Expertise to design a holistic analysis program
Designed as a more in-depth look into this specialized field, Oil Analysis III (OA III) gives you the tools and education to develop, implement and sustain a first-rate, comprehensive oil analysis program. Merging the machine lubrication and oil analysis focuses of course prerequisites, OA III trains you to diagnose problems like contamination, corrosion and additive depletion – even with limited test results or difficult machines.
Through this course, you will compare detection and cost benefits/drawbacks for any type of lab test to select the most precise option for your needs. You will be able to gather extensive data on a lubrication program, make informed decisions and maintain the program as a major company asset. You will also gain strategies for applying your data and analysis to build strong proposals for improvement projects and calculate accurate return on investment predictions.
By completing OA III, you will attain the highest level of expertise and join the elite ranks of others who create or assess new oil analysis programs within any industrial workplace.
The Oil Analysis III course is particularly valuable for maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals who are directly responsible for lubrication and oil analysis tasks.
Planners, supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders can also gain meaningful insights into identifying gaps in lubrication programs, uncovering cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Recommended Job Titles or Roles:
Lubrication Technician (Lube Tech)
Inspector
PdM Technician, Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer
Reliability Manager, Maintenance Manager
Key Learning Outcomes
Enhance analytical thinking and strategic decision-making skills
Design and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for oil analysis programs
Integrate oil analysis data into Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies
Be fully prepared for the ICML – MLA III certification exam
Top Benefits
Learn industry best practices for advanced lubrication and oil analysis tasks
Uncover deeper, actionable insights to support proactive maintenance
Improve data-driven decision-making across reliability programs
Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen your lubrication strategy
Noria’s most advanced analysis course, Oil Analysis III (OA III), teaches you high-level diagnostic, analysis and program design techniques. OA III is aligned with the body of knowledge of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication’s MLA III certification.
| MORNING | AFTERNOON | |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Introductions Lubrication Fundamentals | Base Oil Fundamentals Understanding and Analyzing Machine Wear |
| DAY 2 | Understanding and Analyzing Machine Wear | Fluid Properties Analysis Additive Depletion |
| DAY 3 | Contamination, Filtration, Analysis Soot and Fuel Contamination Corrosion Control | Water affinity, Demulsibility, and Hydrolysis Onsite Oil Analysis Option |
| DAY 4 | Designing an Oil and Oil Analysis Program Wear Rates and Data Optimum Reference State and Overall Machine Criticality | Cost Benefit Analysis Case Studies |
