Maintenance and Asset Management

About the Course

Maintenance and Asset Management aims explicitly to develop your talents in the latest technologies and organisational strategies of maintenance and asset management, with direct application to the workplace. The main aim is to deliver fundamental knowledge and comprehensive skills to produce professionals capable of transforming an organisation’s maintenance culture and strategy. It addresses the significant need for managers and leaders in maintenance and asset management who can plan the care of long-lived, high-value assets for availability and maximum performance. 

This 5-day Maintenance and Asset Management training course will focus on acquiring advanced technical knowledge and the practical application and experience that delegates will gain as part of the program content. It will help delegates build hands-on expertise to use the tools and techniques in implementing asset inspection, planning, organising, and developing confidence in proposing customised maintenance routines and asset management compared to the OEM's suggested routines. Without proper maintenance, assets deteriorate over time, reducing the quality of the output produced. It can also impact the safety of the assets or people who operate it.

Furthermore, it will provide the delegates with the techniques to develop strategy-based maintenance frameworks suitable for any industrial scenario. It is also highly relevant to professionals working in the industry who are keen to extend their qualifications and knowledge in this field alongside individuals with other qualifications who possess considerable relevant industry experience.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Acquire knowledge about the evolution/history of maintenance and Asset Management
• Understand the difference between maintenance and assets 
• Know how organisations solve maintenance and asset problems
• Improve consistency and reliability of maintenance and asset information 
• Optimise maintenance and asset strategies or continuous improvement 
• Expand productivity through the use of timely and better information 
• Evaluate your current practices in other industries 
• Understand the failure modes and problem-solving

Training Approach

This training course will consist of presentations with interactive exercises supported by lecture presentations, video material, and applicable group case studies, including personal and professional experiences. The delegates will be persuaded and motivated to actively participate in group conversations while continuously being asked open-ended questions related to the subject matter and the applicability of information to meet workplace demands.

The Attendees

This training course would be of great use to almost anyone, and the skills covered are valuable for understanding the life cycle of an asset and how it impacts maintenance management.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Reliability and Quality Systems Engineers
• Safety and Integrity Professionals
• Maintenance and Asset Key Users
• Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, and Superintendents
• Stakeholders in the Maintenance Functions
• Operational Professionals who are interested in Maintenance and Asset Management
• Other Professionals involved in Continuous Process Improvement

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 

• The Evolution of Maintenance Asset Management
• The Difference between Maintenance and Assets
• Maintenance Practices Over Time
• The Integration Process of Maintenance and Asset Management
• Constant Changes in the Field of Maintenance
• Maintenance and Asset Policies

DAY TWO: IMPLEMENTATION OF MAINTENANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Policy, Strategy, Objectives, and Plans
• Maintenance Logistics Planning
• Risk Identification and Management
• Minimising Risk, Controlling Costs, and Lifecycle
• Information Systems and Performance Measurements
• Financial Implications and the Effect on the Organisation

DAY THREE: MODERN MAINTENANCE PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

• Different Types of Maintenance
• Current Changes in the Maintenance Environment
• New Methods are Not Always the Best Solution
• Efficient Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Identifying and Assigning Roles and Responsibilities
• Continuous Improvement in Maintenance

DAY FOUR: FAILURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

• Application of the Best Failure Management Tool
• Understand the Failure Management Policies
• Understand Failure Modes and Consequences
• Create and Include a Corrective Action Plan
• Execute a Preventive Management Plan
• Implementation of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FEMA)

DAY FIVE: LOGISTICS – THE HEART OF MAINTENANCE AND ASSET

• How logistics complement the outcome of maintenance and assets
• Understanding the Present Asset Tools and Software
• How to implement schedules, reports, and available resources
• Develop a Strong Sense of Asset Management Solutions
• Understand the Concept of “Birth to Grave” in Logistics Terms