CAT I Ultrasound Analysis (UCAT-I)

The CAT I Ultrasound Analysis Certification Training is an opportunity to work with and learn from some of the world’s most experienced ultrasound trainers and inspectors.

The course is an essential mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to basic sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program.

In accordance with ISO 18436-8 standard there is a mixture of classroom training and practical exercises with an optional 2-hour Certification exam.

Are you ready to get started in ultrasound analysis and condition monitoring? You will enjoy this ultrasound analysis training course!

You will come away with a solid understanding of why we monitor the condition of rotating machinery (and other critical assets), the importance of improved reliability, and how the ultrasound can be successfully measured and analysed to provide an early warning of a wide range of fault conditions. You won’t come away as an expert; that’s what our more advanced courses are for. But you will know enough to make a valuable contribution to an existing program; be in a position to start a new program; determine if you should implement a program at your site; or better understand the program that exists in your plant.

Aim

You will come away from the course with a solid understanding of:

1. Understanding the principles of ultrasound as applied to predictive maintenance.
2. Gaining knowledge on generic ultrasound equipment such as airborne and structure-borne sensors and their functions
3. Explore data acquisition and storage options
4. Analysing and trending data, using time signal analysis and setting up statistical decibel alarms
5. In depth study of ultrasound applications; leak detection, bearing lubrication and monitoring, steam trap and valve inspection, electrical systems analysis, hydraulic inspections and more.
6. Assess equipment to determine severity priorities.
7. Recommendations on implementing an ultrasound analysis program at your facility

Conditions and Requirements

Candidates must provide evidence of a minimum of 6 months’ practical work experience in the field of ultrasound analysis condition monitoring and diagnostics.

Candidates must also provide evidence of passing a hearing test conducted by a licensed professional, which attest that the individual is capable of hearing, a standard pure tone audiometry with results of an average of 25 dB hearing level or lower

Candidates must complete the training course, experience and hearing test requirements, and passed the certification exam with a score of 70% or more to be certified for CAT I Ultrasound Analysis Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics by MIBoC *

* Certification Exam is provided by Mobius Institute Board of Certification (MIBoC) which is ISO/IEC 17024 accredited in accordance with ISO 18436-8

Remarks

• The course and exam will be delivered in English.
• Maximum attendees for this event, 8.
• In-house training is also possible for a class size of minimum 6 attendees.
• Registration of candidates requires processing by Mobius, so you are requested to confirm your booking.

Who should attend?

If you have been performing ultrasound analysis for less than one year, or if you have been collecting ultrasound readings and leaving the analysis to another person, then this course is for you. The CAT I Ultrasound Analysis course is also designed for reliability engineers, PdM program managers, and other maintenance staff who would like to understand condition monitoring with a focus on vibration analysis, and take the ISO or ASNT exam.

What is unique about this course?

RMS makes it unique. We use 3D animations, Flash simulations, and numerous software simulators that completely demystify vibration analysis. While ultrasound analysis training courses have traditionally been very theoretical, difficult to understand, (and boring), you will be captivated by the Mobius Training methods, and you will enjoy our practical approach. You will take away skills that you can immediately apply to your job, and you will truly understand what you are doing. When senior ultrasound analysts attend our classes they often say “if only I could have learned this way when I got started” – well, now you can!

Additional benefits unique to RMS / Mobius Institute courses

Classroom activities

• Sitting and watching an instructor can be boring… When the instructor is using modern slides, 3D animations, and incredible simulators, there is no way that you will be bored, however there is nothing like hands-on participation.

Hands-on participation accelerates learning and enjoyment (depends on venue)

• In the Mobius Institute courses you can use the simulators, and you can collect readings and study real vibration patterns. There is no doubt that the simulators make it easier to understand the topics we cover – but when you can use them yourself, the learning is further accelerated.

Workbooks provide feedback – do you really understand?

• We also provide quiz questions that help you check if you really did understand the topics, and that you will be able to make the right decisions in the field (and in the exam). Every morning we have a lively discussion as we go through the questions.

Take away more than just knowledge

• We don’t just deliver an excellent course. We provide you with resources that you can use before, during and after the course.

Get started before the course even starts

• Before you even start the course you can visit our Learning Zone Web site to take the self-paced lessons (and read through the manual). These lessons will help prepare you for the course – you will learn so much more if you go into the course with this knowledge.

Excellent materials that you will treasure forever

• During the course you receive a bearing analysis chart, an ultrasound reference guide, (a very handy booklet); a mouse pad that is covered with classic spectra representing common fault conditions; access to quiz styled questions and answers, and our Ultrasound Analysis CAT I manual. This new manual is easy to read, is filled with illustrations, follows the course slides exactly, contains an excellent “Equipment Knowledge” appendix, and can be used as a reference in the future.

Don’t stop learning just because the course ends

• For six months after the course (or longer for a small fee), you can continue to access the self-paced material on the Web site. If you forget something that you were taught, or you just want a refresher, then just jump on to the site and go through the fully narrated lessons.