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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$546.09
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of PEMA 2000 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52985
Dates
Sep 16 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 52985
- $546.09 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wednesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and Wednesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day). Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 35582
Dates
Sep 17 - Nov 19 Loading
- CRN 35582
- $546.09 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 - Nov 19 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
David Brandle
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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