Day 1 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Day 1 presents an introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and an overview of the fundamental techniques/procedures. Topics include:

• Introduction and Overview
  • History
  • Applications and Benefits
  • Published Guidelines
• Prepare for the Analysis
• Select the Equipment to Be Analyzed
  • Published Equipment Selection Questions
  • Criticality Factors
• Identify the Functions
• Identify the Functional Failures
• Identify and Evaluate (Categorize) the Effects of Failure
  • Published Logic Diagrams
• Identify the Causes of Failure (Failure Modes)
• Select Maintenance Tasks
  • Published Task Selection Questions
  • Comparing Maintenance Strategies Based on Cost and Availability
    • Run-to-Failure
    • Repair/Replacement
    • Service Tasks
    • Failure-Finding Inspections
    • On-Condition Inspections
    • One-Time Tasks
  • Calculating Optimum Maintenance Interval

Day 2 Morning 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
The morning session of Day 2 introduces RCM++ and covers many of the features of this versatile application, from setting up the database to generating FMEAs and reports. Topics include:

• Benefits of Using Automated Software
• Overview of Analysis Steps in RCM++
• Organizing information in databases and projects
  • Working with databases with and without Login Security
• Working with Profiles and Libraries to customize the interface and the analysis:
  • Enable/disable and/or rename data fields
  • Determine RCM logic diagrams
  • Set classifications, categories, priorities and other menu options
• Understanding the Hierarchical, Worksheet and Filtered views
• Data entry shortcuts, including copy/paste, import/export, phrase libraries, etc.
• Support for RCM Logic
  • Equipment Selection Methods
  • Failure Effect Categorization
  • Maintenance Task Selection
• Maintenance Task Cost Calculations
• Maintenance Task Packaging
• Reports, Charts and Queries
• FMEA/FMECA Capabilities
  • Risk Priority Numbers (RPNs)
  • Criticality Analysis
  • Current Controls Management
  • Recommended Actions Management
  • APQP
• Administrative Features
  • Database backups
  • Baselines and revision tracking

Day 2 Afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The afternoon session of Day 2 is a hands-on workshop using the RCM++ software, with case study examples tailored to individual applications.

Hands-on Workshop

• Work through a detailed training guide with step-by-step instructions to complete sample analyses that demonstrate the capabilities of the RCM++ software.
• Discuss implementation options for your particular analysis procedures and reporting requirements.