Machinery Lubrication Level I Training
MLT/MLA Level 1 Certification Prep Class
MLT I Training Course
$1695
Per Student
Why AMRRI Training?
More training (32 hours over 4 days)
More practice exam questions (500)
More flash cards (550+)
Comprehensive course manual
1 year recorded online training access
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
4-Day Training Course
About the Course
Machinery Lubrication Level I is an introductory course that lays the groundwork for lubrication best practices. It teaches students how to efficiently choose, store, filter, and apply lubricants and offers insights into oil analysis and sampling practices. This course is tailored for those seeking MLT I or MLA I certifications.
PASS+ Exam Prep
Prepare for the exam on your phone, tablet, or computer!
You get one-year access to our PASS+ exam prep portal with your paid registration. PASS+ includes:
- 500 Level I Digital Practice Exam Questions
- 550+ Level I Digital Flash Cards
MLT/MLA Level I Training Dates
Machinery Lubrication Level I – Dallas, TX
Machinery Lubrication Level I – Nashville, TN
Machinery Lubrication Level I – Pewaukee, WI
COURSE AGENDA
Click Here to View Course Agenda for MLT/MLA Level 1
Program hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Precision Lubrication and Machine Management Strategies
- Past, Current, and Future Maintenance Strategies
- Machine Lubrication Practices for Each Strategy
- The Concept of Precision Lubrication
- The Role of Lubrication in Machine Reliability
Applied Tribology: The Science of Precision Lubrication
- Friction, Motion, Lubrication, and Wear
- Surface Interaction Modes – Sliding and Rolling
- Surface Damage: Abrasive, Adhesive, Cavitation, Corrosion
- Lubricants, Lubricant Films, and Surface Protection
- The Stribeck Curve – Phase Changes
Lubricant Construction
- Lubricant Categories
- Base Oils
- Additives
- Thickeners
Performance Properties
- Oil Performance Criteria
- Grease Performance Criteria
- Loss of Additive Performance
Lubricant Selection Practices
- Element and Journal Bearings
- Gearing and Gear Drives
- Hydraulics
- Wire Ropes and Chains
- Gas and Diesel Engines
Lubricant Application – Grease
- Dispensing Tools
- Dispensing Metrics – Frequency and Volume
- Grease Application Automation
- Practice for Maintaining Automatic Systems
- Route Construction, Scheduling, and Management
Lubrication Application – Oil
- Oil Dispensing Tools
Lubricant Condition and Contamination Control
- Sump Management: The Heart of Precision Lubrication
- Types of Contaminants
- Contaminant Exclusion
- Contaminant Removal
Lubricant Storage and Handling
- Lubricant Consolidation
- Bulk and Packaged Product Receipt and Storage
- In Plant Handling Management
- Lubricant Handling Tools
Introduction to Oil Analysis
- Lubricant Sampling Tools and Methods
- Lubricant Properties Analysis
- Solid Contaminant Analysis
- Test Slate, Alarms and Limits Development
Preparation for MLT I or MLA I Certification
Participating in this training can significantly enhance your preparations for the MLT I or MLA I certification test. All prospective certification candidates must register ahead of time with the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) to sit the examination. The ICML conducts certification tests online and after all public AMRRI training courses.
If you want to take the certification exam, please schedule with ICML here: Register for your ICML exam online, or call the ICML at 918-259-2950. The price for certification is $275 and is paid directly to the ICML.
Not sure which certification to register for? If your work role requires you to manage or work with oil analysis data, consider taking the MLA I exam. To further acquaint yourself with each certification, please review them here:
Course Formats
Public Training
Attend an In-person Event
Private On-site Courses
Bring Us to Your Facility or Other Venue
Recorded Online Courses
Learn at Your Own Pace
Course Instructors
Mike Johnson
President and Principal Consultant
Bill Fuller
Senior Lubrication Engineer
