Stop guessing why bearings fail, learn to find out for certain
Bearing Root Cause Failure Analysis
Build the bearing failure analysis and diagnostic skills that real industrial reliability programs actually depend on.
- UK Licensed
- Global Standards
- Expert Instructor
- 5 Day Training
- Overview
Course Overview
Most maintenance teams replace a failed bearing, log it as “normal wear,” and move on without ever finding out what actually happened. The same failure mode quietly repeats a few months later, on the same machine or a similar one nearby, and nobody connects the dots because nobody ever looked closely enough the first time.
That’s exactly the gap this Bearing Root Cause Failure Analysis program is built to close. The course covers bearing failure analysis, bearing damage examination, and fault tree testing across a wide range of industrial bearing types and applications. It sits within our corporate training and professional training courses portfolio, alongside our NEBOSH Fire Certificate and other programs in our training portfolio.
Whether you’re new to bearing inspection or formalizing years of field intuition into structured failure analysis training, this gives you a repeatable method for finding the real cause instead of guessing at it.
- Goals
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify common bearing failure modes and distinguish genuine root causes from surface-level symptoms
- Apply fault tree analysis and cause and effect analysis techniques to real bearing failure investigations
- Conduct a thorough bearing test and bearing damage analysis using visual and physical evidence correctly
- Recognize bearing lubrication failure patterns and separate them from load or installation-related causes
- Reference ISO 15243 failure mode classification to communicate findings in a standardized, defensible way
- Develop corrective and preventive actions that actually address root causes, not just the immediate symptom
- Key Points
Who Should Attend?
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineers
- Rotating Equipment Specialists & Technicians
- Bearing Suppliers & Technical Support Staff
- Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigators
- Plant Maintenance Supervisors
- Quality and Inspection Professionals
- Key Benefits
Key Benefits of the Course
- Hands-on bearing failure analysis training built around real failed components, not theoretical diagrams alone
- Practical fault tree analysis skills you can apply the next time a failure investigation actually matters
- Strengthen bearing damage analysis capability that holds up against vague "normal wear" assumptions
- Understand ISO 15243 classification well enough to communicate findings clearly to engineering and management
- Build corrective & preventive actions that reduce repeat failures instead of just replacing parts faster
- Outline
Course Outline
Day 1: Bearing Failure Fundamentals and Failure Modes
- Covers common bearing failure modes in depth, including fatigue, wear, corrosion, and electrical damage patterns
- Introduces ISO 15243 classification as a shared language for describing and categorizing failure evidence
- Real component examples show how different failure modes leave distinct, identifiable physical signatures
Day 2: Bearing Inspection and Damage Analysis Techniques
- Covers structured bearing inspection methods for examining failed components without destroying critical evidence
- Participants practice bearing damage analysis on sample failed bearings, identifying patterns step by step
- Output is a documented inspection checklist that participants can apply directly to their own failure investigations
Day 3: Lubrication Failure and Root Cause Investigation
- Covers bearing lubrication failure causes, including contamination, starvation, and incorrect lubricant selection
- Participants distinguish lubrication-related failures from load, misalignment, and installation-related causes
- Hands-on exercises using real lubrication failure case examples drawn from actual industrial settings
Day 4: Fault Tree Analysis and Cause, Effect Analysis
- Covers fault tree analysis methodology for tracing a failure back through contributing factors systematically
- Participants build a cause-and-effect analysis for a real or sample bearing failure scenario
- Output is a completed fault tree that participants can present clearly to engineering and operations teams
Day 5: Corrective Actions and Final Investigation Project
- Covers how to develop corrective and preventive actions that target root causes rather than surface symptoms
- Participants complete a full bearing failure analysis investigation from inspection through final recommendation
- Everyone leaves with direct instructor feedback and a repeatable method for future failure investigations
- Terms
Training Methodology
This Bearing Root Cause Failure Analysis program combines:
- Practical bearing failure analysis workshops using real failed components and sample evidence
- Hands-on fault tree analysis and cause and effect review exercises tied to actual industrial scenarios
- Structured bearing inspection practice with peer review and instructor feedback
- Guidance aligned to ISO 15243 classification standards for consistent, defensible reporting
- Achievements
Certification
Participants receive a course completion certificate from our Corporate Training Center. The program builds practical, investigation-ready skills in bearing failure analysis and root cause methodology. In-house training is available for maintenance and reliability teams dealing with recurring bearing failures. Contact us for upcoming dates across our Public Training Courses calendar.
- Case Study
Case Study Example
A processing plant had replaced the same motor bearing three times in eighteen months, each time logging the failure simply as “wear” without further investigation. After staff completed the Bearing Root Cause Failure Analysis program, a proper inspection revealed a consistent lubrication contamination issue traced back to a faulty seal design. Once the seal was corrected, the bearing ran well past its expected service life with no further failures, saving the plant from a fourth unplanned replacement.
- Why Choose
Why Select This Program?
Plenty of maintenance teams can replace a bearing quickly, but can’t actually explain why it failed in the first place. As part of our broader corporate training offerings, this Bearing Root Cause Failure Analysis program is built around practical fault tree analysis and bearing damage analysis, where failing analysis training translates directly into fewer repeat failures and far more confident corrective action decisions. You may also be interested in our programs within our training portfolio.
- Connect
Contact Us
Ready to enroll or build a root cause investigation capability across your maintenance team? Contact us for upcoming dates across our training portfolio, the same portfolio that includes our NEBOSH Fire Certificate and other in-house solutions tailored to your organization.
- FAQs
Fequently Asked Questions
What is the Bearing Root Cause Failure Analysis program?
A structured bearing failure analysis program covering failure modes, inspection, lubrication-related causes, and fault tree analysis, aligned to ISO 15243 classification standards.
Do participants need prior failure analysis experience?
No prior experience is required. Participants with a maintenance, reliability, or rotating equipment background will find the technical content directly applicable from day one.
Is this course only relevant for certain types of bearings?
No. The principles covered apply broadly across most industrial bearing types and applications, though examples are drawn from common rotating equipment scenarios.
How does proper failure analysis actually reduce maintenance costs?
Identifying the true root cause prevents the same failure from repeating, which is almost always cheaper than continuing to replace parts without ever fixing the underlying issue.
Which industries benefit most from bearing failure analysis training?
Manufacturing, power generation, and processing industries see the heaviest use, but any facility relying on rotating equipment has a direct use case for understanding why bearings actually fail.
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Course Schedule
Select your preferred date & venue
24 Feb -- 28 Feb
Kenya
GBP 4595/Person
23-Jun -- 27-Jun
KSA
GBP 4595/Person
22-Sep -- 26-Sep
Hungary
GBP 4595/Person
15 Dec -- 19 Dec
Ethopia
GBP 4595/Person
24 Feb -- 28 Feb
Kenya
GBP 3595/Person
23-Jun -- 27-Jun
KSA
GBP 3595/Person
22-Sep -- 26-Sep
Hungary
GBP 3595/Person
15 Dec -- 19 Dec
Ethopia
GBP 3595/Person
Duration
5 Days