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Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals

Free mechanical maintenance course: bearings, lubrication, alignment, belts and chains, gearboxes, torque and vibration basics. Certificate optional and paid.

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Free to learn. Verifiable certificate £19 when you pass the final exam (optional, VAT included).

Level
Beginner
Modules
8
Video
Self-paced
Price
Free

Outcome

What you will be able to do

Identify bearing types and read basic designations, fit a bearing correctly, recognise common failure modes, choose and apply lubricant, carry out a basic shaft alignment check, set belt tension and measure chain wear, inspect a gearbox, tighten bolts in sequence with a torque wrench, and run a simple condition check route.

  • Identify bearing types and read a basic bearing designation
  • Fit a bearing without damaging it
  • Recognise the main bearing failure modes
  • Calculate a sensible grease quantity and spot over-greasing
  • Check soft foot and describe the order of an alignment
  • Set V-belt tension and measure chain elongation
  • Tighten a flange in a cross pattern with a torque wrench and run a basic condition check route

Software

None required.

Hardware

None required. A bench with a bearing, a torque wrench and a belt gauge makes practice more real.

Syllabus

8 modules

Each module has video lessons, notes and a short quiz. The final exam closes the course.

  1. 1Rolling Bearings: Types, Codes and Correct Fitting3 lessons
  2. 2Why Bearings Fail and What to Look For3 lessons
  3. 3Lubrication: Grease and Oil3 lessons
  4. 4Shaft Alignment and Couplings3 lessons
  5. 5Belts and Chains3 lessons
  6. 6Gearboxes, Fasteners and Torque3 lessons
  7. 7Vibration and Condition Checks3 lessons
  8. 8Final Assessment1 lesson

How it works

How this course works

  1. Watch the video lessonsOne module at a time, at your own pace.
  2. Take the module quizA short quiz at the end of each module shows what stuck.
  3. Keep your notesWrite in My notes beside each module and ask the trainer if you are stuck.
  4. Sit the final examPass it once you have been through the modules.
  5. Certificate, if you want oneOptionalPaid, and only after you pass. Anyone can check it online.

Certificate

An optional certificate when you pass

Learning is free. Pass the final exam and you can have a certificate for £19, including VAT, with a number employers can check online. It records that you completed a free online course; it is not a regulated qualification or a CPD certificate.

  • Your name, the course, its study time and your final exam score
  • A unique certificate number and a QR code to its verification page
  • Issued by Wartens Ltd; add it to your LinkedIn profile in one click
  • Pay now or after you pass: it is issued the moment you pass the final

How the certificate works

Sample certificate for Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals

Credits

Who made the lessons

The video lessons belong to their creators. EDWartens wrote the study plan, notes, quizzes and the final exam.

Questions

About this course

Do I need a workshop to learn this?
No. The videos show the procedures and the practice tasks are paper exercises. A bench with a bearing, belt and torque wrench helps but is not needed.
Which brand's procedures does the course follow?
The course uses general good practice from bearing, belt and chain makers such as SKF, Gates and Renold. For your own machines always follow the manufacturer's manual and your site's procedures.
Is this an apprenticeship qualification?
No. It is a free knowledge course with an optional £19 EDWartens certificate. Apprenticeships and NVQs are assessed separately.
Does the course cover hydraulics?
No. Pneumatics are covered in the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer course. Hydraulics are a separate topic.
Who made the video lessons?
Manufacturers and independent trainers on their own YouTube channels, credited on the page. EDWartens did not make them and the creators are not affiliated with EDWartens.

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