ISO 18436-5:2012

ISO 18436-5:2012 specifies the requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics using laboratory-based lubricant analysis.

A certificate or declaration of conformity to ISO 18436-5:2012 provides recognition of the qualifications and competence of individuals to perform laboratory-based lubricant analysis for machinery condition monitoring. It is possible that this procedure is not applicable to specialized equipment or other specific situations.

ISO 18436-5:2012 covers a three-category classification programme that is based on the technical areas delineated herein.