- 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 2: Production and Operations Management for the Maintenance Manager. This module links maintenance strategies with those of production and operations. By studying production methodologies maintenance managers will be better prepared to apply these techniques to improve the performance of their business unit and align their efforts to support the production goals of the organization. Topics include: aligning maintenance strategy with corporate strategy; continuous improvement; implementing quality control; overview of production systems and operations scheduling; as well as lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
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:
- Describe the economic drivers of business strategy and how maintenance contributes to an organization's success.
- Discuss the role of maintenance and maintenance management within the context of the goals of the organization and describe what the measures of success of a maintenance department ought to be.
- Discuss the potential value of both 'quality' and 'lean' process methodologies and how to apply them in the workplace. Examples: Value stream mapping, process mapping, 5S, Muda/Timwood etc.
- Describe production systems and operations scheduling strategies so that maintenance supports the optimization of production capability in various types of producing environments.
- Explain verbally, as if to a supervisor, how to apply key concepts from the Module at the workplace.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Production and Operations Management for the Maintenance Manager (PEMA 2000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Maintenance Management Professional
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of PEMA 2000 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 92653
Dates
Feb 21 - Mar 21 Loading
- CRN 92653
- $535.10 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 - Mar 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Online |
Duration
5 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.
- 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 email 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.