AlgeriaMachinery Lubrication Engineer Training
Lubrication strategy for reliability and maintenance leaders
Learn to take a holistic approach toward developing, implementing and managing a world-class lubrication program with the Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE) ® course. This course will equip you to overcome strategic challenges and provide effective lubrication engineering leadership in a typical industrial plant, mill or site.
MLE Course Overview
- Course Duration: 30 Hours (over four class days)
- Associated Certifications: MLE
- Prerequisites: None (Who should attend?)
- Study Pack: Included with course purchase via the Noria Academy app. Available separately on the Noria Store
- Course Flyer: Download (PDF)
$1,995
Per student*
Upcoming Machinery Lubrication Engineer training events
What you’ll learn
- Manage a successful lubrication team, including technicians and analysts
- Optimize your plant’s selection and maintenance of lubricants
- Plan lubrication Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and work orders
- Analyze lubrication-related failures through FMEA, RCFA and other approaches
- Evaluate capital expenditures using economic analysis methods
- Maintain lubricated machine assets in the context of ICML 55.01 and ISO 55001
- And many other key topics for lubrication leaders
Included with each course
One-year of Noria Academy access
You’ll get the ML I Study Pack including digital flash cards, a comprehensive practice exam to help you prepare for your certification exam, and over 5 hours of supplemental videos to help you build critical job skills. Access via our Noria Academy app or online at academy.noria.com.
Course Manual
Students who attend In-Person training or Live Online training in the United States will receive a printed copy of the course manual.
Recording of the course
If you purchased Live Online training, you can also opt to receive a recording of your course during registration for an additional fee. This recording will be accessible on-demand through our online Learning Management System for 90 days following completion of the course.
Getting Your MLE Certification
Training with Noria can help you prepare for your certification exam, but all students who want to get certified need to apply in advance with the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) to take the exam. The ICML offers certification exams online and at all public Noria training events.
Our MLE course is aligned with the body of knowledge of the ICML’s MLE certification.
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When you complete a Noria certification course, we guarantee you will pass the associated ICML exam — or get free resources and ongoing support from Noria experts until you do.
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Who should attend?
This course is designed for those who have already acquired foundational lubrication knowledge through prior lubrication training, ICML certifications, or 5 to 10 years of field experience. While there are no mandatory pre-requisites for this course, those who have a working knowledge of lubrication concepts along with a few years of field experience will be more comfortable with the material.
Job Title or Role |
Top Benefit |
|---|---|
| Inspector | Improve inspection quality and routing strategy |
| PdM Technician | Make better PdM decisions related to lubrication |
| Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Manager, Maintenance Manager | Learn to lead a lubrication program that drives reliability |
| Plant Manager | Learn how lubrication strategy can drive business value |
Course content
The MLE course contains 30 hours of material taught over four days. It is fully aligned with the body of knowledge of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication’s MLE certification. A sample schedule has been provided below.
| Day 1 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Introduction |
| Asset Management & Standards | |
| Financial Analysis | |
| Life Cycle & Cost of Ownership | |
| Optimum Reference State | |
| Maintenance Philosophies | |
| Maintainability | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Lean & Total Productive Maintenance |
| Procedure-based Maintenance | |
| Planning & Scheduling | |
| RCM, FMEA & Pareto | |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Weibull Analysis |
| Risk & Criticality Assessment | |
| Root Cause Analysis | |
| FRACAS | |
| Lubrication Fundamentals | |
| Lubricant Formulation & Synthetics | |
| Lubricant Selection & Consolidation | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Lubricant Supplier Selection & New Lubricant Quality |
| Lubricant Selection by Machine Type | |
| Lubricant Standards & Compatibility | |
| Day 3 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Energy Conservation & The Environment |
| Automatic Lubrication & Lubricant Delivery Methods | |
| Lubrication PMs, Oil Changes & Common Tasks | |
| Lube Room, Handling & Storage | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Lubricant Storage Life |
| Contaminant Exclusion | |
| Varnish, Reclamation & Reconditioning | |
| Leakage, Wase & Used Lubricant Management | |
| Day 4 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Metrics |
| Lubricant Analysis | |
| Inspection 2.0 | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Maintenance Culture |
| People, Skills & Training | |
| Health & Safety | |
| Continuous Improvement & Change Management | |
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Course formats
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Public Events
Available In-Person or Live Online Worldwide
$1,995
Per student
Get in-person training with Noria experts and your ICML certification exam after the course (exam application required).
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Private Live Online
Private, Virtual Classroom
$14,000
Per course
Join Noria experts LIVE in our virtual classroom—no hotel or travel costs required. Pricing includes up to 25 color manuals.
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Studio Recordings
Available 24/7
$1,995
Per student
Get access to recordings of Noria training to learn on your own schedule.
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On-site
At your facility
Starting at $16,825
Per course
Noria experts will come to your team, either in person at your plant or in a private live online classroom. Pricing includes up to 25 color manuals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is check-in time for in-person training?
We ask that students check in on the first day of training (Tuesday) from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. (based on local time at event)
How long does a day of training last?
A day of training typically begins at 8:00 a.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch.
Are food and beverages provided at in-person training events?
Complimentary fresh-brewed coffee will be available throughout the day, but students are responsible for their own food and drinks otherwise.
Is audio or video recording allowed during training?
No, please do not record audio or video of training course content.
Is parking included with registration for in-person training events?
No, parking fees are not included.
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