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Certification Categories
As of October, 2006, Category 1, 2 and 3 exams are prepared by CMVA and Category 4 exams are bought from the Vibration Institute in the USA. CMVA exams are based directly on detailed Performance Objectives which amplify the ISO 18436-2 Standard, and they are available for CMVA members on the Members Only Section of this website.
If you are not a member, contact Val.Zacharias@cmva.com to join, or download the Membership Form and mail or fax it in. See also ISO Standard 18436-2, in the same location.
All exam candidates must sign and send in the Exam Application, which requires an agreement to conform to the Code of Ethics, and an affirmation that you meet the ISO 18436-2 Requirements for Certification.
Vibration Analyst Category 1
- See Category 1 Performance Objectives under Members Only on this website. The exam is based DIRECTLY on the stated performance objectives.
- Practicum is also required -- details in Members Only
Vibration Analyst Category 2
- See Category 2 Performance Objectives, in Members Only.
Vibration Analyst Category 3
- See Category 3 Performance Objectives, in Members Only.
- Valid Category 2 certificate is required before you can write Category 3
Vibration Analyst Category 4
- contributes to the design and selection of new equipment
- solves chronic mechanical problems
- develops and manages predictive maintenance programs
- conducts advanced fault and condition analysis
- performs vibration control procedures
- Pre-Requisite: Valid Category 3 Certificate (either from CMVA or from VI)
Recommended Pre-Requisites:
- five years of experience in the vibration field
- two four-day short courses, university training, or equivalent self study