Learn the fundamentals of machinery lubrication, lubricant selection and application, contamination control, storage and handling, greasing, sampling and basic oil analysis.
The course includes MLA I and MLT I topics plus additional Field Lubrication content, supported by Mobius Institute animations, simulations and the Learning Zone.
Understand tribology, friction, wear modes, lubrication regimes, base oils, additives, thickeners and the different types of lubricants used in industry.
Choose lubricants based on component type, viscosity, base oil and additive system, then apply oils and greases using appropriate methods, quantities and intervals.
Improve receiving, storage, dispensing, filtration, cleanliness, sampling and basic oil analysis practices to keep lubricants clean, dry and fit for service.
Understand friction, wear, lubrication regimes and the lubricant’s role in reducing friction, controlling wear and supporting machine reliability.
Select lubricants using viscosity, base oil, additive system and component requirements for bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, chains and other industrial equipment.
Apply oils and greases correctly, use lubrication routes and estimate suitable re-grease quantities and intervals, including automatic lubrication systems.
Recognise contamination sources, apply ISO 4406 cleanliness principles and use filtration and practical controls to keep lubricants clean and dry.
Improve lubricant receiving, identification, storage, transfer and dispensing practices while reducing cross-contamination and application errors.
Use representative sampling practices, monitor lubricant health and understand the basics of wear debris and wear particle analysis.
• Lubrication technicians
• Mechanical maintenance personnel
• Condition monitoring technicians
• Reliability and maintenance engineers
• Tradespeople performing lubrication tasks
• Personnel responsible for lubricant storage and handling
MIBoC Field Lubrication certification is accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 and aligned with ISO 18436-4.
Twelve months of practical work experience is required, including a minimum of 16 hours per month in lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring, verified by a supervisor or manager.
FLCAT-I certification is valid for five years.
Attend a scheduled Mobius Institute FLCAT-I course with other participants.
Bring the Mobius Institute FLCAT-I course to your site and train your team together.
Complete the Mobius Institute FLCAT-I course online at your own pace using the pre-recorded training option.
Choose either a place on a scheduled instructor-led Mobius Institute FLCAT-I public course or complete the Mobius Institute FLCAT-I course online through the pre-recorded training option.
Includes course materials, access to the Mobius Learning Zone and the MIBoC certification exam.
A self-funded rate is available for individuals personally covering the cost of their training. Contact Elite Reliability before booking for details.
Book the Mobius Institute FLCAT-I course using secure Stripe checkout.
After payment, your public course date or online training option will be confirmed. For online training, the delivery address for your course materials will also be confirmed.
For private on-site training, group bookings or other delivery arrangements, contact Elite Reliability.
Maintenance strategies and the role of machinery lubrication
The science of machinery lubrication
Tribology
Friction and wear modes
Lubrication regimes
Lubricant construction
Mineral oils, synthetic oils, vegetable-based oils, grease and solid lubricants
Lubricant performance properties
Viscosity
Flash point
Antioxidants
Detergents and friction modifiers
Lubricant selection
Oil versus grease and other lubricant types
Component types including bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, ropes and chains
Operating viscosity
Lubricant application
Grease and oil lubrication
Delivery techniques
Lubrication routes
Re-grease quantities and intervals
Automatic lubrication systems
Lubricant contamination and condition control
Sources of contamination
ISO 4406 cleanliness standard
Filtration and contamination prevention
Lubricant storage and handling
Storage guidelines
Lubricant receiving and dispensing
Lubrication sampling and analysis
Sampling practices
Lubricant health monitoring
Wear debris and wear particle analysis
Oil changes and top-ups
Basic oil analysis techniques
Practical lubrication program improvement
See sections of the instructional videos and a chapter from the FLCAT-I course material.
View the Mobius Institute Field Lubrication brochure for additional course and certification information.
Yes. You can complete the FLCAT-I training and exam before you have reached the 12-month experience requirement. Full certification is issued once all requirements are met.
Twelve months of practical work experience is required, with a minimum of 16 hours per month in lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring. The experience must be verified by a supervisor or manager.
Yes. Registered students receive Learning Zone access with digital course materials and course videos. For public instructor-led courses, access supports pre-study and review and continues for four months after course completion. For online distance learning, access is provided for four months from registration and payment.
FLCAT-I certification is valid for five years.
