- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is the equivalent to PEMAC Maintenance Management Professional Certification Program Module 5: Maintenance Strategy Development. This module focuses on the elements informing the development of a robust maintenance program, which aims at physical assets performing safely, capably, reliably, and repeatedly to their desired performance in their given operating context. Introductory topics include failure definitions, the fundamentals of a maintenance program, and asset criticality analysis, followed by the main types of maintenance and their associated tasks. The second part of the course deals with processes and methodologies used to develop a maintenance program. This includes Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and a detailed review of the seven questions, as well as a few other processes. The last part of the course covers the PMO method and additional tools to identify tactics. At the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of what developing a maintenance program entails and an informed knowledge of the various maintenance processes and methods used in the industry.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in PEMA 1000
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$535.10
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the fundamentals of failures and maintenance.
- Recognize the importance of asset criticality analysis in developing a maintenance program.
- Recognize the main types of maintenance and their associated tasks.
- Recognize the main characteristics of RCM analysis and other processes and methodologies.
- Recognize the main characteristics of the PMO method.
- Recognize additional tools to identify tactics.
- Recognize some techniques associated with condition-monitoring maintenance.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Maintenance Strategy Development (PEMA 3001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Maintenance Management Professional
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of PEMA 3001 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 38998
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 25 Loading
- CRN 38998
- $535.10 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 25 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Septemebr 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and November 11th (Remembrance Day). Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/. For questions related to this course, please contact Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.