Machinery Lubrication I (ML I) gives students a foundation in lubrication best practices and product knowledge. Learn proven industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering and applying lubricants to boost reliability and decrease maintenance costs. Students will also gain a better understanding of oil analysis and how it can help us make better lubrication decisions.
ML I Course Overview
- Course Duration: 24 hours (over 3 days)
- Associated Certifications: MLT I, MLA I
- Prerequisites: None (Who should attend?)
- Study Pack: Optional add-on with course purchase via the Noria Academy app. Available separately on the Noria Store
$1,795
Per student*
- How lubrication affects machine reliability
- Lubrication fundamentals
- Lubricant application best practices
- Storage and handling considerations
- Contamination control
- Essential field inspections
- Much more!
One-year of Noria Academy access
Optionally purchase 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
Optional course manuals may be purchased during checkout for an additional fee for students who attend In-Person training or Live Online training in the United States.
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.
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 ML I course is fully aligned with the body of knowledge of the ICML’s MLT I and MLA I certifications.
This course also provides Oil Analysis I (OAI) training.
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.
“The information from this course could save my company as much as $20,000 in monthly oil costs.”
— Jeff Smith, Maintenance Planner, Mueller Copper Tubes
“Jerry was an amazing instructor who was engaging, well-versed, and knowledgeable. I can’t wait to apply this information to my day-to-day job as a reliability engineer.”
— Cheyanne King, Reliability Engineer, Pactiv Evergreen
“I’ve taken a lot of training and this was one of the best learning experiences I’ve had. Congrats to all involved with this. Top notch!”
— Bill Barto, RCM Leader, Holcim Building Envelope
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Bennett Fitch
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Wes Cash
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Jerry Putt
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Paul Farless
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Matt Ferrell
Associate Technical Consultant
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Bryan Johnson
Reliability Maintenance Professional
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Keith Spoonmore
Training Consultant
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Jim Fitch
Senior Technical Consultant
The Machinery Lubrication I course is most beneficial for maintenance, reliability and operations professionals who are directly responsible for lubrication tasks. Planners, supervisors and managers and others can also gain valuable insights into lubrication program gaps, cost-saving opportunities and data-driven decision-making from this course.
Job Title or Role |
Top Benefit |
|---|---|
| Millwright, Mechanic, Operator, and Lubrication Technician | Learn best practices for daily tasks |
| Inspector | Uncover more actionable insights |
| PdM Technician, Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Engineer | Improve data-driven decision-making |
| Reliability Manager and Maintenance Manager | Identify program gaps and opportunities |
| Purchasing Manager and Plant Manager | Identify cost-saving opportunities |
The ML I course contains 24 hours of material taught over three days. It is fully aligned with the body of knowledge of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication’s MLT I and MLA I certifications, and a sample schedule has been provided below.
| Day 1 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Introduction and Set Up |
| Maintenance Strategies | |
| Tribology | |
| Base Oil Fundamentals | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Viscosity |
| Additives | |
| Lubricant Fundamentals | |
| Grease | |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Review |
| Lubricant Failure | |
| Lubricating Oil Application Methods | |
| Lubricating Grease Application Methods | |
| Lubricant Selection | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Lubricant Selection Cont’d |
| Contamination | |
| Day 3 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Section |
| Morning | Review |
| Contamination Cont’d | |
| Contamination Control | |
| Oil Analysis Basics | |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon | Storage and Management of Lubricants |
| Machinery Modifications | |
| Lubricant Fundamentals | |
| Field Inspections and Basic Machine Care | |
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