Chevron's Lubricants University Offers Lubrication Course in Spanish
SAN RAMON, CALIF., April 24, 2007 - Chevron's Lubricants University, an online training resource offering information on relevant technologies and trends in the lubrication and maintenance industry, today announced that it will offer its "Fundamentals of Lubrication" training course in Spanish. The course targets Spanish speaking industrial maintenance professionals and maintenance departments with Spanish speaking employees interested in gaining an understanding of lubrication and its role in preventing wear and friction in mechanical equipment. "We have seen the number of Spanish speaking maintenance professionals grow with the increasing Hispanic population in the United States," said Virginia Moser, training coordinator, Chevron North America Lubricants. "To reach this developing market, it made sense to offer our most popular course in Spanish. By diversifying our course offerings, we have made Lubricants University a more valuable resource for our customers."
In the "Fundamentals of Lubrication" course, viscosity and the lubrication identification systems are reviewed and applied to common wear and friction problems. The course is divided into five sections:
1) Introduction 2) Friction 3) Viscosity 4) Viscosity Grades 5) Wear
This course is free. Other Courses are available to the general public and cost $59.95 each. To purchase a course by credit card, call the Chevron Fulfillment Center at 1-866-7LUBESU (1-866-758-2378). A subscription program is available for companies interested in offering training to multiple employees. The subscription fee is dependent on the number of employees taking courses and the number of courses a company chooses to take. For further details regarding the subscription program please contact: lublearn@chevron.com or contactus@lubricantsuniversity.com.
All Lubricants University courses offer a certificate of completion once a student has successfully completed the training.
About LubricantsUniversity.com
LubricantsUniversity.com is an online training and informational resource for individuals in the lubrication and maintenance markets serving the commercial on- and off-highway, construction, mining and industrial segments. The site is designed to be a convenient, cost and time-saving solution for individuals interested in job related training and education on relevant technologies, trends, issues and solutions.
Other valuable courses available online in English include: * Fundamentals of Lubrication * Heavy Duty Engine Lubrication * Lubricant Additives * Base Oils * Hydraulic Systems * Industrial Gear Lubrication * Heavy Duty Coolants * Automotive Grease * Industrial Grease * Passenger Car Engine Lubrication * Automotive Gear Lubrication * Electric Motor Bearing LubricationFor more information visit: www.lubricantsuniversity.com
About Chevron Products Company Chevron Products Company is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation . A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex brand names. Select brands include Havoline(r), Delo(r), Ursa(r), Revtex(r) and Texaco Xpress Lube(r). Chevron Products Company owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products and new generation base oil technology, as well as coolants. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, Chevron Products Company, together with its Chevron affiliates worldwide, is ranked among the top three global marketers of lubricants, and is active in more than 180 countries.
