Advanced Certificate in Maintenance for Increased Profitability

• Advanced Maintenance Strategies: An in-depth study of maintenance strategies that optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase profitability. This unit will cover topics such as predictive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and total productive maintenance.
• Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics: This unit will delve into the use of advanced technologies for monitoring the condition of equipment and diagnosing potential issues before they become critical. Topics covered include vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and motor testing.
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling: This unit will cover best practices for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Topics covered include work order management, preventive maintenance planning, and predictive maintenance scheduling.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving: This unit will teach students how to identify the underlying causes of maintenance issues and develop effective solutions. Topics covered include the 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and other problem-solving techniques.
• Maintenance Performance Metrics and KPIs: This unit will cover the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of a maintenance program. Students will learn how to track and analyze maintenance data to identify trends, improve performance, and increase profitability.
• Maintenance Cost Analysis and Budgeting: This unit will teach students how to analyze maintenance costs and develop a budget that aligns with organizational goals and objectives. Topics covered include life-cycle cost analysis, total cost of ownership, and return on investment.
• Maintenance for Lean and Six Sigma: This unit will cover the integration of maintenance into lean and six sigma methodologies. Students will learn how to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve quality through the application of these principles.
• Maintenance for Energy Efficiency: This unit will teach students how to reduce energy consumption and costs through the application of maintenance best practices. Topics covered include energy audits, motor management, and compressed air systems.
• Maintenance for Environmental Sustainability: This unit will cover the role of maintenance in promoting environmental sustainability. Students will learn how to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimize the environmental impact of maintenance activities.