Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications
Upcoming dates (1)
Fee
- $1,095
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This course has a face-to-face or online attendance option.
ID
RA01659-C574
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
- 11/16/2022 08:00am - 03:30pm Central Time
- 11/17/2022 08:00am - 03:30pm Central Time
Instructor
George Williams
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $139
Reserve by: Oct. 15, 2022
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Course Overview
Root cause analysis (RCA) is a systematic process for identifying the origins of problems and determining an approach for resolving the issue(s). RCA focuses on preventing a problem from reoccurring.
Identifying and resolving the root cause(s) of equipment failures free up maintenance resources including planners, schedulers, MRO purchasing, supervisors, technicians, and/or mechanics to become more proactive in their everyday work activities resulting in increased equipment uptime (efficiency) and performance (effectiveness).
Who Should Attend?
- Maintenance managers, supervisors, and leads
- Plant and maintenance engineers
- Maintenance mechanics and technicians
Additional Information
This course was originally titled, "Root-Cause Analysis Tools for Maintenance Professionals." It is part of the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate. Enhance your maintenance skills while earning a recognized credential.
Course Outline
Day 1
Overview of the root cause analysis (RCA)
- Elements of the RCA 6-step process
- Definition and benefits of RCA
- Key tasks for organizing a successful RCA event
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Process for identifying and selecting an RCA event
Overview of RCA tools and workshop activities
- 5 Why
- Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
Day 2
Overview of RCA tools and workshop activities
- Design and Application Review
- Sequence of events
- Fault tree analysis
- Change analysis
Review tools for managing RCA event and sustaining improvements
- Project Charter
- A3 Report
- Audits
Instructor
George Williams
George is the founder and CEO of ReliabilityX. He has a master’s degree in reliability engineering from Monash University. He began his career working for his father in maintenance – performing PMs on trucks and trailers – while in high school. George spent 16 years with a major pharmaceutical company, where he began as a technician and worked his way up to global asset management. In 2015, George’s global team won the Uptime Award for Best Maintenance and Reliability Program. He is a certified maintenance and reliability professional and certified reliability leader. In 2016, he was recognized by the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional of the Year. He has earned certifications in vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, motion amplification, and plant maintenance management. George is a published author and a recognized leader in reliability. He’s been teaching maintenance and reliability classes for UW-Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs since 2010.
Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications
Location: Madison, WI or Live Online
Course #: RA01659-C574
Fee: $1,095
Fee
- $1,095
-
This course has a face-to-face or online attendance option.
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
- 11/16/2022 08:00am - 03:30pm Central Time
- 11/17/2022 08:00am - 03:30pm Central Time
Instructor
George Williams
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $139
Reserve by: Oct. 15, 2022
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications
Course #: RA01659Root-Cause Analysis Tools for Maintenance Professionals
Date: Wed. December 08, 2021 – Thu. December 09, 2021ID: RA01659-C337
Fee:
- $1,095
-
Fee covers online instruction and course materials.
- CEU: 1.2
- PDH: 12
Root-Cause Analysis Tools for Maintenance Professionals
Date: Mon. December 07, 2020 – Tue. December 08, 2020ID: RA01659-U334
Fee:
- $1,095
-
Fee covers online instruction and course materials.
- CEU: 1.2
- PDH: 12