UpComing Class schedule!
April 9 - 13, 2018
University of Tennessee Campus
Knoxville, Tennessee

Machinery Assembly and Installation … Although all craft technicians have a set of basic skills, all too often we have found that they have forgotten, never used, or were not taught correct “precision” principles and techniques. In the assembly, installation, repair and day to day care of facility assets we have not always understood or applied correct reliability principles. Maintenance has typically been viewed from a “remove and replace” or “get it going” perspective and rarely includes; long term, lowest cost, highest manufacturing, and reliability/profitability perspectives. This seminar is a set of  essential  reminders and refreshers with new information that is meant for immediate field us e.


April 16 - 17, 2018
University of Tennessee
Smyrna, Tennessee

F ailure  M ode and  E ffects  A nalysis is a very effective problem-solving tool for the reduction of risk and failure prevention in design, process, and continuous improvement activities. This course will give you a working knowledge of the FMEA process as it is applied, and will reduce your company’s risk of costly mistakes.


April 18 - 20, 2018
University of Tennessee
Smyrna, Tennessee

PM Optimization is a systematic process to enable value – added maintenance tasks and get the best equipment reliability. This is done by identifying and improving on weaknesses in maintenance performance and frequencies. PM Optimization is a process (series of questions / guiding decision matrix) that helps move your PM’s to being more efficient and effective. It enables the optimization of resources, while instilling best practices.


April 16 - 20, 2018
University of Tennessee Campus
Knoxville, Tennessee

This Boot Camp can be substitute for the RMIC Boot Camp if You take the traditional path to the RMIC, or You can do the entire ERMS 10 class series and complete a project and get the RMIC.*

April 16 - 20, 2018
University of Tennessee Campus
Knoxville, Tennessee

Candidates will be able to recognize and determine whether pump faults and/or failures are related to pump selection, incorrect assembly/installation or operational system requirements. They will understand the correct sequence to correctly disassemble, assemble and field install centrifugal pumps utilizing correct precision practices and tools. Attendees will learn about the different types of mechanical seals and seal flush plans and where each can best be utilized to maximize equipment life.

(…for persons implementing at all levels)
May 1 - 3, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA

The Strategic Leadership in R&M Bootcamp course is for any person planning, implementing or leading a reliability and/or maintainability initiative (small or large). It is also for individuals or teams that are struggling with implementation of R&M at the plant floor, team or organizational level. The topics, discussions and exercises covered will build on proven R&M concepts (for any type of company) and quickly get into business excellence models, life cycle asset management as a strategy, risk management, understanding continuous improvement and culture for success, top quartile KPI’s, and strategy & planning for R&M, Part of the third day will be focused on tying it all together in a review of course learning and developing your roadmap towards enabling R&M business excellence.

May 14 - 18, 2018
University of Tennessee Campus
Knoxville, Tennessee

This one week program is a comprehensive review of key Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) concepts needed for a successful implementation. Top presenters with practical experience in multiple industries will lead the discussions, real plant case studies and examples, exercises, and answer any specific questions. The concepts are for R&M and progress applies to all levels in the organization.