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  • Expert-Led Learning

Access cutting-edge, customizable training modules tailored to your role or goals.
Earn certifications to showcase your expertise and career growth.

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CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION

The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) certifications are globally recognised credentials that validate expertise in machinery lubrication and oil analysis. These certifications are designed to enhance reliability, efficiency, and performance in industrial and machinery environments. Each certification is tailored to different roles and levels of expertise, ensuring professionals are equipped with the skills needed to implement best practices in lubrication management and analysis.

Machine Lubrication Technician I

Hands-on certification focused on practical techniques for applying lubrication, managing contamination, and improving system performance.

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Machine Lubrication Analyst II

Advanced certification covering in-depth diagnostic techniques, failure analysis, and comprehensive lubrication program management.

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Machine Lubrication Analyst I

Entry-level certification for professionals responsible for lubrication analysis, focusing on basic principles and practices of oil analysis and contamination control. focusing on basics

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Machinery Inspection & Verification of Lube Programs

Specialised certification aimed at equipping lubrication professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle varnish-related challenges in industrial systems.

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COURSES

PATHWAYS TO KNOWLEDGE

Entry Level

Modules that establish foundational knowledge and understanding of lubrication, tribology, and related concepts.


Fundamentals 1:
Tribology & Lubrication Regimes
Fundamentals 1A:
Frameworks for Understanding Lubrication
Fundamentals 1B: 
Maintenance Strategies
Base Oils 1:
Fundamentals
Additives 1:
Fundamentals
Degradation 1:
Fundamentals
Contamination Control 1A:
Storage & Handling
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Mid Level

Modules that focus on practical implementation, methods, and processes for lubrication and contamination control.


Fundamentals 3:
Lubricant Application Methods
Bearings 1:
Bearing Lubrication
Bearings 3B:
Crankcase Bearing Lubrication
Contamination Control 2:
Particles
Contamination Control 2A:
Particle Measurement
Contamination Control 2B:
Particle Removal
Contamination Control 3:
Water
Contamination Control 3A:
Effects of Water
Contamination Control 3B:
Water Removal
Contamination Control 4:
Air, Foam & Other Gases
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Advanced Level

Modules that delve deeper into specific types of lubricants, advanced degradation concepts, and specialized oil characteristics.


Base Oils 2:
Mineral Oils
Base Oils 3:
Synthetic Oils
Base Oils 4:
Specialties
Additives 2:
Bulk Oil Additives
Additives 3:
Surfactants
Degradation 2:
Oxidation
Degradation 2A:
Oxidation Measurement
Degradation 3:
Thermal Degradation
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WEARCHECK TRAINING

WearCheck’s training courses are built with the wise words of the Greek philosopher Socrates in mind – education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. The end result is maintenance crew that are inspired to constantly improve maintenance operations, thereby enhancing a customer’s return on investment into condition monitoring.

WearCheck’s customer training courses include oil analysis courses and condition monitoring training for maintenance practitioners operating at various levels within an organisation.

All the public courses listed in the WearCheck training schedule can be presented at the customer’s site of preference in South Africa or abroad. Courses are also offered online. We have the pleasure of offering customised training content to suit your requirements, your dates and your location.

Customised training on offer includes sampling of lubricating and transformer oils, lubricant storage and handling, introduction to oils and concise oil analysis for workshop technicians.

Whether you’re just starting your career or advancing to an expert level, ICML certifications provide a structured pathway to develop and demonstrate your proficiency in machinery lubrication and maintenance.