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Xpert™ Machinery Lubrication Technician I (MLT I) & Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I)
Overview & Benefits
The Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I) and Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) certifications are designed for professionals involved in equipment lubrication, maintenance, and condition monitoring. These certifications validate foundational knowledge of lubrication practices and their direct impact on equipment reliability.
This training course, provided by Lubrication Engineers, helps participants build a strong understanding of lubrication fundamentals while preparing for the MLT I and/or MLA I certification exams. It focuses on improving everyday lubrication practices, including proper lubricant selection, application methods, contamination control, and oil analysis.
Participants learn how effective lubrication practices influence machine health and why lubrication activities should move from basic, reactive tasks to more structured and proactive processes. This shift helps reduce variability, minimize equipment failures, and improve overall maintenance efficiency.
By strengthening the knowledge and consistency of your team, this training supports better control over lubrication programs, reduced downtime, and improved asset performance across a wide range of industrial equipment.
Course Details
Location:
Schedule:
8 AM – 5 PM | Days: 1-3, with optional online ICML exam next day or after.
Cost:
$1495 for 3-day seminar.
Optional ICML exam(s) after class is not included in this class fee.
Register & Check for Dates:
MLA I courses are carried out in accordance with the ISO 18436-4 standard.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Lubrication
- Friction & Wear Modes
- Lubricant Regimes
- Lubrication Composition
- Key Lubricant properties
- Vegetable Lubricants
- Food Grade Lubricants
- Synthetic Lubricants
- Grease
- Solid Lubricants
Lubrication of Key Equipment Components
- Bearings
- Gearboxes
- Mobile Equipment
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Hydraulics
- Compressors and Turbines
- Centrifugal Pumps
Oil Analysis for Enhanced Equipment Reliability
- Maintenance Strategies
- Sampling Techniques
- Oil Condition Tests
- Wear Debris Evaluation
- Selection of Optimal Program Based on Equipment Type
- Report Interpretation
Contamination Control & Storage and Handling
- Particulate Contamination
- Water Contamination
- Best Practices for Storage & Handling
Lubricant Programs & Application of Lubricants
- Fight Rights of Lubrication
- Best Practices in a World Class Lubrication Program
- Developing a Lubricant Conservation Program
- Lubricant Delivery System
Who Should Attend?
- Equipment operators
- Lubrication technicians & engineers
- Maintenance managers & supervisors
- Reliability engineers
- Operations managers
- Manufacturing and industrial engineers
Expert Instructor
LE partners with third party instructors who are knowledgeable, experienced and active in the industry, ensuring that you will receive an unbiased course focused on education and training.
Test Preperation
This course includes pre- and post-class practice exams designed to reflect the format and length of ICML certification tests. Quizzes are also provided throughout the training to help reinforce key concepts and evaluate understanding.
Optional STLE Exam Registeration
This Lubrication Engineers-hosted course provides the required training hours for participants who meet ICML eligibility requirements to sit for the MLT I and/or MLA I certification exams.
For MLT I certification, ICML requires either post-secondary education or relevant hands-on experience in fields such as machine lubrication, engineering, mechanical maintenance, or maintenance trades.
For MLA I certification, candidates must have a minimum of 12 months of experience in lubricant analysis and machinery condition monitoring, based on approximately 16 hours per month.
Qualified participants must register directly with ICML prior to testing. For more information, call (918) 259-2950 or visit www.icmlonline.com/exams. The current exam fee is $275 and must be paid directly to ICML.
Private Group Training Details
Private group training can be scheduled as a three-day seminar, delivered either online or at your location, with an optional certification exam available on the fourth day. A minimum of 10 participants is typically required for private sessions.
This option allows the training to be coordinated around your team’s schedule and specific needs. Use the link below to request training or check availability.
Schedule OMA I Training
MLT I / MLA I training is primarily delivered through scheduled online sessions, with private group training available either online or at your location.
Use the link below to request training or check availability. A member of our team will follow up to help coordinate the details and answer any questions.