Maintenance Planning Scheduling and Work Control

Introduction

Our Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control training course provides professionals with the expertise to transition from reactive maintenance to a proactive approach, enhancing resource allocation, reducing downtime, and improving overall asset performance. This training course equips participants with the essential skills to implement best practices in scheduling, work prioritization, and workflow optimization. Through proactive planning, maintenance teams can focus on preventive and condition-based maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects. Effective maintenance planning, scheduling, and work control play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of organizational assets. Many maintenance departments face challenges with productivity due to reactive approaches and inefficient processes. Studies highlight the necessity of implementing structured and proactive strategies to optimize maintenance operations.

Objectives

This Scheduling & Work Control training course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical tools to:

• Understand maintenance as a critical business function for achieving operational excellence
• Develop proactive failure management techniques to minimize breakdowns and maximize asset availability
• Enhance equipment reliability to improve safety, environmental compliance, and resource efficiency
• Implement best practices in maintenance planning and scheduling to optimize workflows and minimize disruptions
• Utilize forward work planning to effectively allocate maintenance resources and enhance productivity
• Apply key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven insights for continuous maintenance improvement and cost management

Training Methodology

Facilitated by industry experts, this training course in Maintenance Planning is structured to be highly interactive, incorporating real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and practical exercises. Rather than traditional lectures, participants will engage in hands-on problem-solving, applying learned concepts to real-world maintenance challenges. Delegates will receive comprehensive course materials, including reference manuals and structured solutions, which they can immediately apply to enhance maintenance planning and work control within their organizations. By attending this Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control training course, professionals will gain a deep understanding of effective maintenance strategies and how to implement them successfully.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for maintenance operations, planning, and asset management. It is ideal for:

• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Maintenance Planners, Schedulers, and Work Preparers
• Operations and Production Supervisors
• CMMS Administrators and Key Users
• Maintenance and Operations Professionals
• Key Maintenance Support Staff
• Other Stakeholders Involved in Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Course Outline

Day 1: Modern Maintenance Management Practice in Perspective 

• Maintenance in the Business Process

• What Does it Looks Like

• What it Could Look Like

• Evolution in Maintenance Management

• Reactive vs. Proactive Maintenance

• World-Class Maintenance Management

Day 2: Maintenance Policies and Logistics Planning      

• Equipment Classification and Identification

• Document Identification and Classification

• Maintenance Management Policies

• Maintenance Work Prioritisation

• Maintenance Logistics Planning

Day 3: Failure Management Programme Development  

• Failure Modes, Effects and Consequences (FMEA)

• Failure Management Policies

• Application of RCM in the Development of Failure Management Policies

• Implementing Failure Management Policies

• Corrective Maintenance Planning

• Logistic Requirements Planning

Day 4: Work Scheduling and Control 

• Development of Weekly Master Schedule

• Determine Resource Availability

• Determine Equipment Outage Requirement

• Management of the Forward Workload (Backlog)

• Weekly Master Schedule Implementation

Day 5: Performance Measurement, Reporting and Analysis 

• Information and Control

• Management Levels and Information

• Performance Indicators

• Workload Performance Indicators

• Planning Performance Indicators

• Effectiveness Performance Indicators

• Cost Performance Indicators

• Management Reports

• Case Studies and Group Discussions