Oil Analysis III Training
Expertise to design a holistic analysis program
Oil Analysis III (OA III) is designed to give managers and reliability professionals the right knowledge to develop and implement a strong oil analysis program. Students will explore the most advanced levels of diagnostics and predictive maintenance and learn the metrics for program implementation and evaluation. This course also comes with supplemental training materials.
Course Availability
OA III Course Overview
- Course Duration: 32 hours (over 4 days)
- Associated ICML Certifications: MLA III
- Pre-Requisites: OA II (Who should attend?)
- Study Pack: Not yet available
$1,995
Per student*
*Price does not apply to on site or private live online trainings

Upcoming Oil Analysis III training events
What you’ll learn
- Machine Wear
- Vibration and Oil Analysis
- Fluid Properties and Additive Depletion
- Contamination
- Analysis Technology
- Oil Analysis Program Design
Included with each course
One year of Noria Academy access
You’ll get the OA III Study Pack including digital flash cards (plus Wear Debris flash cards), and other supplemental materials. Access via our Noria Academy app or online at academy.noria.com.Digital Student Handbook (Coming Soon)
Key takeaways from the course manual for deeper insights and knowledge retention, coming soon for Oil Analysis III.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 a Live Online training, you will receive a course recording, accessible on-demand for up to 30 days through our online Learning Management System.Getting Your MLA III 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 OA III course is aligned with the body of knowledge of the ICML’s MLA III certification.
Learn from expert instructors
Gain valuable knowledge from these industry experts-
Jim Fitch
CEO -
Bennett Fitch
Chief Strategy Officer -
Wes Cash
Vice President of Services -
Bob Scott
Senior Technical Consultant
Who should attend?
Job Title or Role |
Top Benefit |
---|---|
Lube Tech (Lubrication Technician) | Learn best practices for daily tasks |
Inspector | Uncover more actionable insights |
PdM Technician, Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer | Improve data-driven decision-making |
Reliability Manager, Maintenance Manager | Identify program gaps and opportunities |
Course content
Day 1 | |
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Time | Section |
Morning | Introduction and Set Up |
Lubrication Fundamentals and Regimes | |
Base Oil Fundamentals | |
Lunch Break | |
Afternoon | Understanding and Analyzing Machine Wear |
Review and Set Up | |
Understanding and Analyzing Machine Wear | |
Fluid Properties Analysis |
Day 2 | |
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Time | Section |
Morning | Review and Set Up |
Additive Depletion | |
Contamination and Filtration Review | |
Lunch Break | |
Afternoon | Contamination Analysis |
Soot and Fuel Contamination | |
Corrosion Control, Water Affinity, Demulsibility and Hydrolysis | |
Onsite Oil Analysis Options |
Day 3 | |
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Time | Section |
Morning | Review and Set Up |
Onsite Oil Analysis Options | |
Designing an Oil Analysis Program | |
Lunch Break | |
Afternoon | Designing an Oil Analysis Program |
Wear Rates and Data | |
Optimum Reference State and Machine Criticality | |
Cost Benefits Analysis | |
Case Studies Workshop |
Course formats
In-Person
Available worldwide$1,995
Per student
Get in-person training with Noria experts and your ICML certification exam after the course (exam application required).
CalendarLive Online
Live, virtual classroom$1,995
Per student
Join Noria experts LIVE in our virtual classroom—no hotel or travel costs required.
CalendarOn Site
At your facility, or live onlineVariable pricing
Per company
Noria experts will come to your team, either in person at your plant or in a private live online classroom.
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