Training Course on Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control

Efficient maintenance planning and scheduling are critical for ensuring operational reliability, reducing equipment downtime, and optimizing resources. Organizations across industries such as manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, utilities, transport, and construction depend on well-structured maintenance strategies to remain competitive and cost-effective.

This Maintenance Planning, Scheduling, and Control Training Course is designed to provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in maintenance management. It covers the principles of preventive and predictive maintenance, planning techniques, scheduling tools, performance monitoring, spare parts management, and modern digital approaches such as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to transform maintenance from a cost center into a value-adding function that drives asset longevity, safety, and profitability.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of effective maintenance planning, scheduling, and control.
2. Distinguish between corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies.
3. Develop detailed maintenance plans aligned with organizational goals.
4. Apply modern scheduling tools and techniques for efficient resource utilization.
5. Integrate Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) into workflows.
6. Optimize spare parts and inventory management.
7. Monitor, analyze, and report on maintenance performance using KPIs.
8. Enhance communication between maintenance, operations, and procurement teams.
9. Minimize downtime and extend asset lifecycle through proactive planning.
10. Apply best practices for continuous improvement in maintenance management.

Duration

10 Days Intensive Training Program

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Maintenance Managers and Supervisors
• Plant Engineers and Facility Managers
• Operations Managers and Production Supervisors
• Reliability and Asset Management Professionals
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineers
• Maintenance Planners and Schedulers
• Procurement and Inventory Managers
• Professionals aspiring to transition into maintenance leadership roles

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Maintenance Management

• Importance of maintenance in asset-intensive industries
• Maintenance philosophies: reactive, preventive, predictive, and proactive
• Linking maintenance with organizational strategy
• Role of maintenance in operational efficiency and safety

Module 2: Maintenance Planning Principles

• Elements of effective maintenance planning
• Developing maintenance work orders
• Job planning: defining scope, resources, and timelines
• Standardization of procedures and checklists

Module 3: Scheduling Techniques and Tools

• Fundamentals of maintenance scheduling
• Sequencing jobs and prioritization
• Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt charts
• Resource leveling and optimization
• Use of software tools for scheduling

Module 4: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• Overview and benefits of CMMS
• Implementation strategies and challenges
• Integrating CMMS with ERP systems
• Data management and decision-making support

Module 5: Spare Parts and Inventory Management

• Importance of effective spare parts control
• Classification of spare parts (critical vs. non-critical)
• Optimizing reorder levels and lead times
• Reducing inventory costs while ensuring availability

Module 6: Maintenance Performance Monitoring and KPIs

• Establishing key performance indicators for maintenance
• Measuring reliability, availability, and maintainability
• Cost analysis and budgeting for maintenance activities
• Reporting and communication of performance results

Module 7: Risk-Based Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

• Risk assessment in maintenance decision-making
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) approaches
• Enhancing safety and compliance through risk-based strategies

Module 8: Continuous Improvement in Maintenance Management

• Lean maintenance principles
• Root cause analysis and corrective action
• Benchmarking and adopting global best practices
• Case studies in maintenance optimization

Module 9: Capstone Project and Practical Application

• Developing a sample maintenance plan and schedule
• Group presentations and peer review
• Real-world simulations of maintenance decision-making
• Action plan for implementation at the workplace

General Notes

• The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
• The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
• All participants will additionally cater for their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
• Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
• This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org