Learning Pathways

ISO 55000 Overview and Implementation

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Developing an Asset Management Policy and Strategy

ISO 55000: 2014 states that an organisation should develop an asset management (AM) policy as a statement of the intent and the principles by which it will apply AM to achieve its organisational objectives. It also states the need for an AM strategy which defines the strategic initiatives required to achieve the organisational objectives.

Format

2 day classroom training

Financial Decision-making

This course equips engineers to make data-driven and financially founded decisions about assets. They learn how to calculate the life cycle costs of different asset options, quantify the value of improvement projects and compile a sound business case to motivate their recommendations.

Format

3 day classroom training
27 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Structured Problem Solving

This course gives learners a structured methodology to solve problems. It uses the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) methodology and provides learners with a variety of supporting tools which are applied practically during each of the DMAIC steps.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

The Asset Management Landscape

Remain abreast of the latest trends with a holistic view of asset management. This course provides an overview of the discipline of asset management and a framework for understanding the various subjects covered in the GFMAM’s Asset Management Landscape.

Format

Measuring and Managing Performance

Basic principles of performance measurement and overview of AC KPIs. Content in development.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Basic Data Analysis

This course aims to make learners data literate. It covers basic information management concepts and uses a structured process to clarify the decisions to be made, the information required and the data to be collected. Learners do a practical exercise with a real scenario and data set.

Format

Blended learning with virtual classroom training and elearning
20 notional hours

Reliability Engineering in Practice

This course equips reliability engineers with the skills to improve the reliability of critical assets. It covers the role of an RE and fundamental RE analyses in a practical way – failure analysis as a basis for asset tactics, hazard rates, MTBF and RBDs. Learners will develop a RE roadmap for their sites.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Structured Problem Solving

This course gives learners a structured methodology to solve problems. It uses the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) methodology and provides learners with a variety of supporting tools which are applied practically during each of the DMAIC steps.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Financial Decision-making

This course equips engineers to make data-driven and financially founded decisions about assets. They learn how to calculate the life cycle costs of different asset options, quantify the value of improvement projects and compile a sound business case to motivate their recommendations.

Format

3 day classroom training
27 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Spare Parts Optimisation

Spare parts management is a critical key performance area within asset management. The availability of spare parts for maintenance and repairs is crucial for the uptime and effectiveness of assets. This course is brought to you by Pragma in partnership with Gordian Logistics.

Format

3 day classroom training or
6 half-day virtual classroom training available

Practical 5S

5S is a concept that was developed in Japan to define and promote workplace organisation and it is generally accepted to be the cornerstone of any continuous improvement programme. It consists of five Japanese words to describe the five concepts, each starting with an S.

Format

Onsite training, including practical activities

Maintenance Plan Development

This practical and hands-on course is aimed at giving the engineering team the skills to develop or review maintenance plans for their critical assets. It is based on the proven reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodology but has been adapted for a more practical and efficient application. Learners will play the popular OMM Game.

Format

Venue | Virtual classroom
Duration | 4 contact sessions and eLearning

Condition Monitoring Essentials

With the ever growing need to save on capital expenditure, a clear and concise maintenance strategy on all assets is a necessity. This unique training course outlines the theory and tools needed to incorporate condition monitoring into your maintenance plan.

Format

The Asset Management Landscape

Remain abreast of the latest trends with a holistic view of asset management. This course provides an overview of the discipline of asset management and a framework for understanding the various subjects covered in the GFMAM’s Asset Management Landscape.

Format

Measuring and Managing Performance

Basic principles of performance measurement and overview of AC KPIs. Content in development.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Maintenance Work Management

An efficient Maintenance Work Management process is vital in ensuring the long-term success of a maintenance programme. Operational efficiency is achieved when work is properly planned and scheduled based on best practice principles. This course will teach best practices to ensure effective planning and scheduling techniques which will ensure that plants run efficiently and resources are allocated optimally.

Format

3 day classroom training
28 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Contractor Management

This course enables learners to manage contractors effectively, starting with the outsourcing decision and providing guidance on the type of work to be outsourced or sub-contracted. The course uses a model to classify the different types of contractors and how they should be managed and provides practical guidelines on how to manage the quality, safety and success of contractors.

