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Part 1 Comment Elements

Editor: Val Zacharias, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction

Contributors: Members of the CMVA

Val Zacharias
Stu Mugford
Ron Wilson
Abnil Dejarme
Norm Fehr
Tony Taylor
Chris Hugh

Virginia Goodwin
Bernie Pringle
Bob Rogers
John Halley
Colin Ostergard
Howard MacPherson
Mike Bonga

John Harvey
Mike Robichaud
Will Tudoroff
Joe McLaughlin
Brian Howes
Terry Sevenson
Aiden Donahue

Effective Date: 2011-11-10

Modified February 22, 2007 with the input of Bernie Pringle, Darren Kennedy, Bob Rogers, Bill Wallace,
and Val Zacharias. Further revised 2009 and April and November 2011.

Copyright Notice:
This document is the property of the CMVA.
It may not be modified except by the editor, although suggestions for new content are welcome.
For private non-commercial use, it may be distributed in print or pdf format as a complete
document.
End user companies and suppliers who use the material for any purpose should in all fairness
maintain corporate membership.
The latest released version is always available on the website www.cmva.com. Older versions
should be destroyed.

Importance of Training and Certification

The effectiveness of condition monitoring programs depends on the quality of the personnel
involved.
Good training is a shortcut to developing qualified personnel and a means of increasing the value
of their continuing experience.
Certification by an independent body according to an accepted reference standard is a means to
identify and reward competence nationally and internationally. It provides acknowledgement of
proven capability at the category certified as well as professional recognition by clients,
employers, and colleagues.

Purpose of Document
CMVA Training and Certification for the 21st Century describes CMVAs certification procedures for
people working in machinery vibration measurement, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
It also provides a basis for course development and self-study for people who wish to obtain machinery
vibration certification.
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CMVA/ACVM Training and Certification Policy. Generated in October, 2005;

modified slightly in October, 2009.
1. The CMVA recognizes a need and a desire for a national certification program for individuals
working in the area of machinery vibration measurement, condition monitoring and predictive
maintenance. This is required to ensure that high quality data is acquired and properly analyzed to
permit the reliable diagnosis and prognosis of machinery dynamic behavior.
2. It is intended that the CMVA certification program will become the widely accepted standard
method of certification of machinery vibration professionals in Canada.
3. This program shall be implemented and administered by representatives of industry and the
professions through the CMVA. Although the CMVA may choose to cooperate with various levels
of government, the training and certification programs are not intended to be government regulated.
4. The CMVA will continue to build its strong relationship with the Vibration Institute on training and
certification issues. CMVA has developed its certification process and its own exams for Category 1
through 3. CMVA uses the Vibration Institutes certification process for Category 4.
5. This certification program is intended to verify competency in vibration measurement and
interpretation, supplemental to the skill set required by the individuals trades and/or professions.
6. This certification program is optional. It is not intended to impinge upon the authority and
jurisdiction of the registered professions; however, there should be no barrier to involvement by
members of the registered professions.
7. The requirements for this certification are based on those parts of the current draft of the ISO 184362 Standard that are considered appropriate. The intent of those sections used shall not be changed
from that of the ISO Standard. Additions that take the form of clarifications may be made.
8. The certification program is intended for candidates from various industries.
9. Numerous courses and private certification programs are in existence. It is hoped that the
establishment of a national certification program and accepted training syllabuses will encourage
providers of these programs to participate in the national certification program.
10. CMVA prefers to leave training to commercial vendors. CMVA may offer two day Refresher
Courses.

Nomenclature
Over several years, CMVA has offered certification based on the Vibration Institutes Levels I, II, and
III. Lately, ISO has prepared Categories 1, 2, 3, and 4, where the numbers do not coincide with the
earlier Vibration Institute numbers.
ISO (new)
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4

VI (old)
Level I
Level II
Level III

General Description
Data Collection
Basic Analysis
Program Management
Diagnostics and Vibration Control

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The ISO document on which this program is based (ISO 18436-2:2003(E) is available under
licence on www.cmva.com under the Members Only tab.

