Recertification
Recertification
Certification as a Vibration Analyst is valid for five years from the date of current certification level.
After five years, and in compliance with ISO 18436: Part I, certified Vibration Analysts are required to recertify.
Click the Recertification Requirements tab for relevant ISO standards information.
The Vibration Institute policies for recertification are as follows:
- Not lapsed: Recertify without testing based on the category-based point system or re-certify by retesting at current category classification.
- Lapsed 1 day to 6 months (grace period): Recertify without testing based on the category-based point system or recertify by retesting at current category classification.
- Lapsed 6 months to 2 years: Recertify by testing at expired category classification.
- Lapsed 2 years or more: Recertification process starts with examination at an applicable category classification. (Options are Category I, Category II, or Category III; an applicant with a long-expired Category IV certification must begin recertification at Category III).
Payment for Recertification can be made through our Online Store.
Recertification process information is provided below the forms download. If you have additional recertification questions, contact the Institute at vicertification@vi-institute.org
To download a copy of the current CF024 Application to renew by points form, be sure to open the Renew by Points Application in Adobe Reader to utilize the fillable PDF.
Download CF024 Application to renew by points form
Payment must be made through our online store
To download a copy of the current CF058 Application to recertify by examination form, be sure to open the Recertify by Examination Application in Adobe Reader to utilize the fillable PDF.
Download RCF058 Application to recertify by examination form
Invoice will be sent upon receipt of application for payment
Once you're certified or recertified, the perfect way to showcase your certification and to show your VI pride, is by displaying your certificate in a Vibration Institute certificate frame!
Recertification at the current level of certification can be achieved in one of two ways:
Renewal
Provide evidence of continuing education experience, training and/or technical activity. Points for renewal can be earned for vibration-related activities including work experience, professional development, attending industry, association or chapter meetings, and vibration-related presentations and published articles.
Re-examination
You may take the certification exam for the category at which you are currently, or were previously certified. This requires scheduling an examination and securing a proctor per established Vibration Institute protocol.
Recertification Pricing (By Points)
Category I | US Residents: $100 | International Residents: $150 |
Category II | US Residents: $150 | International Residents: $200 |
Category III | US Residents: $250 | International Residents: $300 |
Category IV | US Residents: $350 | International Residents: $400 |
Recertification Pricing (By Exam)
Category I | US Residents: $275 | |
Category II | US Residents: $325 |
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Category III | US Residents: $375 |
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Category IV | US Residents: $425 |
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International Residents should contact one of our International Representatives if recertifying by exam for pricing.
Vibration Analysts are certified on the basis of ability to function at a specified level. The motivation for recertification is to ensure that the Vibration Analyst maintains the capability to function at the level certified. Points toward recertification can be earned in various ways. The Vibration Institute Certification Committee has approved renewal requirements in Table 1 as follows:
Table 1 – Renewal Requirements and Points
Category I | 23 Points |
Category II | 26 Points |
Category III | 29 Points |
Category IV | 32 Points |
Please note: applications for renewal may not be submitted more than six months prior to your certification expiration date.
Experience
Points are earned by performing vibration-related* work. The rates at which points are earned are shown below. The percentage of time engaged in vibration-related* work is based on a standard 2000-hour work year with a maximum of 20 points allowed per recertification period.
0% 0 points
>10% 1 point
>20% 2 points
>40% 3 points
>60% 4 points
Note: Renewal requires the certificant to engage in vibration-related* work without any significant interruption. At least one experience point in each certification year is required. For more details, please contact the Institute.
Professional Development
Documented technical training, meetings & conferences, presentations & publications can result in points towards renewal of certification.
Technical Training
Attending and/or leading formal classes from recognized training organizations and otherwise verifiable supervised training can earn professional development points as follows.
Up to 25% of points in documented technical training points may be earned by self-study.
Meeting & Conference Attendance
Points are earned for attending meeting and conferences and may be earned for similar events without rate reduction. Points are earned at the following rates with a maximum of 16 points per recertification period:
Maximum of 3 points/year
Presentations and Publications
Points are earned for original, documented vibration-related technical presentations and for original vibration-related articles published in recognized technical publications that are available for public distribution. Points for the same presentation are granted once per five-year certification period. Points for an article are granted only once.
Renewal Credit Definitions
Teleconferences and Online Meetings
Teleconferences do not qualify for credit, however, if the conference was held via WebEx, GoToMeeting or other similar online meeting program where technical presentations may be viewed interactively, it may be considered. To apply for credit for an online meeting, you must submit an agenda of topics and presentations for the event, indicate what you attended or participated in, and provide proof of attendance.
Teaching Classes
Credits for teaching classes are awarded for teaching formal classes by recognized organizations only. Credits are not awarded for informal sessions, classes, or ongoing mentoring. If you claim teaching credit and it is not for a recognized organization and a published course, you must present evidence of the class, including, a syllabus, samples of class materials, number of hours of instruction time, the timeframe over which it was provided (e.g., 24 hours of instruction over 3-days), and the number of class attendees.
Technical Meetings and Conferences
Points are awarded for attendance at recognized industry technical meetings and conferences. If you attend a company or other non-recognized meeting or conference, you must submit an agenda of topics and presentations for the event, indicate what you attended or participated in, and provide proof of attendance.
Training
Credits for training are awarded for attending formal classes from recognized organizations. Credits are not awarded for working with a Certified Vibration Analyst that is providing ongoing mentoring to you. Time spent taking certification exams does not qualify for credit, however, time spent on training exams and reviews that are part of a class does qualify. If you claim credit for a non-recognized class, you must present evidence of the class, including, a syllabus, samples of class materials, number of hours of instruction time, the timeframe over which it was provided (e.g., 24 hours of instruction over 3-days), and proof of attendance and completion. Up to 25% of points in documented technical training points may be earned by self-study.
Correspondence Courses
Credits for successfully completing formal correspondence courses from recognized organizations can be claimed. The number of points that can be claimed is generally equal to the number of CEU’s awarded for the course.