Course Introduction

Uptime: Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management

Version: 25 February 2009

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Introduction

This course provides current insights and practical suggestions for implementing maintenance management as a viable and valuable asset for any industry seeking to improve its operating systems.

Intended as a senior level reference for both maintenance and nonmaintenance professionals alike, Uptime provides an overview of maintenance management. It examines various elements that maintenance managers deal with and offers guidelines for maintenance success, specifically, useful information about "what" works well and "how" to achieve it. Whenever possible, the author has attempted to stay away from excessive details that are likely to be more confusing than illuminating to lay readers; he has tried to balance this by providing enough information to help the dedicated maintenance professional make informed choices. Brief "Summary" sections appear at the end of each session. These outline key points for executives and managers who want to focus on significant points without getting bogged down in minutiae.

Course Content

The course comprises 21 learning sessions, each of 30 - 60 minutes duration, plus supporting figures, tables, images, references and appendices, and interactive reviews that confirm achievement of the learning objectives. The total duration of the course is estimated at 18 hours.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Determine which maintenance activities to focus on to become more predictable and less reactive.

• Determine the optimum level of inventory of maintenance parts, materials, and consumables.

• Establish whether or not specialist maintenance engineering support is needed.

• Establish organization arrangements that are appropriate to needs.

• Discuss how to attract and keep capable people to maintain sophisticated equipment systems

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• Technical diploma or degree in engineering or related discipline.

• Experience of plant and/or equipment maintenance in a production environment.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$238.

1.8 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

To register for certification for this course use the "Course Certification Entry or Registration" link above or below on the right.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Mining Methods and Mine Planning stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

Start the Course with an Orientation Session	Start the Course at the First Working Session	Course Certification Entry or Registration
(first time viewers)	(serious viewers)	(certification)