CERTIFICATION | REFERENCE DOCUMENT | TESTING FORMAT | PASS GRADE | RENEWAL PERIOD | RENEWAL FEE REQUIRED? | ANNUAL FEE REQUIRED? |
ISO Compliant | 18436-2 | Closed Book | 70% | Valid for 5 Years | Yes | No |
TAC | 18436-2 | Closed Book | 70% | Does Not Expire | No | No |
If You Attend This Seminar | ISO *meeting minimum requirements | TAC |
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Entry | ISO Category I | TA Entry |
Analysis I | ISO Category II | TA Analyst I |
Analysis II | ISO Category III if you have Category II | TA Analyst II |
Analysis III | None | TA Analyst III |
Advanced | ISO Category IV if you have Category III | TA Analyst IV |
Today, most organizations consider vibration certification to be very important. Certification gives management a solid feel for evaluating the proficiency of their Vibration Analysts while allowing the individuals to receive recognition for the expertise achieved as their experience grows. Many employers include certification in job descriptions and make it a requirement for new employees. Certification can also have a positive impact on reducing company insurance premiums covering critical rotating machinery assets.
Technical Associates Board of Certification has now certified over 15,000 persons from 60 different countries over the past 29 years since 1989. Our certification has worldwide recognition and is transferable from one company to another and across international borders. The content of both the seminar texts and written examinations provides real-world problem scenarios which closely simulate those faced by the analysts on a daily basis.
Classification | T.A. Seminar | Prerequisite | Experience* | Training Hours** |
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Category I | Entry | None | 6 months | 30 hours |
Category II | Analysis I | None | 18 months | 38 hours over Category I |
Category III | Analysis II | Category II | 36 months | 38 hours over Category II |
Category IV | Analysis III & Advanced |
Category III | 60 months | 64 hours over Category III |
*Required cumulative experience per ISO 18436-2
**The total number of hours can be a combination of formal training, demonstrations, trainer-specified practical exercises and controlled self-study. Training hours for attending an ISO compliant vibration analysis seminar prior to the exam date may be included.
TRAINING IS PARTIAL PREPARATION FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION. CERTIFICATION EXAM IS “OPTIONAL” AND WILL BE OFFERED ON FRIDAY MORNING. CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND BE APPROVED.
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