Level 2 Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA2)

To become certified, an individual must meet the following requirements:

• Experience

  You must have 24 months experience in the field of lubricant-analysis-based machinery condition monitoring. The months of experience are based on 16 hours minimum per month of sampling and analysis experience.

  Hold Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA) certification OR have a minimum of 960 hours experience and the knowledge base of the MLA I body of knowledge.

• Training

  You must have received 24 hours of documented formal training in oil analysis for machine condition monitoring as outlined in the Body of Knowledge of the MLA II.

• Examination

  You must successfully pass a written, 100 question multiple choice examination that evaluates your knowledge of the topic. You have three hours to complete the closed-book examination. A score of 70% is required to pass the examination and achieve certification. In Australia, the exam is conducted in the English language. Contact ICML about the availability of the exam in other languages.