ISO has very strict provisions about the use of its name.
Please review them.
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/xsite/namelogo.html

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Performance Objectives
Definition and Purpose
A performance objective says that the person will be able to carry out a specific task in given
circumstances. It implies specific action. See also www.cmva.com/media/Performance%20ObjectivesPaper-2007.pdf .
Performance objectives do not say what a person has to know or understand. They do not specify how
many hours of training are required. They do not demand specific reading assignments or require
specific courses of instruction or laboratory exercises or experience. They simply say there is a job to
be done; can this person do it?

Advantages of CMVA Performance Objectives for the Employer

be able to define the job(s) required in his facility, with reference to industry experience
be able to write job descriptions for new hiring or promotion, based on industry experience
have the option of hiring on the basis of known capabilities, by hiring certified people
provide a basis for mentoring and performance review

Advantages of CMVA Performance Objectives for the Employee

provide a clear statement on what is entailed in this job

facilitate communication with supervisor (go over each objective in turn and make sure all
participants have the same understanding)
provide a plan for progress in the craft. The individual can review the objectives, ensure that he
can perform the tasks as defined, and plan to obtain additional training and experience to fill in
the gaps. He can also negotiate with his supervisor more easily, based on the objective standard.
enable focused training and study, to achieve an independent certificate (which is an objective
demonstration of capability in the craft).

Current Performance Objectives

see www.cmva.com /Members Only.

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Part II Training
CMVA Training
CMVA prefers to leave training to commercial vendors and educational institutions. CMVA may offer 2
day Refresher Courses periodically.
For reference, the following chart shows the minimum recommended background, training and
experience.
Refer also to the Performance Objectives for each category. Mastery of those, plus those of the lower
categories, plus some skill in exam writing, are critical.

Recommendations
CMVA Recommended
Educational
Background
1

Secondary school graduation or

equivalent. Knowledge of machinery.
Familiar with the operation of personal
computers

2
3

Successful completion of 2 or more

years of mechanical technology or
engineering at an accredited college.
Math is required (algebraic equations,
& use of scientific calculator
including trig and log functions)
Same as Category 3; however,
engineering training is helpful.

Recommended
Recommended
minimum hours of Experience
training
(months)
+
machinery
and
component
training at
least half
as long as
shown to
the right

32

38

12

40

18

64

24

The table above shows recommendations, based on ISO 18436-2. Alternatively, the candidate could
keep a log of self-study time and topics equivalent to this.
Hours and months indicated are per category. They are expected to accumulate.

CMVA Refresher Courses

A CMVA Refresher Course is not intended to be sufficient training to enable a person to do vibration
analysis. CMVA highly recommends training by commercial vendors and/or significant self-study,
along with guided experience, in order to prepare to do the required work. The Refresher Course is a
subset of a full course.

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Choosing a Course
CMVA does not certify or evaluate vendors courses.
The vendor of a course may avoid mentioning ISO or CMVA, may indicate that the course will cover
certain Performance Objectives prescribed by CMVA, or may advertise a course based on ISO 18436.
For the latter, the course should meet the Performance Objectives for the specific category as described
in this document, and should also be designed according to the topics and time guidelines specified in
the ISO 18436 standard.
Compare the vendors stated performance objectives for the course, and compare them with your own
needs.
Ask the vendor for a list of past course participants, and call a few of them to ask about the course.
Consider the questions in the course evaluation form which follows. There are no right percentages.
The issue is does this instructors teaching style match your learning style? You might describe your
background and experience, and your current goal, and ask the respondent if the course in question
would meet your needs.

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Cours
se Evalua
ation
Course, Caategory, & Loccation________
____________
_________________________________________________
Instructor ____________
_
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Students Objective
O
____
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______________________________________________

________
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Course Content
C

Very Pooor
Excellent
1. Did the course co
over the topics you expeccted? .................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
2. Was the level of material
m
suittable for you
ur needs? ...........................................00 1 2 3 4 5
3.

