Certified Maintenance Planner

Why Select this Training Course?

The role of a maintenance planner is pivotal to the efficient functioning of maintenance operations within any organisation. By selecting this Certified Maintenance Planner course, you are empowering yourself to become a keystone in ensuring maximum equipment uptime, cost control, workforce productivity, and compliance with safety standards.

How can maintenance planning affect costs?

Dive deep into resource allocation strategies, predictive maintenance, and the effective use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) that can significantly lower the costs associated with unexpected downtime and inefficiencies.

How does a maintenance planner contribute to compliance?

Master the application of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards within maintenance planning. Learn the best practices for planning maintenance tasks that not only adhere to strict compliance but elevate the safety culture within the organisation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Maintenance Planners and Schedulers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Reliability Engineers
• Maintenance Coordinators
• Operations Managers
• Facility Managers
• Anyone interested in the field of maintenance planning

What are the Course Objectives?

Participants upon completion will:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of maintenance planning processes.
• Enhance skills in resource and materials management for maintenance.
• Apply the latest techniques and software tools in maintenance planning.
• Construct maintenance performance measures and improvement strategies.
• Embed sustainability considerations into maintenance planning.

How will this course be presented?

The course delivery will include:

• Interactive tutorials with active learning scenarios.
• Case study analysis to understand real-world applications.
• Hands-on workshops for CMMS and other planning tools.
• Group debates and discussions to explore different approaches.
• Networking sessions with industry leaders and peers.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Principles of Maintenance Planning

• Defining the scope of maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Aligning planning with organisational goals and strategies.
• Essential skills and attributes of a successful maintenance planner.
• Maintenance policies and procedures development.
• Organising workload and setting priorities.
• Identifying critical equipment and failure modes.
• Establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tasks.
• Strategies for effective communication with stakeholders.

Module 2: Work Order Management

• Crafting effective work order systems and processes.
• Documentation and workflow for work orders.
• Incorporating risk assessments into work planning.
• Setting realistic time estimates for maintenance activities.
• Integrating work orders with inventory and purchasing functions.
• The role of work orders in asset lifecycle management.
• Monitoring and closing out work orders post-completion.

Module 3: Scheduling and Time Management

• Constructing master schedules for maintenance operations.
• Matching maintenance tasks with available resources.
• Handling routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance scheduling.
• Shutdown and turnaround planning for large scale maintenance.
• Techniques for reducing downtime in maintenance activities.
• Creating contingency plans for unexpected maintenance issues.
• Utilisation of Gantt charts, PERT, and CPM in scheduling.
• Time tracking and analysis for process improvement.
• Maximising workforce efficiency and productivity.
• Adopting flexible scheduling to accommodate changes.
• Managing external maintenance contractors.
• Time management tools and software applications.

Module 4: Resource Allocation and Logistics

• Ensuring adequate staffing and skills for maintenance tasks.
• Resource planning, including tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inventory control and management of spare parts.
• Coordination with procurement for material availability.
• Setting up and maintaining a storeroom or parts depot.
• Safety stock and reorder point calculations.
• Efficient allocation of mobile and outsourced resources.
• Importing logistics and supply chain management.

Module 5: Maintenance Performance Measurement

• Setting benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Measuring the effectiveness of maintenance planning.
• Analysis of maintenance data and performance reporting.
• Continuous improvement methodologies, such as Kaizen and Lean.
• Feedback loops from maintenance outcomes to planning.

Module 6: Technology in Maintenance Planning

• Overview of CMMS and its benefits.
• Optimising maintenance planning with CMMS data.
• Using predictive maintenance technologies to inform planning.
• Incorporating IoT and sensor data into maintenance scheduling.
• Understanding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on maintenance.
• Integrating mobile technology and apps in maintenance planning.
• Data analytics and its role in strategic planning.
• Condition monitoring systems and their application.
• Implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for facility maintenance.
• Visualisation tools for planning and reporting.

Module 7: Safety and Compliance in Maintenance

• Interpreting and applying HSE regulations to maintenance planning.
• Risk management in the context of maintenance activities.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Planning for environmental considerations in maintenance.
• Safety considerations in planning for hazardous work
• Emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Incorporating safety audits and inspections into routine planning.
• Documentation and record-keeping for compliance and safety.

Module 8: Advanced Maintenance Strategies

• Implementing reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).
• Deploying total productive maintenance (TPM) practices.
• Value-driven maintenance (VDM) to optimise asset utilisation.
• Developing a proactive maintenance culture.
• Lean maintenance strategies and waste reduction.

Module 9: Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Control

• Tracking and analysing maintenance expenditure.
• Optimising maintenance operations to remain within budget.
• Cost-saving strategies without compromising safety or quality.
• Handling budget deviations and unforeseen costs.
• Return on investment (ROI) calculations for maintenance activities.
• Communicating budgetary aspects to non-finance stakeholders.

Module 10: Asset Management Essentials

• Understanding asset management within the context of maintenance.
• Asset register creation and asset information management.
• Aligning maintenance with asset management standards (e.g., ISO 55000).
• Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and its impact on maintenance planning.
• Asset condition assessment and monitoring techniques.
• Strategic asset replacement and retirement planning.
• Ensuring asset performance through effective maintenance planning.
• Asset management and corporate social responsibility.

Module 11: Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) for Maintenance

• Work package development for efficient maintenance execution.
• Implementing AWP for large scale and complex maintenance projects.
• Coordination between maintenance planning and project control systems.
• Utilising AWP to integrate safety, quality, and productivity.
• Workface planning to streamline on-site maintenance execution.
• Challenges and solutions in adopting AWP in maintenance.
• Key performance metrics to measure AWP effectiveness.

Module 13: Data-Driven Maintenance Planning

• Harnessing the power of big data in maintenance management.
• Advanced data analytics for predictive and prescriptive maintenance.
• Developing a data-driven decision-making culture.
• Implementing Key Data Indicators (KDIs) alongside traditional KPIs.
• Overcoming data quality and integration challenges.
• Case studies of successful data-driven maintenance strategies.
• Balancing data-driven approaches with practical maintenance expertise.

Module 14: Change Management for Maintenance Evolution

• Recognising the importance of change management in maintenance.
• Strategies to manage resistance and promote acceptance of new processes.
• Communication and training tools to facilitate change.
• Evaluating the impact of change on maintenance operations.
• Continuous improvement post-implementation of maintenance changes.
• Sustaining change within the maintenance culture.
• Lessons learned from change management in maintenance case studies.