Course Overview
This course is equivalent to PEMAC Maintenance Management Professional Certification Program Module 6: Maintenance Work Management. Effective Work Management ensures that the right maintenance work is done on the correct assets, at the right time, using the right resources and the right tools. This module provides a study of the fundamental principles of the work management process in addition to the basics of planning, scheduling and work coordination methods. Upon completion of this module, participants will have a sound understanding of work management processes, practices and tools, and how to effectively apply them to achieve the goals of improving reliability while minimizing interruptions to production processes and/ or services. Topics include: proper prioritization of identified work; effective use of resources; aligning maintenance activities with production or service schedules; integrating proactive maintenance tactics; developing and documenting maintenance strategies; and integrating proactive maintenance tactics.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in PEMA 1000
Credits
2.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop or manage maintenance planning and scheduling activities within the context of a standardized, coordinated maintenance Work Management program.
- Describe the benefits associated with a standardized process for Work Management clearly enough to motivate appropriate change in an organization.
- Describe the skills and specific areas of knowledge that are required of the various roles in a standardized, coordinated maintenance Work Management program.
- Develop organization-specific criteria to determine what work needs to be planned and scheduled and how to prioritize it.
- Describe the benefits of using CMMS software to integrate maintenance planning, scheduling and coordination.
- Apply project management techniques (such as Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Path Method) to the planning and scheduling process when appropriate.
- Effectively use performance indicators and metrics in planning and scheduling and other work management functions.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Maintenance Work Management (PEMA 3011) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Maintenance Management Professional
Statement of Completion Part-time
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