Apprroximate Perrcentage of Time

T
Spent on
o
Theory ____%

Math ___
__%

Lab Examples _____% Case Studies _____%

Instructiion
4. Was the instructo
or knowledgeeable? ..................................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
5. Was the instructo
or able to ansswer questio
ons satisfactoorily?.............................00 1 2 3 4 5
6. Was the instructo
or clear and effective?
e
.............................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
7. Was the instructo
or helpful? ...............................................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
8. Apprroximate Perrcentage of Time
T
Spent on
o
Lecture ____%

Diiscussion __
___%

Classs exercises _____%

Haands on _____%

Course Materials
M
9. Qualiity of worksh
hop hand-ou
uts ..........................................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
10. Can you
y easily find what you
u want in thee hand-outs? ....................................00 1 2 3 4 5
11. Qualiity of presen
ntation materrials .......................................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
Overall
12. Did the course meet
m your objective? .................................................................00 1 2 3 4 5
13. Woulld you recom
mmend the course
c
to you
ur colleaguess? .................................00 1 2 3 4 5
Commentss (use back of page
p
if necessaary)_________
_______________________________________________
_________
____________
_____________
____________
______________________________________
__________
Name (opttional) _______
____________
_____________
_____________________________________________
Technical Background
B
(T
Training & Exp
perience)_____
_______________________________________
Please givee completed fo
orm to instructo
or, to be forwarrded to:
Executive Director, CMV
VA/ACVM, 10
05-150 Crowfo
oot Cres. NW S
Ste 877 Calgaryy AB T3G 3T22

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Part III Certification

Benefits of Certification
Certification provides a means for evaluating and documenting the competence of individuals working
in their field. This function is greatly enhanced when an independent central certification program is
administered according to an accepted reference standard.
For the employee, certification provides
Enhanced recognition of technical abilities
Improved employment opportunities
Greater sense of pride and responsibility
For the employer, certification provides
Confidence in the employees skill level
A structure for performance evaluations
A means of choosing among potential employees
Motivation for employees to improve their knowledge and a means of rewarding those who do.
Enhanced client confidence (for service providers)

Requirements for Certification

As of October, 2011, you are required to be a CMVA Member in order to write a CMVA examination.
CMVA Certification derives from examinations based directly on its performance objectives available
on www.cmva.com for CMVA Members Only. A certificate holder can be expected to perform those
tasks listed at his category. If he has mastered the tasks, and does not panic at the thought of writing an
exam, he should have no difficulty passing the exam.
Results are communicated to candidates only after payment of the applicable fee(s).
Category
1
2

Presentation of the completed and signed Data Collection

Practicum.
Achievement of 75% on the Category 1 Examination
Achievement of 75% on the Category 2 Examination
(Category 1 is recommended but not required.)

Achievement of 75% on the Category 3 Examination.

3

Exams at Category 3 & 4 require the use of scientific non-programmable

calculators, including trig and log functions, supplied by the candidate. Category 2
is a pre-requisite.

Achievement of 75% on the Category 4 Examination

4

Exams at Category 3 & 4 require the use of scientific non-programmable

calculators, including trig and log functions, supplied by the candidate. Category 3
is a pre-requisite.
This exam is bought from and marked by the Vibration Institute.

Note that CMVA and the Vibration Institute mutually recognize each others certification.

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Data Collection
C
n Practiccum
The CMV
VA Training
g and Certification Comm
mittee believves that accuurate, consisttent, data coollection is
absoluteely essential to worthwhiile route-bassed conditionn monitoringg programs.
The affid
davit on the reverse
r
side of this page will allow ppeople involvved in data ccollection, aand those
seeking to
t enter the field,
f
to veriffy that they have
h
the apppropriate skiills required.
The affid
davit may bee used privateely by indiviiduals and thheir supervissors, if desired, without rreference to
CMVA in any way.

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Data C
Collectio
on Practticum
Candidate Naame

________
____________
___________
_____CMVA Meembership #_________________________

If possible,, this evaluatio

on should be ca
arried out in a real world ssetting; if that is not possiblee, the evaluatorr should
simulate reeality as closely
ly as possible, and
a be persona
ally convinced that this candiidate can and w
will (without coaching)
collect goo
od, repeatable data and carryy out the relateed tasks, as notted.
Test Location
n

__________
___________
_________ Circumstances:___________________________
_____________

____________
_______ Make and
a Model of Dataa Collector_____
_______________________
__________
Date _____
The above candidate has performed th
he following tassks satisfactoriily, as an indivvidual, under m
my observation.
_______________
________________
____________ Priint Name________
_____________________________________________
Signed _____
mbership #_______
________________
______Qualificatiion_________________________________________________________
CMVA Mem

Use and Care of Insstrument

Perforrm instrumen
nt self tests, in
ncluding batteery
check
ks.
Clean
n and inspect instrument
i
an
nd cables.
Care for
f batteries as
a directed in manual.

