in the official MLA II examination is of course voluntary.

If you wish, you can take an online test under supervision directly after the seminar on the premises of the OilDoc Academy. The organisation and implementation takes place via the ICML examity platform.
Here you will find instructions for candidates for the online test with invigilation.

Please note: If you wish to take the exam, you must register for the exam directly with the ICML at least two weeks before the exam date.

MLA II – examination fee NOT included in the seminar price – actual price may vary.