Short Course

Root Cause Analysis & Defect Elimination

Overview

Defect Elimination is a cultural change that refuses to accept repeat failures and searches for the true root cause.

At the heart of defect elimination are root cause analysis techniques embedded in a program of continuous improvement.

Duration

1 Day

Location

Delivered at one of Competency Training’s national training centres or at a clients facility.

Price

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Dates

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Course Outline

Defect Elimination is a cultural change that refuses to accept repeat failures and searches for the true root cause.
At the heart of defect elimination are root cause analysis techniques embedded in a program of continuous improvement.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Planners, Schedulers, Supervisors and Maintainers.

Anyone wanting to improve problem-solving skills.

Course Brochure

Outcomes

  • What is it?
  • Why is it worthwhile work?
  • What it does?
  • What are the 5 sources of defects?
  • Principles
  • Process
  • Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA)
  • How to select the correct problem-solving tool
  • Practical Problem Solving
  • 5 Whys
  • Ishikawa Diagrams
  • Fault Tree Analysis
  • Core Reliability Principles
  • Reliability Concepts – The Safety/ Reliability/Cost Link
  • The core elements of a successful program
  • What works
  • How programs fail

Prerequisites

Maintenance Management Fundamentals

Course Pathway Options

This course can be delivered at a client’s site, and practical activities can be customised to reflect the client’s own situation and requirements.

Please contact info@verbrec.com for information and pricing on this option.

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