Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop an appreciation of the importance of effective maintenance management to ensure high productivity; an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of maintenance supervisors and managers; a knowledge of maintenance management systems. The student is also expected to be able to carry out basic maintenance planning and control; design and implement a basic maintenance management system; describe the various maintenance techniques and strategies.
Synopsis Maintenance planning and control; planned preventive, corrective and condition-based maintenance; types of failure; maintenance policies; structure and communication within the maintenance function; documentation for control and planning; computerised maintenance management systems; responsibilities and duties of a maintenance manager; short-term PM and CM planning; use of historical maintenance data; downtime and availability; maintenance costs and budget control; use and control of contractors for maintenance work.
Assessment Examination: 40% + Assignments: 60%