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Maintenance and Engineering

Lubrication Management and Oil Analysis

Poor lubrication is one of the most common causes of premature failure in rotating and mechanical equipment. This course provides a practical understanding of lubrication fundamentals, lubricant selection, storage and handling, contamination control, lubrication task planning and oil analysis. Participants learn to interpret oil analysis reports, use results to detect developing faults and build a lubrication programme that improves reliability and reduces maintenance cost.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Lubrication is often treated as a low-skill routine task, yet it has a major effect on equipment life. This course helps you build a world-class lubrication and oil analysis programme that extends asset life, reduces breakdowns and lowers lubricant consumption.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses technical presentations, lubricant selection exercises, contamination control demonstrations, oil analysis report interpretation workshops and programme design activities.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain lubrication principles and lubricant properties
  • Select appropriate lubricants for equipment and operating conditions
  • Apply best practice in lubricant storage, handling and application
  • Control contamination by particles, water and air
  • Interpret oil analysis results and identify developing problems
  • Design and implement a lubrication management programme
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Maintenance engineers and technicians
  • Reliability engineers
  • Lubrication technicians
  • Maintenance planners and supervisors
  • Plant and production engineers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Lubrication fundamentals
  • Lubricant selection
  • Contamination control
  • Oil sampling
  • Oil analysis interpretation
  • Lubrication programme management
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Lubrication Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Friction, wear and lubrication regimes
  2. 09:54–10:48Lubricant types: oils and greases
  3. 10:48–11:00Viscosity and other key properties
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Viscosity and other key properties (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Additives and their functions
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Identifying lubrication-related failures

Day 2Lubricant Selection and Application

  1. 09:00–09:54Selecting lubricants for bearings, gears and hydraulics
  2. 09:54–10:48Consolidating lubricants
  3. 10:48–11:00Application methods and quantities
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Application methods and quantities (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Lubrication schedules and routes
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Lubricant selection for plant equipment

Day 3Storage, Handling and Contamination Control

  1. 09:00–09:54Lubricant storage and dispensing
  2. 09:54–10:48Particle, water and air contamination
  3. 10:48–11:00Filtration and breathers
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Filtration and breathers (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Cleanliness targets
  7. 13:06–14:00Demonstration: Contamination control equipment

Day 4Oil Sampling and Analysis

  1. 09:00–09:54Sampling points and procedures
  2. 09:54–10:48Oil analysis tests and what they show
  3. 10:48–11:00Wear debris analysis
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Wear debris analysis (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Setting alarm limits
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Interpreting oil analysis reports

Day 5Building a Lubrication Programme

  1. 09:00–09:54Programme assessment and benchmarking
  2. 09:54–10:48Roles, skills and training
  3. 10:48–11:00Integration with the CMMS and condition monitoring
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Integration with the CMMS and condition monitoring (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Measuring benefits
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Lubrication improvement plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Singapore 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Amsterdam 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Singapore 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Rome 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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London 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Dubai 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€3,780.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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Paris 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Istanbul 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Amsterdam 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Singapore 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€3,780.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Dubai 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€5,680.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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Paris 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Istanbul 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€5,880.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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London 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Dubai 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

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Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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