1. Provides the student with a general intro to the practical aspects of machinery lubrication
2. Awareness training for mechanics, operators or others who indirectly affect machinery lubrication or as an introduction for lubrication technicians
3. Advanced overview for managers and supervisors
4. Determine who within the organization has an interest and/or aptitude for machinery lubrication so they may be scheduled for more advanced training on the subject
5. A refresher course for those who have been previously educated on the subject
6. What is included:
   1. Course book that corresponds to instructor's power point presentation
   2. Interactive session with film showing
   3. Lunch and coffee breaks during the day
   4. One (1) issue of Machinery Lubrication magazine
   5. Credit voucher worth $179; applicable to future public courses or onsite trainings
7. Who should attend:
   1. All Maintenance Professionals
   2. Operators, Mechanics, Technicians
   3. Reliability Engineers
   4. Production/Operations crew
8. Outline:
   1. Role of Lubrication in Machine Reliability
   2. Intro to lubricants & lube fundamentals
   3. Understanding Active Degradation
   4. Lubricating Grease Application Methods
   5. Lubricating Oil Application Methods
   6. Leakage Stability
   7. Selection of Lubricants
   8. Troubleshooting Lubrication Problems
9. This course may be taught in combination with other CRE courses during the same week, or in conjunction with consulting services to minimize travel and living expenses

Outline Details of LEOC: (LEOC I)

1. Role of Lubrication in Machine Reliability
   1. 10 roadblocks to achieving lube excellence
2. Intro to lubricants & lube fundamentals
   1. Six important functions of lubricating oils
   2. How oils and greases are formulated and why it is important
   3. How friction is generated in lubricated machinery
   4. The importance of oil film thickness and critical clearances
   5. Compatibility: how synthetics match up with seals and mineral oils
3. Understanding Active Degradation
   1. How water affects base oil, additives ad the machine
   2. Effects of oxidation on the oil, grease and the machine
   3. How to control and eliminate aeration problems
4. Lubricating Grease Application Methods
   1. Tips for avoiding incompatible grease mixtures
   2. Best practices for the maintenance of grease guns and fittings
   3. How central lubrication work ? advantages and disadvantages
   4. Best practices for greasing motor bearings
   5. How to calculate grease intervals and quantity
   6. Important tips for working with your motor rebuild shop
5. Lubricating Oil Application Methods
   1. Overview of oil lube methods and devices
   2. How to use oil mist and other automatic lube methods
6. Leakage Stability
   1. How to identify and classify leaks
   2. Strategies for locating and correcting leaks
   3. Leakage management strategies for lube excellence
7. Selection of Lubricants
   1. Knowing what lubricant to use, how much and how frequent
   2. Troubleshooting tips
   3. Realizing the basic elements of a gear oil and how to keep it stable
   4. Correct level of oil and various application methods
8. Troubleshooting Lubrication Problems
   1. Gearbox lubrication problems
   2. Journal bearing problems
   3. Rolling Element bearing problems
   4. Hydraulic system problems