Introduction to Maintenance Practices

•       Overview of CMRT Certification: Purpose, benefits, and career progression.
•       Importance of Maintenance and Reliability in Operations.
•       Types of Maintenance: Preventive, Predictive, Corrective, and Reactive.
•       Maintenance Strategies: Corrective vs. Preventive vs. Predictive.
•       Maintenance Documentation: Logs, work orders, and tracking tools.
•       Case study: Understanding the failure of equipment due to improper maintenance.

Preventative Maintenance (PM)

•       What is Preventative Maintenance?
•       Key Components of PM: Scheduling, Task Lists, and Inspections.
•       How to Develop a PM Plan for Equipment.
•       Benefits and Challenges of Preventive Maintenance.
•       Maintenance Metrics: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
•       Group Exercise: Create a basic PM schedule for a specific piece of equipment.
•       Role-playing: Assigning and tracking PM tasks.

Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

•       Introduction to Predictive Maintenance (PdM).
•       Types of Predictive Techniques: Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasonic Testing, Oil Analysis.
•       Condition Monitoring vs. Time-Based Maintenance.
•       Data Analysis and Decision Making in PdM.
•       PdM Tools and Technologies.
•       Hands-on demonstration of basic vibration monitoring equipment.
•       Case study: Predictive maintenance application in a real-world scenario.

Troubleshooting and Analysis Techniques

•       The Troubleshooting Process: Systematic vs. Guesswork.
•       Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Techniques: Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis.
•       Tools for Troubleshooting: Multimeter, Pressure Gauges, Software.
•       Common Equipment Failures and Diagnostic Methods.
•       Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
•       Group Work: Use RCA tools to analyze a maintenance failure case.
•       Hands-on Troubleshooting: Diagnosing faults in mechanical or electrical equipment.

Corrective Maintenance (CM)

•       What is Corrective Maintenance?
•       The Corrective Maintenance Process: Identification, Diagnosis, Repair, and Documentation.
•       Benefits and Limitations of Corrective Maintenance.
•       Managing Spare Parts and Resources for Corrective Actions.
•       Planning and Scheduling Corrective Maintenance.
•       Role-playing: Perform corrective actions after diagnosing equipment failures.

Maintenance Management and Planning

•       Overview of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling.
•       Maintenance Work Orders: Creation, Documentation, and Execution.
•       Resource Allocation: Personnel, Tools, and Equipment.
•       Setting Up and Managing a Maintenance Database.
•       Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Maintenance Efficiency.
•       Group Exercise: Plan and schedule a week's worth of maintenance tasks for a plant.

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

•       What is Reliability-Centered Maintenance?
•       Key Principles of RCM: Risk-based approach to maintenance.
•       The RCM Process: Functional Failure, Failure Modes, Failure Consequences.
•       Application of RCM in Asset Criticality and Maintenance Decision-making.
•       The Role of the CMRT in RCM Implementation.
•       Case Study: Applying RCM to a critical piece of equipment.
•       Group Work: Conduct a failure modes analysis for a piece of equipment.

Asset Life Cycle Management

•       The Concept of Asset Life Cycle: From Acquisition to Disposal.
•       Strategies for Maximizing Asset Performance Over Time.
•       Predictive and Preventative Maintenance for Extending Asset Life.
•       Asset Replacement vs. Repair Decisions.
•       Cost-Benefit Analysis for Maintenance Strategies.
•       Group Discussion: Pros and cons of repairing vs. replacing aging equipment.
•       Practical application: Create an asset management plan for a sample production line.

Safety and Environmental Considerations in Maintenance

•       Safety Protocols and Procedures in Maintenance Work.
•       Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Work Practices.
•       Environmental Impact of Maintenance Activities.
•       Legal and Regulatory Considerations.
•       How to Prevent Maintenance-Related Accidents.
•       Case Study: Identifying safety hazards in a maintenance environment.
•       Hands-on practice: Proper use of safety equipment and tools.

CMRT Exam Preparation & Review

•       Overview of the CMRT Exam Format and Structure.
•       Tips and Strategies for Passing the CMRT Exam.
•       Common Pitfalls and Mistakes to Avoid.
•       Practice Exam: Timed CMRT-style multiple-choice questions.
•       Q&A Session and Group Discussion.