ISO/TC 108/SC 5/WG 7 - Training and accreditation in the field of condition monitoring and diagnostics

This document specifies the requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics using acoustic emission. A certificate or declaration of conformity to this document will provide recognition of the qualifications and competence of individuals to perform acoustic emission measurements and analysis for machinery condition monitoring using acoustic emission equipment. This procedure may not apply to specialized equipment or other specific situations. This document specifies a three-category classification programme that is based on the technical areas delineated herein.

This document specifies sector specific requirements for organizations ("certification body") operating conformity assessment systems for personnel who perform machinery system condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action. Procedures for the certification of condition monitoring and diagnostic personnel are specified. NOTE These requirements are in addition to those of ISO/IEC 17000 and ISO/IEC 17024.

ISO 18436-2:2014 specifies requirements for the training, relevant experience, and examination of personnel performing condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines using vibration analysis (VA). A certificate or declaration of conformity to the requirements of ISO 18436-2:2014 in accordance with ISO 18436-1, provides recognition and evidence that individuals are able to perform vibration measurements and analysis for machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics using a range of vibration measurement equipment. ISO 18436-2:2014 specifies a four-category classification programme that is based on the technical areas delineated herein.

ISO 18436-3:2012 defines the requirements for bodies operating training programmes for personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action. Procedures for training of condition monitoring and diagnostics personnel are specified.

ISO 18436-1:2012 specifies requirements for persons and organizations ("assessment body") operating conformity assessment systems for personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action. Procedures for the conformity assessment of condition monitoring and diagnostic personnel are specified.

ISO 18436-3:2008 defines the requirements for bodies operating training programmes for personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action. Procedures for training of condition monitoring and diagnostic personnel are specified.

ISO 18436-1:2004 defines the requirements for bodies operating certification systems for personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action. Procedures for the certification of condition monitoring and diagnostic personnel are specified.

ISO 18436-2:2003 specifies the general requirements for vibration analysis personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines. Certification to this standard will provide recognition of the qualifications and competence of individuals to perform machinery vibration measurements and analysis using portable and permanently installed sensors and equipment. ISO 18436-2:2003 covers a four-category certification programme that is based on the technical areas discussed herein.