Unplanned downtime is one of the most expensive problems an industrial operation can face — a single failure can halt production, inflate costs, and put safety at risk. The Advanced Maintenance Strategies Training Course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy tackles this problem head-on, giving maintenance professionals the frameworks used in modern industry to predict failures before they happen rather than react after the damage is done.

Participants move through preventive, predictive, and condition-based approaches, learning how digital tools and sensor data are reshaping maintenance planning. The course is delivered through focused, knowledge-based sessions without case studies or group exercises, making it a fast, applicable reference for professionals who need clear frameworks they can put to work immediately.

Who Should Attend?

• Maintenance engineers and technicians in industrial and service sectors.
• Operations and technical supervisors overseeing facility and equipment maintenance.
• Asset management professionals responsible for performance optimization.

Knowledge and Benefits:

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Classify modern maintenance systems and know when each type applies.
• Apply preventive and predictive approaches to reduce unplanned failures.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities more efficiently.
• Integrate digital tools and sensors into day-to-day maintenance management.
• Use performance indicators to extend asset life and cut operating costs.

Module 1: The True Cost of Reactive Maintenance

• Comparing traditional and modern maintenance approaches.
• Why maintenance matters for operational efficiency and the evolution of the practice over time.
• Common equipment failures and their impact on production.

Module 2: Choosing the Right Maintenance Type

• Preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance compared.
• Key indicators for selecting the right approach for each asset.
• When to apply each type in practice.

Module 3: Planning, Scheduling and Root Cause Analysis

• Steps for building a maintenance plan and allocating resources.
• Scheduling techniques for periodic inspections and servicing.
• Fault detection methods and root cause tools such as the fishbone diagram and 5 Whys.

Module 4: Predictive and Condition-Based Technologies

• Vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis for early detection.
• Using real-time sensor data to schedule interventions.
• Integration with automation systems and the advantages over time-based maintenance.

Module 5: Digital Transformation and Performance Indicators

• The role of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and cloud-based tracking.
• Key indicators: MTBF, MTTR, and availability rate.
• Using data collection and dashboards to evaluate team and system performance.

Module 6: Building a Sustainable Maintenance Strategy

• Energy-saving techniques and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Reducing waste and avoiding spare-part overstocking.
• Steps to develop and enforce a comprehensive maintenance policy aligned with business goals.