VCAT-IV Part 1 provides more than 52 hours of online movies, demonstrations, exercises and study material.
It extends Category III knowledge in signal processing, time waveform analysis, system dynamics and advanced vibration concepts before progressing into rotor dynamics, fluid-film bearings and flexible rotor machinery.
Go deeper into signal processing, time waveform analysis, cross-channel measurements and the advanced techniques required at Category IV level.
Develop a stronger understanding of mass, stiffness, damping, natural frequencies, modes and the dynamic behaviour of machinery systems.
Study run-up and coast-down testing, impact testing, operating deflection shapes, modal analysis and methods used to investigate and correct resonance problems.
Develop advanced signal processing skills covering sampling, FFTs, filtering, averaging, bandwidth, dynamic range and spectral analysis.
Understand mass, stiffness, damping, natural frequencies, mode shapes and the dynamic response of machinery systems.
Apply run-up and coast-down testing, impact testing, cross-channel measurements, ODS and modal analysis to investigate resonance and machinery dynamics.
Go deeper into rotor and bearing dynamics, rotor characteristics, rotor modelling, natural frequencies and critical-speed behaviour.
Analyse proximity-probe and casing measurements, orbit and shaft centreline plots, journal bearings, fluid-film instabilities and critical turbomachinery.
Apply advanced shop and field balancing concepts, including flexible rotor balancing, and understand related torsional vibration behaviour.
• Experienced vibration analysts
• Senior condition monitoring personnel
• VCAT-III certified analysts progressing toward Category IV
• Analysts working with critical turbomachinery
• Engineers dealing with fluid-film bearing machines
• Professionals seeking the highest vibration certification level
VCAT-IV is a two-part training pathway. Part 1 is online distance learning and Part 2 is a five-day instructor-led course.
Full Category IV certification requires 60 months of practical vibration analysis experience verified by a supervisor or manager.
Category IV certification is valid for five years once all certification requirements have been met.
Complete Part 1 entirely online with access to the Mobius Institute course videos and study material.
Work through more than 52 hours of movies, demonstrations, simulations, exercises and detailed practice questions.
Part 1 provides four months of online access so you can work through the material at your own pace before attending Part 2.
This purchase is for VCAT-IV Part 1 – Distance Learning only.
It provides access to the online Category IV Part 1 training. Part 2, the five-day instructor-led course, is a separate purchase and must also be completed before sitting the Category IV certification exam.
VCAT-IV Part 1 is sold separately from the Part 2 instructor-led course and the complete Category IV bundle.
Book VCAT-IV Part 1 using secure Stripe checkout.
After payment, your registration for the online distance-learning course can be processed and your Mobius Institute online access arranged.
When you are ready for Part 2, Elite Reliability can assist with the five-day instructor-led course and Category IV pathway requirements.
Advanced signal processing
Time waveform analysis
Cross-channel measurements
Mass, stiffness and damping
Natural frequencies and mode shapes
System dynamics
Run-up and coast-down testing
Impact testing
Operating deflection shapes
Modal analysis
Resonance investigation and correction
Flow control
Isolation and damping
Proximity probe measurements
Casing measurements
Orbit analysis
Shaft centreline plots
Rotor dynamics
Rotor natural frequencies
Rotor modelling
Journal bearing design
Fluid-film bearing instabilities
Critical turbomachinery measurements
Flexible rotor behaviour
Flexible rotor balancing
Torsional vibration
Advanced calculations
Worked examples
Practice questions with detailed answers
View the Mobius Institute VCAT-IV Part 1 online course information and distance-learning details.
View the current Mobius Institute Vibration Analysis brochure covering VCAT I through VCAT IV.
No. VCAT-IV is a two-part course. Part 1 is the online distance-learning component and Part 2 is the required instructor-led component. Both must be completed before the Category IV certification exam.
Full Category IV certification requires 60 months of practical vibration analysis experience, verified by a supervisor or manager, and previous VCAT-III certification from a MIBoC-approved certification body.
Part 1 is delivered online. You receive access to the online course videos and study materials for four months so you can work through the content at your own pace.
VCAT-IV certification is valid for five years after all training, experience and examination requirements have been satisfied.