Format

Basic Data Analysis

This course aims to make learners data literate. It covers basic information management concepts and uses a structured process to clarify the decisions to be made, the information required and the data to be collected. Learners do a practical exercise with a real scenario and data set.

Format

Blended learning with virtual classroom training and elearning
20 notional hours

Structured Problem Solving

This course gives learners a structured methodology to solve problems. It uses the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) methodology and provides learners with a variety of supporting tools which are applied practically during each of the DMAIC steps.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Financial Decision-making

This course equips engineers to make data-driven and financially founded decisions about assets. They learn how to calculate the life cycle costs of different asset options, quantify the value of improvement projects and compile a sound business case to motivate their recommendations.

Format

3 day classroom training
27 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Shutdown Management

A planned shutdown is an intended stoppage of all or a part of a facility to allow access for essential maintenance. It is an end-to-end controlled process, aimed at compressing the agreed work scope safely into the minimum amount of time, utilising different areas or units of the workforce. Often a planned shutdown requires a number of outsourced contractors.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Spare Parts Optimisation

Spare parts management is a critical key performance area within asset management. The availability of spare parts for maintenance and repairs is crucial for the uptime and effectiveness of assets. This course is brought to you by Pragma in partnership with Gordian Logistics.

Format

3 day classroom training or
6 half-day virtual classroom training available

Basic On Key 5

This blended training programme consists of various elearning modules and two virtual classroom contact sessions. The programme follows the proposed learning pathway for Engineering Planners, Planner Assistants, Schedulers and Foremen using On Key 5 in their working environment.

Format

Blended learning consisting of
- 9 elearning modules
- 2 virtual classroom contact session
24 notional hours

Maintenance Plan Development

This practical and hands-on course is aimed at giving the engineering team the skills to develop or review maintenance plans for their critical assets. It is based on the proven reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodology but has been adapted for a more practical and efficient application. Learners will play the popular OMM Game.

Format

Venue | Virtual classroom
Duration | 4 contact sessions and eLearning

Condition Monitoring Essentials

With the ever growing need to save on capital expenditure, a clear and concise maintenance strategy on all assets is a necessity. This unique training course outlines the theory and tools needed to incorporate condition monitoring into your maintenance plan.

Format

Fundamentals of Maintenance Management

This course is aimed at maintenance managers and supervisors and is based on a logical model of maintenance management, covering the principles, best practices and benefits of each element, as well as the interfaces between them. The course is very practical with lots of examples, exercises and guidelines, ending with a self-assessment and implementation road map.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Measuring and Managing Performance

Basic principles of performance measurement and overview of AC KPIs. Content in development.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Maintenance Work Management

An efficient Maintenance Work Management process is vital in ensuring the long-term success of a maintenance programme. Operational efficiency is achieved when work is properly planned and scheduled based on best practice principles. This course will teach best practices to ensure effective planning and scheduling techniques which will ensure that plants run efficiently and resources are allocated optimally.

Format

3 day classroom training
28 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Contractor Management

This course enables learners to manage contractors effectively, starting with the outsourcing decision and providing guidance on the type of work to be outsourced or sub-contracted. The course uses a model to classify the different types of contractors and how they should be managed and provides practical guidelines on how to manage the quality, safety and success of contractors.

Format

Practical 5S

5S is a concept that was developed in Japan to define and promote workplace organisation and it is generally accepted to be the cornerstone of any continuous improvement programme. It consists of five Japanese words to describe the five concepts, each starting with an S.

Format

Onsite training, including practical activities

Root Cause Analysis

This course is aimed at the frontline teams who must be able to do basic root cause analysis on fairly straightforward problems, with a quick turnaround time. Although it is also based on the DMAIC steps, the main focus is on the problem definition, the cause-affect analysis and verifying potential causes. It is very practical and excludes the more complex problem solving techniques and concepts.

Format

Blended learning with virtual classroom training and elearning - 14 notional hours

Shutdown Management

A planned shutdown is an intended stoppage of all or a part of a facility to allow access for essential maintenance. It is an end-to-end controlled process, aimed at compressing the agreed work scope safely into the minimum amount of time, utilising different areas or units of the workforce. Often a planned shutdown requires a number of outsourced contractors.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Spare Parts Foundations

As a structure we use our roadmap to discuss the essential elements for an efficient supply chain.

