Annual Technical Conference Training Course Offerings

 

There are three training courses being offered the two days preceding the CMVA Annual Technical Conference. The dates of training onsite in Niagara are October 24^th and 25^th.

• Category II Vibration Specialist training course with option to take CMVA certification exam
• Alignment Specialist Level I training course with option to take CMVA certification exam
• Introduction to Reliability Technologies course

You will need to obtain your own hotel, flights and registration. There will be blocked rooms at preferred rates available until October 3^rd.

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Category II Vibration Specialist training course with option to take CMVA certification exam

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO THIS COURSE: OCTOBER 3

This course is ISO 18436-2 compliant and will be ending with the opportunity to take CMVA certification exam. The certification exam is sold separately.

Instructor: Roy Zarieh, Vibelube

Price per person: $ 2400, price includes CMVA Vibration Specialist Cat II certification exam (value $350)

Maximum number of seats: 12

Course duration: 38 hours

Certification exam : 3 hours, $350. Must be purchased separately from the CMVA store.

Course format: Hybrid with 4-day live online class and 2-day in-person class at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls (ON) on Oct. 24-25, before the Conference

Schedule: October 18 to 21, from 10 am to 5pm EST (online) and October 24 & 25 from 8 am to 5 pm EST (live class)

What’s included:

All attendees in this course will receive:

• • Course PowerPoint
  • Practice questions (with answers)
  • Useful Charts, Guidelines, Apps
  • Certificate of Training Completion

To register and pay

The training includes 5 practical workshops on:

• • Data Base Creation and parameter sets.
  • Vibration Data Collection and fundamental frequency detection
  • Vibration Analysis on collected data to identify faults and warrant corrective actions
  • Natural Frequency Testing (Bump Test)
  • Dynamic Balancing

Equipment and instruments for the training are:

• Test stand – Machine Simulator
• All types of Transducers and Triggers
• Advanced 4-Channel Vibration Data Collector-Analyzer

The training is recommended for (but not restricted to):

• • Maintenance Leads
  • Millwrights
  • Mechanics
  • Electricians
  • CM / PdM Technicians
  • Refrigeration / HVAC Technicians
  • Engineers
  • Reliability Specialists

Course and certification goals:

Personnel classified to category II are able to perform industrial machinery vibration measurements and basic VA using single-channel measurements, with or without phase trigger signals, according to established and recognized procedures. They require all the knowledge, experience and skills expected of category I, and in addition they shall at least:

• • Be able to define the measurement activities to be undertaken by a category I individual in the course of routine data collection;
  • Be aware of and capable of using the basic principles of signal analysis and, as such can define acquisition and analysis settings to collect data appropriate to the machine(s) monitored;
  • Be able to perform basic (single-channel) impact tests to determine natural frequencies;
  • Be able to interpret and evaluate test results from routine analysis and acceptance tests in accordance with specifications and standards;
  • Be able to diagnose common fault indications and recommend basic corrective actions commensurate with their area of machinery experience including carrying out single-plane balancing of rigid rotors with or without phase;
  • Be able to provide technical guidance to and instruct category I personnel.

Know your instructor:
Iraj (Roy) ZARIEH is an expert instructor and approved trainer in machinery vibration analysis. He has conducted tens of certification training courses with successful track of record. Roy is certified level III vibration analyst by CMVA & Vibration Institute with engineering degree and has work continuously in field as vibration analyst and reliability specialist since 2006. He runs his own service company ‘VibeLube” and is CMVA’s Ontario Chapter President as volunteer.

 

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Alignment Specialist Level I training course with option to take CMVA certification exam

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO THIS COURSE: OCTOBER 20

This two-day course will certify alignment specialists to level I to ANSI-ASA_S2.75. Level II certification will be available later to certified level one alignment specialists. The certification exam is sold separately.

Instructor: John Lambert, BENCHMARK PDM

Price per person: $ 1300 ATC special ($ 1700 regular)

Maximum number of seats: 15

Course duration: 14 hours

Certification exam: 2 hours, $350. Must be purchased separately from the CMVA store.

Course format: 2-day in-person class at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls (ON) on Oct. 24-25, before the Conference

Schedule: From 8 am to 5 pm EST (live class)

What’s included:

All attendees in this course will receive:

• Course notes
• Practice questions (with answers)
• Useful Charts, Guidelines, Apps
• Certificate of Training Completion

To register and pay 

Practical workshop:

• There is a hands-on element to this training

Equipment and instruments for the training are:

• Dial kits and laser alignment tools provided by instructor

Course and certification goals:

A certified level one alignment specialist will be able to perform shaft to shaft alignment using dial alignment method and a laser alignment tool on two rotating shafts coupled and un-coupled.

Skills and knowledge will include:

• • Alignment Principles, Tolerances, and Terminology as per Performance Objectives Appendix A of ANSI-ASA_S2.75 Standard.
  • Understand and know the four-stage process of the alignment of rotating shafts including Preparation, Inspection, Measurement, Analysis, Correction and Commissioning as per Performance Objectives Appendix-B ANSI-ASA_S2.75 Standard.
  • Understand and know Potential consequences of not following this standard include accelerated wear of machine components (bearings, couplings, and seals), shortened machine life, unscheduled outages, and hazards to personnel and the environment.
  • Understand and know how to remove machine stress from a machine in order to have the machine shaft in a neutral position.

Know your instructor:

John LAMBERT served his apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance in Liverpool, England. As a training instructor he implemented Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Quality Management (TQM) into engineering and maintenance departments. In 1994 he started his own business, Benchmark Maintenance Services Inc. specializing in rotating machinery installation, training, service and equipment sales, and has trained literally hundreds of tradesmen. He has conducted training at a diverse array of industries included, but not limited to: offshore oilrigs and paper mills, chemical plants, cement plants and gold mines. John sits on the Advisory Board for the Mechanical Apprenticeship program at Durham College. He is also one of the contributors and committee members with the WG15 group that produced the AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE ANSI/ASA S2.75-2017/Part 1. Shaft Alignment Methodology, Part 1: General Principles, Methods, Practices, And Tolerances.

 

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Introduction to Reliability Technologies course

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO THIS COURSE: OCTOBER 3

This two-day offering will give insight to five different reliability technologies being offered in industry today, and on how they work together.

Content and instructors:

1. 1. Vibration Analysis | Francky Ramaroson, SKF
   2. Lubricant Analysis | Behshad Sabah, Petro Canada
   3. Ultrasound Condition Monitoring  | Alan Rienstra, SDT Ultrasound Solutions
   4. Infrared Thermography | Allan Hines, Assure HFM
   5. Motion Amplification | Charles Gagné, STCD / RDI Technologies

Price per person: $ 950 for all 5 modules

Maximum number of seats: 20

Course duration: 16 hours

Exam : no exam is offered at the end of this course

Course format: 2-day in-person class at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls (ON) on Oct. 24-25, before the Conference

Schedule: From 8 am to 5 pm EST (live class)

To register and pay

Goals:

Introduction to Reliability Maintenance Technologies course is designed to explain various technologies, show their practical applications, and help you to determine if and when they are suitable for your maintenance program.