CS05 - Practical Application of Fleet Planning
“This course, together with others provided by Howard and his team are proving invaluable for our business. I particularly like the engagement level and use of real examples that our teams can relate directly with.”
Iain Burnett, Head of Engineering Support Services, Greater Anglia
Overview
Presented by experienced planners; This 2-day workshop is aimed at planners who work in the ROC / Part-M organisations.
Managing service needs and balancing those with maintenance is the central theme of this course, helping new and growing planners manage their fleets of vehicles more effectively.
Key topics:
1. The business of maintenance
2. The plan-led approach
3. The tools of fleet planning
4. The guiding mind of maintenance - philosophy
5. The planning cycle
6. Stakeholder management
EngPro Approach
This course can be delivered onsite or online, although we prefer onsite. The delegate is immersed in a number of real-life case studies that they use to develop skills they have learnt.
Using in-class exercises, combined with practical application throughout the two days; culminating in the presentation of investigation recommendations. A highly interactive course that delegates thoroughly enjoy, and take much from.
Previous Clients:
“Engaging and good interaction with the delegates.” – Production Manager, Ilford Depot
“Howard is a great presenter, and it is good to learn from him and the experience he has” - Depot Manager, Greater Anglia
“Presentations were very clear, and much prefer fact sheet online to notes - great” - Senior Production Manager, Hitachi Rail Ltd.
“From a personal perspective I would have preferred the course face-to-face; but online was not bad alternative” Outstation Manager, Virgin Trains Ltd.
Specifications:
Duration: 2 days
Location: Ideally onsite, but can be delivered online
Delivery style: Experienced planner, presenting and sharing key experience and knowledge
Target Audience: Fleet Planners; Production Planners; Schedulers; Production Managers
Typical co-hort size: 9 to 12 delegates
Key skills learnt:
The business of maintenance
The plan-led concept, why we plan and the outline role of planning
Control of maintenance
Control of rolling stock, fleet planning
An introduction to load and capacity management
Maintenance schedules - generating through to VMI
Depot/hanger bottlenecks and how to manage these
Introduction to asset management systems (AMS)
Defect management
The guiding mind of maintenance - accountable for provision of service
Managing exam miles, days and other variables
Drop out items - such as gear boxes and engines
Generating the fleet plan
Seasonal planning
Fusing the HM and offsite work
Train planning interfaces
The planning cycle, actively managing the 72 hour window
List of work generation and control
Metrics to measure effective fleet planning
Case studies:
Our facilitators have many years experience planning in Aviation, Bus and Rail - they bring several case studies and real-if working examples to allow delegates to immerse themselves in the topic and the reality of planning a complex business.
Exercises are used throughout to allow depth of learning.
Accreditation: This course counts 16 hours CPD, for Engineering Council UKSPEC competences B, C and D.
Certification: If requested e Certificates for attendance can be provided.
Examination: This course can have an examination, if that is required.
Supporting materials: Life-long access to our extensive delegate resource centre; all materials for the training delivery; all in-class exercises; further reading advice.
Additional costs: Nil - the price we will quote is inclusive of travel, substance and any other associated costs.