Format

2 day classroom training or
4 half-day virtual classroom training available

Basic On Key 5

This blended training programme consists of various elearning modules and two virtual classroom contact sessions. The programme follows the proposed learning pathway for Engineering Planners, Planner Assistants, Schedulers and Foremen using On Key 5 in their working environment.

Format

Blended learning consisting of
- 9 elearning modules
- 2 virtual classroom contact session
24 notional hours

Maintenance Plan Development

This practical and hands-on course is aimed at giving the engineering team the skills to develop or review maintenance plans for their critical assets. It is based on the proven reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodology but has been adapted for a more practical and efficient application. Learners will play the popular OMM Game.

Format

Venue | Virtual classroom
Duration | 4 contact sessions and eLearning

Condition Monitoring Essentials

With the ever growing need to save on capital expenditure, a clear and concise maintenance strategy on all assets is a necessity. This unique training course outlines the theory and tools needed to incorporate condition monitoring into your maintenance plan.

Format

Fundamentals of Maintenance Management

This course is aimed at maintenance managers and supervisors and is based on a logical model of maintenance management, covering the principles, best practices and benefits of each element, as well as the interfaces between them. The course is very practical with lots of examples, exercises and guidelines, ending with a self-assessment and implementation road map.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Practical 5S

5S is a concept that was developed in Japan to define and promote workplace organisation and it is generally accepted to be the cornerstone of any continuous improvement programme. It consists of five Japanese words to describe the five concepts, each starting with an S.

Format

Onsite training, including practical activities

Root Cause Analysis

This course is aimed at the frontline teams who must be able to do basic root cause analysis on fairly straightforward problems, with a quick turnaround time. Although it is also based on the DMAIC steps, the main focus is on the problem definition, the cause-affect analysis and verifying potential causes. It is very practical and excludes the more complex problem solving techniques and concepts.

Format

Blended learning with virtual classroom training and elearning - 14 notional hours

Effective Maintenance for Frontline Workers

This course is highly practical and explains the fundamental principles and processes of an effective maintenance system in straightforward language. It also emphasises the important roles of the artisans and technicians to ensure success and support the company-wide roll-out of maintenance management.

Format

1 day classroom training

Maintenance Work Management

An efficient Maintenance Work Management process is vital in ensuring the long-term success of a maintenance programme. Operational efficiency is achieved when work is properly planned and scheduled based on best practice principles. This course will teach best practices to ensure effective planning and scheduling techniques which will ensure that plants run efficiently and resources are allocated optimally.

Format

3 day classroom training
28 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available

Root Cause Analysis

This course is aimed at the frontline teams who must be able to do basic root cause analysis on fairly straightforward problems, with a quick turnaround time. Although it is also based on the DMAIC steps, the main focus is on the problem definition, the cause-affect analysis and verifying potential causes. It is very practical and excludes the more complex problem solving techniques and concepts.

Format

Blended learning with virtual classroom training and elearning - 14 notional hours

Advanced On Key 5

This blended training programme consists of various elearning modules and two virtual classroom contact sessions. The programme follows the proposed learning pathway for Engineering Planners and Maintenance Managers using On Key 5 in their working environment.

Format

Blended learning consisting of
- 14 elearning modules
- 2 virtual classroom contact session
39 notional hours

Maintenance Plan Development

This practical and hands-on course is aimed at giving the engineering team the skills to develop or review maintenance plans for their critical assets. It is based on the proven reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodology but has been adapted for a more practical and efficient application. Learners will play the popular OMM Game.

Format

Venue | Virtual classroom
Duration | 4 contact sessions and eLearning

Condition Monitoring Essentials

With the ever growing need to save on capital expenditure, a clear and concise maintenance strategy on all assets is a necessity. This unique training course outlines the theory and tools needed to incorporate condition monitoring into your maintenance plan.

Format

Fundamentals of Maintenance Management

This course is aimed at maintenance managers and supervisors and is based on a logical model of maintenance management, covering the principles, best practices and benefits of each element, as well as the interfaces between them. The course is very practical with lots of examples, exercises and guidelines, ending with a self-assessment and implementation road map.

Format

3 day classroom training
24 notional hours blended learning
Public classroom and virtual classroom training available