Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM)
Use RCM to choose the right maintenance for each asset based on its functions, failure modes and consequences.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Reliability and maintenance engineers
- Operations and maintenance leaders
- RCM facilitators
Learning objectives
- Define functions and functional failures
- Analyse failure modes and effects
- Assess failure consequences
- Select the right maintenance tasks
Detailed content
- Operating context
- Primary and secondary functions
- Performance standards
- FMEA worksheets
- Failure causes
- Effects
- Hidden failures
- Safety and environment
- Operational and cost
- Condition-based
- Scheduled restoration
- Run to failure and redesign
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Functions and failures
- Failure modes and effects
- Consequences
- Maintenance tasks
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Calculate OEE and the six big losses from a real machine log
- Failure analysis of a recent breakdown (5-Why, fishbone, FMEA)
- Build a preventive / autonomous maintenance plan for one asset
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- OEE calculator (Excel)
- PM schedule and CIL (clean–inspect–lubricate) sheet
- Breakdown analysis report template
- Course workbook and slide handouts
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- JIPM TPM pillars
- SMRP Body of Knowledge
- ISO 55000 (asset management)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM)?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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