Course Description
This track provides a comprehensive foundation in machinery lubrication, covering the core knowledge areas required for ICML’s GLC certification exam. Sessions progress from lubrication theory, including lubrication regimes, lubricant functions, and key lubricant properties, through maintenance protocols and condition-based monitoring practices. Participants will learn how to select the right lubricant type for a given application, understand contamination control and major contaminant sources, and gain practical guidance on lubricant storage, transportation, and handling. The track concludes with a full review of GLC content to reinforce key concepts before the exam.
Led by experienced instructors from Noria Corporation and industry-leading organizations, this track combines technical instruction with real-world application, giving attendees the training hours and knowledge base needed to sit for the GLC exam with confidence.
This course is aligned with the International Council for Machinery Lubrication’s GLC Certification. Candidates have two (2) hours to complete the closed-book examination. A score of 70% is required to pass the examination and achieve certification. For questions, please contact ICML at (918) 259-2950 or visit them online at https://www.icmlonline.com.
What you’ll learn:
- Core lubrication theory and why proper lubrication matters to machine reliability
- Lubrication regimes, lubricant functions and key lubricant properties
- How to select the right lubricant type for a given application
- How contamination affects lubricant condition and machine life
- Major contaminant sources and the basics of contamination control
- Lubricant storage, transportation and handling best practices
- Maintenance protocols and condition-based monitoring practices
- Key GLC knowledge areas to reinforce before the exam
Who should attend:
- Maintenance and reliability professionals who need stronger lubrication fundamentals
- Operations, production and planning personnel who support asset reliability
- Lubricant storage, purchasing and materials personnel
- Sales, service and business development professionals working around lubrication programs
- Managers and team leaders who need better cross-functional lubrication awareness
- Anyone preparing to sit for the ICML General Lubrication Concepts exam
Certification prep note:
This training is intended to help attendees prepare for the ICML General Lubrication Concepts (GLC) certification. Certification exam fees are not included and must be handled separately through ICML.
View the General Lubrication Concepts certification page for more information.
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