AS ISO 18436.6:2014 Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines—Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel
5.2 Education
Candidates seeking classification do not need to provide evidence of formal education to establish eligibility. However, it is recommended that Category I and II candidates have at least a secondary school graduate qualification or its equivalent. Category II and III candidates shall be able to manipulate simple algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator (including trigonometric and logarithmic functions), and be familiar with the operation of personal computers. Successful completion of two or more years of mechanical technology or mechanical engineering at an accredited college, university or technical school is highly recommended for candidates seeking classification to Category III.
5.3.1 Introduction
To be eligible to apply for assessment based on this part of ISO 18436, the candidates shall provide evidence of successful completion of training based on the requirements of A.2. The training syllabus in A.2 includes the requirement for practical knowledge and practical skills training within the relevant topics. The documents listed in Annex B provide the body of knowledge for the training syllabus. The minimum duration of cumulative training is shown in Table 1. Training should be in the form of lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises or formal training courses.
Qualification requirements shall be in accordance with this part of ISO 18436. Training time devoted to each topic shall be in accordance with A.2 and Table 1.
Training may be modularized into two or more subject areas covering general scientific principles and application-specific knowledge in order to allow mutual recognition between non-destructive testing and condition monitoring assessment bodies.
5.3.2 Additional training on machine knowledge
In addition to the training hours shown in Table 1 and detailed in A.2, candidates should attend formal or on-the-job machinery and component training of at least a similar duration to that shown in Table 1.
Such training shall be in addition to any formal education compliant with 5.2, inclusive of any college or university education. If undertaken, the additional training shall cover the design, implementation, operation and maintenance principles of machines and components, and the failure modes and mechanisms associated with each principle. Such training shall be validated by verifiable records.