SPM AVA Category I
Entry-level vibration analysis certification — the foundation for reading vibration data and recognising basic machine fault conditions.
How it works
SPM AVA Category I is the entry point into formal vibration analysis certification — covering the fundamentals of vibration theory, data collection and basic fault recognition that every condition monitoring programme is built on.
VibroCon Academy delivers this course as authorised online e-learning through the SPM Academy TEC network, giving new analysts and technicians a properly certified starting point rather than picking up vibration analysis informally on the job.
What our SPM AVA Category I course covers
- Introduction to vibration theory
- Fault analysis fundamentals
- Condition monitoring technology
- Introduction to reliability
- Data capturing fundamentals
- Equipment knowledge
- Understanding condition monitoring
- Basic mathematics
Signs it's time to enrol
A technician new to vibration data collection
A maintenance team building condition monitoring capability from the ground up
A route-based data collector needing formal certification
Preparing a team member to progress toward Category II and III
Common questions about SPM AVA Category I course
Who is Category I for?
Technicians and analysts just starting out in vibration analysis — it's the recognised entry point before progressing to Category II and III.
Is this course fully online?
Yes — delivered as online e-learning through the SPM Academy TEC network, at your own pace.
Can I go straight to Category II or III without doing Category I?
Talk to us about your existing experience — the categories are designed to build progressively, but your starting point depends on your background.