Use and Care of Computer

Turn computer on and off appro

opriately, run
program, shut prog
gram down prroperly, back up
data, keep
k
magnetss away from disks,
d
etc.
Plug instrument
i
intto computer.
Load data collectorr with pre-pro
ogrammed rou
ute.

Data Collection Tecchnique

Selectt required sen

nsor(s), and co
ollect data on
n the
correcct machines as
a named in th
he route
Place transducer att the correct teest point, in th
he
correcct direction, as
a specified by
y the route. Use
U
exactlly the marked
d test point, (d
drilled dimplee for
instan
nce).
Use th
he identical teechnique from
m one time to the
next; for example, if you are usiing a hand heeld
ke sure you hold
h
it at the
acceleerometer, mak
correcct angle with the same amo
ount of pressu
ure
you did
d before, and
d make sure you
y wait for th
he
readin
ng to steady out
o before you
u actually collect
the daata.

Take adequate but nott excessive tim

me and care to
o
collect goood data.
Take connsistent, repeaatable, good, ddata. It should
d
be clear tthat data variees only with m
machine
conditionn or varying ooperating condditions, not
with dataa collection teechnique. It shhould also be
clear thatt the candidate would recoggnize bad
data, suchh as accelerom
meter overloaad and
bounce, ffaulty cable, eetc.
Re-do unnusual readinggs to verify thhat the data is
good.
Demonstrrate due care and attentionn.
Apply alll applicable saafety precautiions.
Observe aand record coontributing daata, such as
excessivee noise or chaanges in proceess variables,
either maanually or elecctronically, ass instrument
permits.

W
Wrap-Up

Transfer information bback to the coomputer and

ensure thhat it is recordded properly. V
Verify beforee
erasing innstrument.
Print repoorts.
Discuss rresults and obbservations, esspecially
exceptionns, with superrvisor.

Neither CMVA
C
nor thee evaluator acccepts any liab
bility for taskks performed bby the individdual named inn this
affidavit. Completion of
o this affidavit implies only
ly that the evaaluator has seeen the candiddate perform the stated
tasks satissfactorily in the noted circumstances on
n one occasio n.
I hereby certify
c
that I will
w perform machinery
m
con
ndition monittoring data coollection to thhe best of my ability and
according
g to the princip
ples noted in this affidavitt.
Siggned _______
___________________________________
_
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CMVA Examination
Preparation
Category 1, 2 and 3 CMVA examinations are prepared by CMVAs Executive Director or
designate from a bank of questions derived from various sources. The questions are based
directly on the Performance Objectives listed on the www.cmva.com . The questions are
largely multiple choice, with a few True/False ones as well. The ISO standard specifies the
percentage of time to be spent on each major topic and the number of exam questions on that
topic is that same percentage.
You cannot expect to do well on the exam based solely on day to day work experience.
The Category 4 exam is bought from the Vibration Institute. Check out www.vibinst.com for
any available information.
Category
# of questions
# of hours
allowed

50

100

100

60

Exam Application
The exam application is found on www.cmva.com under Training and Certification. It
includes a statement that the candidate meets the ISO requirements for writing the exam in
question, and that the candidate will adhere to the ISO Code of Ethics (below). Each
candidate must read, sign and return the form.
As stated on the application, the names of certificate holders may be published or released on
request.
CMVA exams are available in French and English.
Code of Ethics
Individuals certified according to this part of ISO 18436 shall recognize the precepts of personal
integrity and professional competence according to international principles. Accordingly, certified
individuals
a) shall perform their professional duties with proper regard for the physical environment and the
safety, health, and well-being of the public,
b) shall undertake only those measurements and analysis for which they are competent by virtue of
their training and experience and, where warranted, engage or advise the engagement of such
specialists as are required to enable them to properly complete assignments,
c) shall conduct themselves in a responsible manner and utilize fair and equitable business practices
in dealing with colleagues, clients and associates,
d) shall protect to the fullest extent possible, consistent with the well-being of the public, any
information given them in confidence by an employer, client, colleague or member of the public,
e) shall refrain from making unjustified statements or from performing unethical acts which would
discredit the certification programme based on this part of ISO 18436,
f) shall indicate to the employer or client any adverse consequences which may result from an overruling of their technical judgement by a non-technical authority,
g) shall avoid conflicts of interest with any employer or client and, if any such conflicts should arise in
the performance of work, shall inform the affected persons promptly of the circumstances, and
h) shall strive to maintain their proficiency by updating their technical knowledge as required to
properly perform condition monitoring measurement and analysis techniques.
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Reprinted from ISO 18436-1 by permission.

