This part of ISO 18436 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 this part of ISO 18436 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.
This part of ISO 18436 covers a three-category classification programme that is based on the technical areas
delineated herein.