Workface Planning (WFP) & Advanced Work Packaging
Implement Workface Planning on construction projects. Participants develop Installation Work Packages, align engineering and procurement with construction, remove constraints before work starts and track execution with WFP KPIs, using exercises and a project simulation.
At a glance
- 5 days
Who it's for
- Construction superintendents & foremen, PMs, field planners & schedulers, discipline engineers, QA/QC & HSE, materials coordinators, EPC & owner reps
Learning objectives
- Develop Installation Work Packages (IWPs)
- Align engineering, procurement and construction to the workface
- Remove constraints and track IWP execution with KPIs
Detailed content
- Origins of WFP; difference from traditional planning
- Roles; CWP/EWP/IWP alignment; WFP lifecycle; refinery case study
- IWP content and boundaries; breaking CWPs into
- IWPs
- Sequencing; 4Rs readiness checklist; Level 4 schedule
- Exercise: IWP for a piping system
- Engineering deliverables; procurement & materials
- QA/QC, HSE coordination; permits & hold points; change management
- Constraint-removal workshop
- Field planner role; IWP status tracking & closure
- Visual planning tools (3D, GIS); WFP & AWP (CII/COAA)
- KPIs: planned vs actual, schedule compliance, rework; IWP audit
- Phased implementation; readiness; tools (Primavera, SmartPlant, ConstructSim)
- Brownfield, turnaround & shutdown; simulation of a 10-week project
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Foundations
- IWP Development
- Integration & Constraints
- Field Execution
- Implementation
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Compare alternatives with NPV, IRR and payback
- Value-chain loss mapping case study
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Engineering-economy / value-chain workbook
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
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
- FAO food-loss assessment methodology
- Engineering economy fundamentals (FE exam outline)
- CII Advanced Work Packaging (RT-272/319)
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
Part of these career paths
- Project Management · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Workface Planning (WFP) & Advanced Work Packaging?
The program runs 5 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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