Writing Two Exams at Once (or not)
Situation
A valid Category 2 certificate (either from CMVA or from the Vibration Institute) is a prerequisite for Category 3 certification.

Recommendation
It is preferable to write the two exams at two different times, for several reasons:
1. Writing exams is stressful and tiring, and even more so when two exams are
involved.
2. It is helpful to have some experience after writing Category 2, before you go on to
Category 3.
3. There is a significant time issue involved. Category 2 candidates are allowed three
hours, and Category 3 candidates are allowed four hours, for a total of seven hours.
We have only five hours available during the annual meeting for writing exams, so
your time for each exam would be unduly limited. (Each exam consists of 100
questions, largely multiple choice, with a few True/False as well). Alternatively, the
proctor could be asked to stay extra time, and if that happens, you would be
responsible for an additional $35 per hour for him.

Option
Given that you understand the implications, you can register for both exams to be
written in one day, at the annual meeting, Category 2 and then Category 3.
If after writing Category 2, you decide not to write Cat 3, you would have to pay the
$50 withdrawal fee for that exam, and the remainder of your fee would be refunded.

Results

If you pass both exams, you get a Category 3 Certificate.

If you pass only Category 2, you get a Category 2 Certificate, and you are eligible
to re-write the Category 3 exam at a later date at the reduced rate as shown on the
exam application form (one time).
If you pass Category 3, but not Category 2, you would have to re-write Category
2 (at an additional fee), and pass it, before you get any certification, and once you
had done that, you would receive a Category 3 Certificate.

Delivery/Scheduling
CMVA examinations are held under the jurisdiction of CMVAs Executive Director at
various times and places throughout the year. The demand for exams is a key factor in
deciding the schedule. Chapters are encouraged to schedule and promote examinations.
Exams can be scheduled on request, provided that an approved proctor is available. In this
case, the candidate is responsible for any extra costs, including the courier in both directions.
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Examination Regulations
This is a closed book exam.
No materials other than a scientific calculator (which we do not allow to be programmed), a
ruler, and pens, pencils and erasers are permitted in the examination room.
No papers can either be brought in or taken out.
No electronic devices are permitted. (That means you cannot use your phone in lieu of a
watch!)

Proctoring
Strict proctoring rules are used to ensure the propriety of the process and the confidentiality
of the exams. Proctors shall sign the Invigilating Agreement indicating their intention to
adhere to the Procedures for Proctors.

Exam Fees
Fees are as shown on the Exam Application on www.cmva.com. Vendors may buy a block of
exams for use after their courses for a 20% reduction in fees, provided that the vendor carries
out the registration process via www.cmva.com and ensures that the registration are provided
promptly. Vendor must issue a PO before the exams are prepared. Payment must be received
before results are released.
The fee, with your on-going membership in CMVA/ACVM, covers
Administration
marking
record-keeping
collecting fees, issuing receipts
proctors
venue to write the exam
phone calls, faxes and time to set it up
"selling" the exam - i.e. planning,
announcing, encouraging participation
Examination
exam development
new exam questions
analysis of problematic questions
newly generated exam
identification of weak areas for those who wish to re-write an exam
Certification
wall certificate. (Replacement certificates are available for members at a cost of
$50 and for non-members at a cost of $75.)
listing on the Vibration Institute website and in June issue of Vibrations
listing on www.cmva.com
Re-Certification Log, with reminders when due
re-certification after 5 years, assuming appropriate levels of vibration related
activity
international recognition of certificate
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Marking
CMVA Exams are marked by the CMVA Executive Director using keys provided by
members of the Training and Certification Committee or other knowledgeable individuals.
The pass mark is 75%. Test scores are confidential.

