AS ISO 18436.6:2014 pdf download – 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 II 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 II.
5.3 Training
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.
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.
5.4 Experience
5.4.1 To be eligible to apply for assessment based on this part of ISO 18436, the candidate shall provide evidence to the assessment body of experience in the field of acoustic emission condition monitoring in accordance with Table 2. Classification to Category II and Category III requires previous classification at the lower category.
5.4.2 Candidates shall keep verifiable documentary evidence of experience. Candidates for Category I and Category II shall have this evidence validated by a person at Category II or higher, or in the absence of such persons, by the candidate s technical supervisor.
5.4.3 Candidates for Category II shall have this evidence validated by a Category II person, or in the absence of such persons, by the candidate’s technical supervisor.
5.4.4 The validation process for all categories requires the signature of the validating person on the documentary evidence. The validating person should augment this validation process via oral assessment, accompanied task performance, report submission and review, procedure submission and review, or a combination thereof, in order to increase the confidence in the validation.