Introduction to Lubricants

Introduction to Lubricants

A one day foundation course providing an overview of lubricants and the lubricant sector.

Course Outline

The origins of Lubricants
Base Oil Types
Additive Technology
Viscosity & Viscosity Classifications
Automotive Lubricants Classifications
Lubrication Fundamentals including Tribology
Who’s Who in the Lubricants Industry
Government Intervention
The Financial Landscape

Who should attend?

Individuals new to the industry or those returning to the sector working in non-managerial roles who would benefit from developing their knowledge of the core fundamentals underpinning lubricants and the lubricant sector. The course would suit administrators and assistants working in business support roles including finance, administration, sales, marketing, IT, HR and general office roles.

On completion of the course delegates can progress to the Certificate of Lubricant Competence.

The course can be offered as an in-house company-specific course to be held at your workplace or individuals may prefer to attend one of our open modules held once a year at the Hilton Hotel Leicester.

Date and venue

Thursday 30th October 2025 at the Hilton Hotel, Leicester

Cost
The course is available to companies at the following costs:

In House training
Members:  £2,497 plus vat for up to ten delegates. Additional delegates are charged at £180 each plus vat up to a maximum of 25 delegates.

Non Members: £3,245 plus vat for up to ten delegates.  Additional delegates are charged at £255 each plus vat up to a maximum of 25 delegates.

Open Module Training
Members: £375 plus vat
Non Members: £475 plus vat

Trainer
The trainer will be Rod Pesch CChem MRSC. With over 48 years experience in the Oil Industry few people can be as well placed to lead this introduction to the industry.

For more information or to book on the course please call +44 1442 875922 or email Megan Humphreys at events@ukla.org.uk

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