Programme 05 · Maintenance
Preparatory learning for experienced planners applying for the Certified Maintenance Planner (CMP) designation of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA), subject to SAAMA's requirements. The course consolidates planning and scheduling practice and supports learners in preparing the portfolio of evidence that SAAMA evaluates.
What you will learn
Planner responsibilities, work identification, job scope, job plans and work preparation.
Backlog management, priorities, weekly scheduling, capacity and schedule compliance.
Bills of materials, spares, labour estimates, tools and contractor co-ordination.
CMMS and EAM data, work-order quality, maintenance history and reporting.
Practice scenarios, applied calculations, terminology review and preparation of the portfolio of evidence.
Learning outcomes
Who should attend
Maintenance planners, schedulers and planning supervisors preparing to apply for the SAAMA CMP designation.
SAAMA requires CMP applicants to hold the QCTO Occupational Certificate: Maintenance Planner (NQF Level 5) and three years' experience as a planner. Graduates of our Maintenance Planner programme can seek that certificate through recognition of prior learning.
Assessment and recognition
Optimal Academy course-completion record.
Applications for the Certified Maintenance Planner designation are made to SAAMA, which evaluates each applicant's portfolio of evidence against its own requirements. Completing this course does not award the designation.
SAAMA application fees are not included unless agreed in the quotation.
Assessment uses knowledge checks and practical activities or simulations, with assignments or portfolio evidence where the course requires them. Every learner receives individual feedback.
Enrolment dates
Contact the Academy team for the next intake, enrolment closing date, session timetable and a written quotation.
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