Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering Management
Lubrication Management and Machinery Lubrication
This practical course develops directly applicable capability in Lubrication Management and Machinery Lubrication. Participants work in depth on Lubrication Fundamentals, and Lubricant Selection, and Storage and Handling, then convert the methods into tools and actions suited to their workplace.
Objectives
- Apply the principles and methods of lubrication fundamentals in a workplace context.
- Apply the principles and methods of lubricant selection in a workplace context.
- Apply the principles and methods of storage and handling in a workplace context.
- Apply the principles and methods of application practices in a workplace context.
- Apply the principles and methods of oil analysis and condition in a workplace context.
- Apply the principles and methods of lubrication program governance in a workplace context.
Target audience
- Professionals responsible for the subject area
- Managers and supervisors
- Analysts, coordinators, and specialists
- Project and improvement teams
- Employees preparing for broader responsibilities
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Program outline
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
Module 1: Lubrication Fundamentals
Friction, wear, viscosity, and film regimes
Oil and grease functions
Failure from wrong lubricant or application
Module 2: Lubricant Selection
Base oil, additive, viscosity grade, and compatibility
Temperature, speed, load, and environment
OEM guidance and rationalized product list
Module 3: Storage and Handling
Receiving, labeling, shelf life, and contamination control
Dedicated containers and transfer equipment
Clean, cool, and dry storage practices
Module 4: Application Practices
Quantity, interval, route, and fitting control
Grease guns, breathers, filters, and sight glasses
Preventing overgreasing and cross-contamination
Module 5: Oil Analysis and Condition
Sampling points and representative samples
Viscosity, particles, water, wear metals, and trends
Turning results into maintenance action
Module 6: Lubrication Program Governance
Asset routes, standards, ownership, and records
Leak, consumption, cleanliness, and compliance measures
Lubrication excellence roadmap
Materials provided
- ○ Course-specific presentation slides
- ○ Practical exercises and facilitated activities
- ○ Course-specific worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Applied workplace case studies
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for implementation questions
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D adapts this program to the participant group and workplace context. Delivery combines structured explanation with course-specific exercises, realistic cases, working tools, and an action-planning component so participants can transfer the learning to their roles.
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