Continuous Improvement of Exams

Candidates are encouraged to note on their papers where they feel the question was bad.
Exams results are reviewed before being released. Provided that several people have written
the same exam at one time, there is a detailed analysis and comparison of the results of each
individual on each question. If it is apparent that a question is faulty (e.g. the wording was
tricky or the answers were not sufficiently differentiated), it is removed from the calculation
of results for that exam. That is, your new score would be calculated out of 99 rather than out
of 100. Then, that question is reviewed and revised before being added back into the exam
bank.

Release of Exam Results

Pass/Fail results are released only to the exam candidate. Percentages are not released.
Names and current certification status of certificate holders may be published and released on
request. Names of certified members are published on www.cmva.com .

Re-Writes
A candidate who fails the exam may re-write for a reduced fee (one time only), as shown on
the exam application on www.cmva.com. There should be 3 months between re-writes.

Re-Certification
For Holders of Vibration Institute Certificates
Holders of a valid Vibration Certificate who meet the requirements outlined in the most
current version of the Re-Certification Log (a sample of which is shown below) may recertify shortly before their certificate expires.
If you are a current member and have been a continuing member of CMVA since you were
certified, your re-certification is free.
If you are a current member, but have not been a continuing member of CMVA, there is a
fee to re-certify. As of the date on Page 1 of this document, it is equal to $50 TIMES the
number of years you were not a member
.
Vibration Institute certified analysts have two options with regard to certification:
1. apply for a CMVA certificate (which is recognized by VI), as above
2. apply to CMVA for a Vibration Institute Certificate, for which there is a fee of
$75.00, payable to CMVA. VI requires continuing membership in either CMVA
or VI in order to re-certify.

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Point Level Requirements vary for the different categories, as shown in the table below:
Category
1
2
3
4

Possibilities
Submission of the re-certification form indicating % of work-time spent in vibration
work, and showing evidence of upgrading, self-study, and articles, presentations or
case studies done over the five year period. Achieve a level of 20 points.
As in 1. Achieve a level of 30 points.
As in 1. Achieve a level of 30 points.
As in 1. Achieve a level of 30 points.

Sample Vibration Specialist Re-Certification Log

(please ask val@cmva.com for a personalized one prior to filling it out).
Point Total Detail: Part I Experience (5 points minimum)

Year

% of time
in vibration
work

Points
earned

Current Yr
Current -1
Current - 2
Current - 3
Current - 4

Key
% vibration work

Points earned that year

0
1 - 25%
26 - 50%
>50%

0
1
2
4

Confirmed by supervisor:
Name (Print)________________________________________________Signature_______________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________________________ Date_______________________

Point Total Detail: Part II Vibration Related Technical Activities (over the 5 years)
(include details on extra pages, if necessary)

a) Documented Training (credit only one time for a given course. Attending: 0.1 pts per contact hour i.e.
3.2 points for a four day course; teaching: 0.5 pts per contact hour.) Includes alignment, mechanical and
electrical machine work, thermography, and oil analysis.

Specifics

Location

Date

Pts

b) Summary of Meeting Attendance (include details on extra page, if necessary)

Number
Chapter Meetings: 0.1 points per hour
Annual Meetings: (VI, CMVA, MFPT or PPM) 3 pts.
Other machinery condition related conferences/meetings 0.5
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Hours

Pts

pts per day

c) Presentations 2 points each (original, documented, vibration related technical presentation)

Title

Location

Date

Pts

d) Publications 3 points each (original vibration related article, published in a recognized technical
publication and available for public distribution, including on www.cmva.com)

Title

Location

Date

Pts

Total Points, this page ________

Files
Electronic records of certified individuals shall be kept at the national office of CMVA, and
complete backup copies shall be maintained off-site.
Exams shall be retained for 3 months after the release of results to the candidate, to allow for
an appeal process. Thereafter, they shall be destroyed.

A further safeguard is that all those who earn certification will be issued
a signed certificate complete with the CMVA seal.

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