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Programme 04 · Planning

TICE · TUT · SAAMA CPD

Maintenance Planner Training Programme

Delivered with the Tshwane Institute for Continuing Education (TICE), this programme develops technical and soft skills for maintenance planning. It is suited to tradespeople, supervisors, engineers and technicians moving into planning, and current planners seeking formal programme certification.

What you will learn

Knowledge you can put to work.

  • Plan maintenance within an integrated asset management system.
  • Scope, prioritise and schedule maintenance tasks.
  • Apply the critical path method to maintenance projects.
  • Maintain master data and documentation for quality work execution.
  • Use CMMS applications and strengthen communication skills.

Programme focus

  • Integrated asset management and maintenance workflows
  • Task planning, projects and shutdowns
  • Configuration and documentation control
  • Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Communication, time management and problem solving

Who should attend

Is this programme for you?

Tradespeople, supervisors, engineers, technicians and planners.

Plan and schedule maintenance work with the technical and communication skills the role demands.

Enrolment dates

Plan your next step.

Contact the Academy team for the next intake, enrolment closing date, session timetable and current fees.

Ask about the programme schedule and delivery arrangements before making commitments.

Request dates and fees

Entry requirements

Check your eligibility.

The published programme brochure lists three alternative entry routes: NQF Level 4 with mathematics and physical science; NQF Level 4 with three years of maintenance planning experience; or qualified artisan status. Ask the team to confirm the current requirements.

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Recognition of prior learning

Bring your experience into the conversation.

If you have relevant qualifications, previous training or workplace experience, ask whether these can be considered for this programme. The team will confirm whether a recognition of prior learning route is available.

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Assessment and recognition

Understand the completion requirements.

The published programme is TUT-certified and carries SAAMA CPD recognition. Confirm current assessment, certification requirements and CPD points for your intake.

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