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In our Introduction to Applied Ultrasound Analysis Category I Course, students will learn how to establish a Ultrasound condition monitoring program as well as begin to understand the fundamentals of airborne and structure-borne ultrasound analysis. This class is intended for maintenance technicians and engineers who want an introductory course in condition monitoring using ultrasound.

The course follows Category I Guidelines established by ISO 18436-8, “Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines – Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel – Part 8: Ultrasound.”

Prerequisites: It is advised that all candidates utilizing instrumentation with headphones should be given hearing examinations to ensure natural or corrected hearing acuity exists in at least one ear. Secondary school graduate qualification or its equivalent is recommended.

ISO Certification:Requires 32 hours of formal training or independent study,
6 months experience, and examination

Course Length: 32 Hours

Certification Exam: 60 questions, 2-hour time limit, closed book but a summary sheet of formulae is provided, passing score is 70% correct

Applied Ultrasound Analysis CAT I Course Objectives:

• Apply a specified ultrasound measurement technique
• Set up and operate the ultrasound equipment for safe ultrasound data collection
• Verify the integrity of collected data and prevent or control poor data and error sources
• Perform basic fault detection, severity assessment, and diagnosis in accordance with established instructions
• Record and categorize the results in terms of written criteria
• Maintain a database of results and trends
• Verify sensitivity of ultrasound measurement instruments and systems
• Evaluate and report test results in accordance with instructions highlighting areas of concern
• Recognize and prevent or control factors that result in the acquisition of poor quality data