Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Maintenance Strategy
-- viewing nowThe Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Maintenance Strategy is a vital course designed to meet the increasing industry demand for experts who can manage and improve manufacturing processes. This program equips learners with essential skills in maintenance strategy, reliability, and asset management.
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• Preventive Maintenance: An overview of proactive maintenance strategies, including scheduled maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance. This unit will cover the importance of preventive maintenance in manufacturing, the benefits of implementing such strategies, and the tools and techniques used to plan and execute them.
• Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics: This unit will delve into the methods and technologies used for monitoring equipment health and detecting faults or issues before they escalate. Topics will include vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and other non-destructive testing techniques.
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling: This unit will focus on creating effective maintenance plans and schedules, ensuring optimal resource allocation, minimizing downtime, and maximizing equipment availability. Topics will cover work order management, planning and scheduling software, and performance metrics.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM): An introduction to RCM principles, including the analysis of failure modes and effects, criticality assessments, and maintenance task selection. Students will learn how to apply the RCM methodology to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Continuous Improvement: This unit will cover RCA techniques and continuous improvement methodologies, such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Kaizen. Students will learn how to identify underlying causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, thereby enhancing overall maintenance strategy effectiveness.
• Maintenance for Lean Manufacturing: This unit will explore the relationship between lean manufacturing principles and maintenance strategies. Students will learn how to align maintenance practices with lean objectives, such as reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Supply Chain Management for Maintenance: This unit will discuss the importance of effective supply chain management for maintenance operations. Topics will include inventory management, procurement, vendor relationships, and logistics, with an emphasis on ensuring timely access to critical spare parts and materials.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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