At the conclusion of this course attendees will gain the following knowledge:

• Understanding of an effective Computer Maintenance Management Program and get the maximum use of the system.
• Understanding of a comprehensive Computer Maintenance Program.
• Have an insight into the Maintenance planning and scheduling of Work Orders, Materials and Craftsmen.
• Have an insight into the requirements for a successful implementation of a Computer Maintenance Management System and the key indicators.
• Understand how to apply a Computer Maintenance Management process, by following an implementation strategy and a continuous monitoring process.

This course is targeted for all companies interested and using Computer Maintenance Management Systems, where advance techniques will assist in a successful implementation and sustaining use of CMMS. Recommended attendees should include Plant Managers, Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Engineers, Maintenance Team Leaders, Purchasing Managers and Stock Room Supervisors.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day .1

• Introduction

• • Seminar Objectives
  • The basic Maintenance Department’s function and objectives.
  • A CMMS overview of Functions and Benefits. 

• Deploying a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

• • Establish a Project Management Team.
  • Define the Scope of the System, Applications and Functions.
  • Analysis Demo of the Proposed System – Cost & Benefits.
  • Measure/Audit Success.
  • Make Adjustments and Audit. 

• Defining Facilities Maintenance Management Process.

• • What are the specific goals/functions of Planed Maintenance?
  • Managing Your Assets/Equipment.
  • Managing Your Parts Stores
  • “The Maintenance Planner”, Plan before you Schedule

Day .2

• • What are the specific goals/functions of Preventive/Predictive Maintenance?
  • Key steps in developing a Preventive Maintenance Program.
  • Key steps in developing a Predictive Maintenance Program.
  • Cost Analysis and Implementation.
  • Interface and Auditing of Predicative Maintenance. 

• System Requirements and Responsibilities.

• • Review Database Set-up.
  • Review Maintenance Flow Chart
  • Review Purchasing and Receiving Flow Chart.

Day .3

• System Training and Deployment Plan.

• • Team Training, “Train the Trainer”.
  • Communication Planning.
  • Data Collection or Migration
  • Review Data Collection and Input Methods.
  • Pro’s & Con’s of Migration Data.
  • Functional and Organizational Subsets.
  • Targeted Early Successes.
  • Analysis and Reporting.

• Maintenance Management System Functions

• • Service Calls – Work Order Request
  • Work Order Process:
  • Where to Start
  • Object and Goals
  • Planning and Scheduling

Day .4 

• • Preventative Maintenance – Task & Scheduling
  • Predictive Maintenance – Interface
  • Parts Material – Availability
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing Procurement

• Maintenance Management Process.

• • Review Workflow
  • Review Dataflow
  • Management Data Analysis
  • “How to Keep the System Functioning?”
  • The Method of an Auditing System

Day.5

•  Summary

• • Discussion on CMMS Applications – Your Problems?
  • Rolling Stock verses Fixed Assets
  • Review on Bar Coding Systems
  • Review of Hand held collection devices
  • Review of “New Developments” in Software.

• Questions/Discussion and Wrap-up

• • Cultural Change
  • “What is in it for Me”

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.