Advanced Maintenance Strategies Training Course
1Summary
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.
2Objectives and target group
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.
3Course Content
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.