Mastering Maintenance Audits Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Maintenance auditing is a critical tool that organizations use to ensure operational excellence. Whether it's to achieve accreditation, validate responsible operations, or confirm that employees are meeting expectations, maintenance audits play a vital role. However, there's a marked difference between average audits and those that truly drive high performance and motivate teams. The Mastering Maintenance Audits course is designed to close this gap by equipping participants with the skills needed to design and implement audits and surveys that are not only relevant but also valuable to their organizations. This course focuses on building trust and rapport with site personnel, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages ambition and continuous improvement. Participants will learn various methodologies for maintenance auditing, ensuring that the right type of audit is delivered at the right time, using the most effective tools and techniques. Using the Carcaradon model of excellence, this course offers expertise on leveraging audits as a foundation for long-term improvement programs, knowing when to bring in external experts, and developing in-house auditing capabilities. The training combines best practices with interactive discussions, enabling participants to apply what they've learned to their organizations immediately.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the Maintenance Audits course, participants will be able to:

• Design maintenance audit programs that align with organizational priorities.
• Understand and apply principles of maintenance best practices.
• Appreciate various auditing processes, from benchmarking to achieving external accreditation like PAS 55 and ISO 55000.
• Build in-house audit capabilities and know when to engage external specialists effectively.
• Use auditing as a tool to launch and sustain performance improvement programs.

DURATION

1 Week

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This Maintenance Audits course is ideal for:

• Maintenance Managers and Supervisors
• Planners and Schedulers
• Reliability Engineers
• Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Operations Managers and Shift Managers
• Operations Supervisors
• Professionals training for these roles

COURSE CONTENT

The Role of Auditing in Supporting Asset Management and Maintenance Performance

• Why we audit
• The benefits case
• Sources of learning
• The business case for audits
• How top-tier performers use audits

Top-Tier Maintenance and Asset Management Practices

• Pitfalls of traditional maintenance
• The modern maintenance strategy
• Maintenance as a business process
• The impact of asset management
• Balancing reliability and fixed costs
• Different levels of planning
• Introduction to Turnaround Management

Different Types of Audit

• Performance assessments and benchmarks
• Best practice assessments
• Safety audits
• Compliance audits
• Accreditation audits (e.g., PAS 55 and ISO 55000)
• Quality assurance
• KPI tracking and day-to-day activities

Getting Audits Right

• Where audits go wrong
• Defining a good audit
• The planning process
• Choosing an audit methodology and team
• Briefing and setting the tone
• Giving people a chance to prepare
• Reducing the risk of exaggerated performance
• Building rapport and gaining trust
• Using audits to inspire change
• Developing in-house capability
• Intelligent use of external experts

Audit Methods and Measures

• Models for maintenance auditing
• High-level maintenance performance benchmarking
• Methods for auditing reliability and asset care
• Safety auditing
• Workflow auditing
• Contractor audits
• Auditing turnarounds
• Tool/wrench time audits

Using Audits to Launch Improvement

• Gap analysis and building a benefits case
• Aligning with business, plant, and people needs
• Developing a vision for the future
• Agreeing on work packages
• Using audits to check progress and drive change

Integrating Audits into Day-to-Day Operations for Long-Term Results

• Moving from individual audits to an assurance strategy
• A holistic approach
• Cultural considerations and benefits
• Building good auditing principles into daily operations
• Competency management
• Management Control Reporting Systems
• Sustainability

GENERAL NOTES

• This Maintenance Audits course is delivered by seasoned trainers with vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.

• Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a certificate.
• We offer tailor-made courses to meet specific organizational needs. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the start of the training, with proof of payment sent to training@skillsforafrica.org.