Asset, Asset Integrity and Maintenance Management Certification Course

Why Select this Training Course?

In a world where assets represent a significant investment for any business, the management and maintenance of these assets become a critical component of a company’s operational success and longevity. The Asset, Asset Integrity and Maintenance Management Certification Course provides advanced training in managing these valuable resources efficiently, ensuring their reliability and availability.

How do we prolong asset lifecycles?

The course discusses strategies for balancing cost-effective maintenance with maximising asset life, focusing on delivering value through extended reliability and well-managed decommissioning processes.

What are the newest asset integrity technologies?

Exploring current industry-leading practices and technological innovations, such as digital twins and predictive analytics, this course provides practitioners with the skills to leverage data and technology for improved asset management.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for senior-level professionals responsible for managing and maintaining assets, including:

• Maintenance Managers
• Asset Managers
• Plant Managers
• Reliability Engineers
• Safety Engineers
• Operations Managers
• Anyone involved in the lifecycle management of physical assets

What are the Course Objectives?

Participants, in the course will:

• Gain an understanding of asset management and integrity.
• Learn how to implement strategies to enhance asset reliability and performance.
• Acquire the skills to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into asset management practices.
• Put into practice the approaches to maintenance management.
• Foster a culture of improvement in both asset and maintenance operations.

How will this course be delivered?

The course will be presented through methods, including;

• Engaging workshops featuring case studies and group activities.
• Lectures delivered by experts in the industry.
• Hands-on sessions utilising the software tools and applications.
• Seminars covering topics led by guest speakers.
• Access, to resources and learning materials.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Principles of Asset and Maintenance Management

• Importance of asset management within business strategy.
• Lifecycle management from acquisition to decommissioning.
• Risk-based maintenance strategies.
• ISO 55000 series standards for asset management.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance approaches.
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Leadership in asset and maintenance management.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Module 2: Asset Integrity Management Systems

• Ensuring asset reliability and availability.
• Corrosion management and control methodologies.
• Inspection, testing, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Fitness-for-service (FFS) and remaining life assessments.
• Asset integrity in harsh and challenging environments.
• Regulatory and compliance issues impacting asset integrity.
• Incident investigation and learning from failures.

Module 3: Advanced Reliability Engineering

• Reliability modelling and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving techniques.
• Asset health monitoring and diagnostics.
• Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) planning.
• Statistical analysis in maintenance decisions.
• Lifecycle costing and value optimisation.
• Spare parts inventory and supply chain optimisation.
• The role of human factors in reliability engineering.
• Implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• The role of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in reliability.
• Reliability and maintainability (R&M) program development.
• Developing and sustaining a reliability culture.
• Benchmarking and performance improvement.

Module 4: Asset Performance Modelling and Simulation

• Performance metrics and measurement systems.
• Data analytics in asset management.
• Creating digital twins for performance tracking.
• Scenario planning and decision support systems.
• Simulating asset performance and response.
• Asset performance optimisation techniques.
• Leveraging enterprise asset management (EAM) software.
• Integrating operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT).

Module 5: Asset Information Management

• Strategies for effective data management.
• Information requirements for lifecycle asset management.
• Building and implementing asset information systems.
• Ensuring data quality and governance.
• Asset registers and documentation management.
• Integrating BIM with asset management.
• GIS applications in asset management.
• Cybersecurity and data protection in asset management systems.
• Asset tagging technologies and smart sensors.

Module 6: Sustainability and Asset Management

• Role of assets in environmental sustainability.
• Energy efficiency and carbon footprint assessment of assets.
• Incorporating sustainability into maintenance practices.
• Sustainable decommissioning and disposal of assets.

Module 7: Maintenance Strategy Development and Implementation

• Developing a strategic maintenance plan.
• Maintenance outsourcing vs. in-house capabilities.
• Work management and resource scheduling.
• Change management in maintenance practices.
• Contractor management and performance evaluation.
• Safety and compliance in maintenance operations.
• Maintenance audit and continuous improvement process.
• Training and competence development in maintenance.

Module 8: Cost Management and Optimisation in Maintenance

• Understanding maintenance costs and budgeting
• Lifecycle cost analysis for maintenance decision making.
• Total cost of ownership models.
• Prioritisation of maintenance activities based on cost-benefit analysis.
• Cost reduction and control strategies.
• Value-driven maintenance (VDM).
• Optimising return on assets (ROA) with focused maintenance interventions.
• Effective spare parts management for cost optimisation.

Module 9: Technological Innovations in Asset and Maintenance Management

• Implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions.
• Utilising Augmented Reality (AR) for maintenance and training.
• The impact of drones in inspections and monitoring.

Module 10: Future Trends and Challenges in Asset Management

• Assessing the impact of emerging technologies on asset management.
• Future challenges in regulatory and standards compliance.
• The role of big data analytics in predictive asset management.
• Advanced materials and nanotechnology in asset enhancement.
• Smart assets and self-diagnostic capabilities.
• The shift towards circular economy principles in asset management.
• Building resilience in asset management against natural and man-made disruptions.
• The integration of asset management with smart cities and infrastructure.
• Public perception and stakeholder engagement in asset-intensive industries.
• Geopolitical influences on asset management strategies.
• The next frontier in skill development for asset managers.
• Investment strategies and funding models for asset-intensive projects.
• Transitioning to a remote and digitally enabled workforce in asset management.

Module 11: Strategic Asset Management Planning (SAMP)

• Defining the context of an organisation’s assets in SAMP.
• Aligning asset management objectives with the organisational goals.
• Developing asset management policy, strategy, and plans.
• Asset management decision-making processes.
• Managing asset-related risk within the SAMP framework.
• The role of leadership and corporate governance in SAMP.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and continual improvement of asset management plans.
• Communication and stakeholder involvement in SAMP.

Module 12: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management in Asset Operations

• HSE regulations and compliance for asset management.
• Developing and implementing HSE policies in asset operations.
• Risk management and mitigation in environmental health and safety.
• Enhancing HSE performance through technology and systems.
• Emergency response planning and incident management.
• Asset implications in environmental and sustainability reporting.
• HSE training, awareness, and competence in asset management.
• Waste management and pollutant control in asset operations.

Module 13: Contract and Procurement Management for Assets

• Principles of contract management in the asset lifecycle.
• Developing procurement strategies for asset management.
• Vendor management and performance evaluation.
• Contractual risk management and compliance.
• Life cycle contracting – end-to-end procurement practices.
• E-procurement systems and their integration in asset management.
• Asset acquisition and disposal processes.
• Aligning procurement with sustainability goals.

Module 14: Integration of Asset Management with Enterprise Systems

• Overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in asset management.
• Integrating asset management with financial and operational systems.
• Data interchange between CMMS, EAM, and ERP systems.
• The role of middleware in systems integration.
• Business intelligence tools for asset management reporting.
• The impact of blockchain technology on asset transactions and records.
• Achieving organisational efficiency through integrated systems.
• Overcoming challenges in the system integration process.