MLT I
This comprehensive course, designed and taught by Rafe Britton—a renowned lubrication expert with extensive field experience—prepares participants to succeed in the Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) certification exam. Delivered through on-demand video modules, this course covers all aspects of the MLT Level I Body of Knowledge, providing both foundational principles and practical applications of lubrication best practices.
Why Take This Course?
- Comprehensive Preparation: Aligns with ISO standards and the ICML MLT Level I Body of Knowledge, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the certification exam.
- Practical Expertise: Learn from real-world scenarios shared by Rafe Britton, drawing from his years of field experience.
- Flexible Learning: On-demand video modules let you learn at your own pace, making it convenient for busy professionals.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of lubrication fundamentals, best practices, and how to apply them to maximize machine reliability and efficiency. Whether you’re new to lubrication or looking to formalize your skills, this course sets you on the path to becoming a certified Machine Lubrication Technician.




Course Syllabus
Maintenance Strategy
- Understand why machines fail and the role of lubrication in preventing failures.
- Learn how poor maintenance impacts profitability and how lubrication strategies enhance reliability.
Lubrication Theory
- Explore tribology fundamentals, the functions of lubricants, and key lubrication types such as hydrodynamic and elasto-hydrodynamic.
Lubricants
- Deep dive into base oils, additives, and grease formulation.
- Learn about physical, chemical, and performance properties of lubricants, including grease thickeners and their compatibility.
Lubricant Selection
- Master the process of selecting the right viscosity, base oils, and additives for specific machinery.
- Tailor lubricant choices to application and environmental needs, from hydraulic systems to gearboxes.
Lubricant Application
- Calculate lubricant volumes and re-lubrication frequencies.
- Compare manual and automatic delivery methods, including grease systems, oil mist, and drip lubricators.
- Learn when and how to employ automated systems effectively.
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Develop lube routes and schedules for maximum efficiency.
- Leverage oil analysis and other technologies to ensure lubrication effectiveness.
Lube Condition Control
- Explore filtration and separation technologies, filter ratings, and system design.
- Learn how to maintain lubricant cleanliness for improved machine life.
Lube Storage and Management
- Implement proper storage, inventory management, and receiving procedures.
- Maintain application tools like grease guns and ensure health and safety standards are met.
Who is this course for?
Lubrication Technicians
Fitters & Turners
Condition Monitoring Technicians
Laboratory Analysts
Lubrication Engineers
Industrial Lubricants Salespeople
Meet the expert

Rafe Britton, the Lubrication Expert, is known within the industry for his YouTube channel and podcast, and works with mid-size industrials improve their equipment uptime while reducing the cost of their lubrication program. He is a mechanical engineer with 13 years of experience on both sides of the industry; both as an operator, and lubricant supplier. Rafe holds a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Physics from UNSW.
Rafe is a technical committee member for the Australian Lubricants Association, a Precision Lubrication Magazine editorial board member, an advisory board member of Lubricant Expo, exam board member of the International Council of Machinery Lubrication and a technical editor of TLT, the monthly publication of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. Rafe is ICML MLE, MLA III, MLT II, VIM and VPR certified and is a Chartered Professional Engineer through Engineers Australia.
$100.00/ month
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Snapshot
- Maintenance Strategies
- Lubrication Theory & Fundamentals
- Lubricants and their Properties
- Lubricating Greases and their Properties
- Plain & Rolling Element Lubrication
- Controlling Lubricant Contamination
- Gear Lubrication
- Engine Lubrication
- Hydraulic Lubrication
- Compressor & Turbine Lubrication
- Lubrication Methods
- Lubricant Storage & Management
- Filtration Methods and Conditioning
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