Maintenance Professionals: Team-Based Work Control Management
Maintenance Professionals: Team-Based Work Control Management
About This Workshop
Team-Based Work Control Management for the Maintenance Professional is a comprehensive course designed for maintenance and operations professionals seeking to optimize their asset management and maintenance operations. Through structured instruction, practical examples, and team-based exercises, participants learn how to integrate planning, scheduling, execution, and continuous improvement into a cohesive work control management (WCM) process. Emphasis is placed on clear roles and responsibilities, effective communication, proactive risk management, and the strategic use of predictive and preventive maintenance techniques. This course aims to reduce emergency work, improve overall maintenance efficiency, enhance safety, and drive organizational excellence.
Learning Formats
- Instructor-Led Presentations & Discussions: Expert-led sessions covering theory, frameworks, and best practices.
- Interactive Group Activities: Team-based exercises (including LEGO simulations) to illustrate the difference between unplanned, planned, and planned/scheduled work.
- Case Studies & Scenario Analyses: Real-world applications of WCM concepts, highlighting both successes and common pitfalls.
- Hands-On Workshops: Practical sessions on work request generation, planning, scheduling, and job hazard analysis.
- Continuous Feedback & Q&A Sessions: Ongoing opportunities to clarify concepts, discuss challenges, and share experiences among participants and instructors.
Key Benefits
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: By improving planning, scheduling, and execution, organizations can better utilize resources and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Increased Equipment Reliability & Availability: Proactive maintenance strategies and clear processes lead to improved asset performance and extended asset life.
- Improved Safety & Compliance: Integrating risk assessments, Job Hazard/Safety Analysis, and proper work planning ensures a safer work environment and regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced Team Coordination: Clearly defined roles and responsibilities, along with effective communication, foster collaboration between maintenance, operations, and other departments.
- Higher Workforce Productivity & Morale: More efficient work processes, better training, and clearer accountability translate into improved wrench time, reduced delays, and a more engaged workforce.
- Organizational Excellence: Standardized processes, continuous improvement practices, and better alignment with business objectives lead to long-term operational stability and credibility.
Course Content
Introduction to Work Control Management & Asset Management Foundations
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Definition, purpose, and scope of WCM
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Aligning asset performance with business goals
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Overview of WCM processes (Plan, Improve, Assess, Control)