About the Course

This 5-day comprehensive Maintenance & Reliability Best Practices training course provides a deep dive into key principles, strategies, and best practices in the field of maintenance & reliability. This programme takes a methodical approach to introduce learners to the foundational principles, advanced strategy and industry-recognised best practices instrumental in the M&R sector. With an emphasis on practical learning and applicability, it covers a spectrum of crucial subjects, such as diverse maintenance strategies, effective maintenance work management, robust reliability management, and insightful M&R performance management.

The delegates will be equipped with the competencies to apply learned strategies and techniques directly to real-world scenarios. It will ensure smooth skills transfer to their workplaces and enhance their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. In addition, they will also grasp the role of change management in maintenance and reliability, including managing resistance to change, implementing improvements, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

It is a value-driven offering that extends beyond theoretical understanding. It empowers the delegates to initiate continuous improvement within their organisations, enhancing asset longevity, improving productivity, and reducing operational costs. It is a stepping stone for professionals aiming to excel in their roles and contribute significantly to their organisation's success.

Core Objectives

This training course will empower the delegates with comprehensive knowledge and practical industrial maintenance and reliability skills, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand fundamental principles of maintenance & reliability
• Analyse various maintenance strategies and their applications
• Apply work management principles to optimise maintenance activities
• Evaluate the use and impact of CMMS in M&R performance
• Create a continuous improvement plan in their organisation

Training Approach

This training course uses engaging teaching methods to ensure effective learning. It includes dynamic lectures for presenting theoretical concepts and real-world case studies to illustrate application. Interactive group activities and hands-on workshops facilitate practical skills development. Personal reflection tasks are embedded to deepen understanding, and open forum discussions provide a space for questions and sharing experiences. The teaching approach prioritises active participation, encouraging delegates to bring industry challenges.

The Attendees

This training course includes professionals managing, executing, or supervising maintenance & reliability operations within their organisations. It will significantly benefit individuals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills, drive efficiency, and initiate continuous improvement in industrial maintenance & reliability.

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

• Maintenance Managers & Supervisors
• Reliability Engineers & Specialists
• Maintenance Planners
• Maintenance Schedulers
• Maintenance Specialists
• Asset Managers
• Operations Managers & Supervisors

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY

• Understanding the Concepts of Maintenance & Reliability
• Significance of Maintenance & Reliability in Industrial Operations
• Business Case for Maintenance & Reliability
• Relationship between Asset Management, Maintenance, and Reliability
• Overview of Asset Management Frameworks: ISO 55000 and GFMAM

DAY TWO: MAINTENANCE WORK MANAGEMENT

• Principles of Maintenance Work Management: Planning, Scheduling, and Execution
• Techniques for Effective Work Planning, Job Scoping, and Resource Allocation
• Strategies for Optimising Maintenance Scheduling
• Importance of Parts and Materials Management in Maintenance
• Overview of Inventory Control, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Spare Parts Management

DAY THREE: RELIABILITY MANAGEMENT

• Principles of Reliability Management: Asset Hierarchy, Asset Criticality Analysis, and Reliability Engineering
• Application of Failure Analysis Techniques for Reliability: FMEA, RCM, and RCA
• Introduction to Various Condition Monitoring Techniques
• Evaluation and Selection of Appropriate Condition Monitoring Techniques
• Effective Reliability Management in Industrial Settings

DAY FOUR: MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Importance of Measuring Performance in Maintenance & Reliability
• Techniques for Establishing and Analysing Performance Targets
• Introduction to Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS): Benefits and Challenges
• Role of Change Management in Maintenance & Reliability
• Strategies for overcoming resistance to change and building a culture of continuous improvement

DAY FIVE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT METHODS & CLOSE OUT

• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Application of Lean Principles to Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiencies in Maintenance
• Application of Root Cause Analysis in a Maintenance Context
• The Utilisation of Various Maintenance Improvement Tools
• Key Concepts and Techniques