Vibration Prerequisites

The CMVA conforms to the International Standard ISO 18436- 2:2014 Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines – Requirements for qualification and assessment of Personnel, Part 2: Vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics in the administration of our vibration certification scheme.

1.1.        Training Requirement

This Standard states, in Section 5.3.1: “To be eligible to apply for assessment [examination], candidates shall provide documentary evidence of successful completion of formal training based on Annex A of the Standard, “Training course requirements”.

1.2.        Experience Requirement

This Standard states, in Section 5.4: “To be eligible for assessment [examination], candidates shall provide evidence to the CMVA assessment body of experience in the field of machinery vibration condition monitoring and – diagnostics.”

1.3.        Secrecy of Exam Content

It is understood and attested thereof by the signature of the applicant, that he/she will maintain the integrity of the exam content and not reveal any such information to anyone.

2. Prerequisites

This Standard states, in Section 5.4, “Certification of a person as Category III and Category IV requires previous certification at the lower category.” Due to the minimum number of training hours required by the Standard (listed below), many candidates will be required to certify at the Category I level prior to taking the Category II exam. This requirement may be waived if the candidate meets the criteria listed below under 4. Direct Entry to Category II.

3. Required Training and Experience

Listed below are the minimum hours of formal training required in vibration analysis and the minimum months of experience required in the field of machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics in order to qualify to sit for (take) an examination. To be eligible for the certification examination candidates shall have successfully completed formal training (provided by a training body that conforms to the requirements of ISO 18436-3), which has been based on the Body of Knowledge for each category.

4. Direct Entry to Category II

A candidate may skip the CMVA Category I examination and certification requirement for Category I. Candidates must still meet the requirements for Category II (68 hours of training and a minimum of 18 months experience).