Requirements of a European Maintenance Specialist

 

  1. General Competencies and Responsibilities
  2.  

     

    SYLLABUS

     

    FINAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL

    LEVEL OF

    REQUIRED

    KNOWL-EDGE

    1.0

    1.0.1

    1.0.2

    1.0.3

    1.0.4

    Corporate/Company Environment

    Corporate/company situation

    Corporate/company organization

    Departmental organization

    Costs

    Understands significance of social/economic impact of own organization/enterprise.

    (not required as part of examination)

    1.1

    1.1.1

     

    1.1.2

    Work Planning

    Planning

    - Maintenance request/Process sheet/Job ticket

    - Personnel planning

    - Equipment planning

    - Time sheet

    Control and reporting

    Does preparation and reporting on own maintenance tasks and on some team jobs.

    1

    1.2

    1.2.1

    1.2.2

     

     

     

     

    Teamwork and communication

    Authority and Responsibility

    Basic Management Techniques

    - Personnel Management

    - Reporting Techniques

    - Team organization techniques

    Reports orally and in writing within a team. Has social capability to communicate with people in and outside the team, such as in the production, with contractors, suppliers, etc.

    1

    1.3

    English Language

    - Technical English

    Is able to understand instructions in technical English.

    3

    1.4

    1.4.1

    1.4.2

     

    1.4.3

    Information Technology

    Basics of EDP

    Processing/calculation techniques

    - Data base handling

    - Computation of tables

    The PC-Work station

    - Organization of the PC-Work station

    - Use of networks

    Uses the information system for entering and collecting data. Has the basic knowledge to use the system interactively.

    2

    1.5

    1.5.1

    1.5.2

    1.5.3

    1.5.4

    Training and Instructions

    Basics of the Learning Process

    Basics of Training Strategies

    Basics of Planning a Lecture

    Training facilities

    Has the basic knowledge needed for training and instructing team members. Is familiar with training facilities in and outside the organization.

    2

     

    SYLLABUS

     

    FINAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL

    LEVEL OF

    REQUIRED

    KNOWL-EDGE

    1.6

    1.6.1

     

    1.6.2

    1.6.3

    Quality Assurance

    Scope and objectives of Quality Assurance

    - QA Standards, Terminology

    - Elements of QA systems

    Basics of Quality Assurance

    - Concepts, Definitions

    QA techniques and procedures

    Has basic knowledge of the impact of maintenance on product quality. Is able to act as an active member of a quality team.

    1

    1.7

    1.7.1

    1.7.2

    Environment

    Scope and objectives of Environmental Management

    Influence on indoor and outdoor environment

    Has basic knowledge of the impact of maintenance on indoor and outdoor environment. Is able to act as an active member of a quality team.

    1

    1.8

    1.8.1

    1.8.2

    1.8.3

    Automation

    Basics of Process Control

    Basics of machine automation

    Common system design

    Should have general knowledge of systems at present.

    2

     

     

  3. Competencies; tasks related
  4.  

     

    SYLLABUS

     

    FINAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL

    LEVEL OF REQUIRED KNOWL-EDGE

    2.1

    2.1.1

    Maintenance Objectives and Policies

    Corporate Maintenance Engineering

    - Objectives, Tasks, Significance

    - Policies on maintenance

    - Investment considerations. LCC/DOM

    Understands the importance of maintenance objectives and policies. Understands the economic impact of maintenance and the importance of operation and capital costs within the framework of life-cycles costs - LCC.

    3

    2.2

    2.2.1

    2.2.2

    2.2.3

    Maintenance Concepts

    The maintenance system

    The Wear and Tear Process

    Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Choices

    Knows the principles of the preventive, corrective and opportunity based maintenance incl. condition monitoring.

    1

    2.3

    2.3.1

     

     

     

     

    2.3.2

    Restoration Techniques

    Basis of Technology

    - Mechanical Technology/mechanical equipment

    - Electrical Technology/electrical equipment

    - PLC's and PC's applications

    - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    - Building

    Repair techniques

    Knows the principle and is able to apply them in practice.

    1

    2.4

    2.4.1

    2.4.2

    Maintenance Terminology

    Terminology

    Standards/CEN

    Knows and understands maintenance terminology and standards, understands them and is able to use them actively.

    1

    2.5

    2.5.1

    2.5.2

    2.5.3

    Contractors

    Basics of Contractual Law

    The CEN maintenance contract guidelines

    Practical applications

    Knows the requirements and scope to which a contractor should comply. Is able to instruct and supervise contractors on maintenance jobs.

    2

    2.6

    2.6.1

    2.6.2

    2.6.3

    2.6.4

     

    2.6.5

    Laws and Regulations

    Basics of Labour Law

    Law and regulations on Health Care & Safety

    Laws and regulations on environmental protection

    Safety practice

    - First aid training

    - Preventive health protection and safety measures

    Equipment Safety Systems

    Knows all relevant laws and regulations concerning job safety, fire protection and environment.

    2

     

    SYLLABUS

     

    FINAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL

    LEVEL OF

    REQUIRED

    KNOWL-EDGE

    2.7

    2.7.1

    2.7.2

     

     

    2.7.3

    Condition Monitoring

    Significance of CM in maintenance practice

    CM techniques

    - Areas of application

    - Results

    - Base Lines

    Measuring Techniques

    - Calibration of measuring tools and instruments

    - Disturbance, interference and noise

    Knows the most common condition monitoring methods and devices and is familiar with their use in practice.

    2

    2.8

    2.8.1

     

    2.8.2

    Fault Finding Techniques

    Root Cause Analysis

    - Analysis of functions

    - Analysis of design

    Fault Finding Techniques

    Knows at least one method for systematic fault finding and is familiar with its use and practice.

    1

    2.9

    2.9.1

    2.9.2

    Improvement Techniques

    Concept, definitions, scope

    - Small Scale Activities

    Workshop practice

    - Determination of weak points

    - Elimination of weak points

    Has basic knowledge of improvement techniques and under direction is familiar with their use and practice.

    2

    2.10.

    2.10.1.

     

    2.10.2.

    Documentation

    Basics of Engineering Drawings

    - Mechanical design

    - Wiring and piping diagrams

    - Electrical and electronic diagrams

    Organization and use

    - Filing

    - Retrieving

    - Marking up

    Understands all documentation (instructions, drawings, etc.) related to the maintenance job and can, if necessary, propose improvements and handle non-conformance.

    2

    2.11

    2.11.1

     

    2.11.2

    Spare Part Management

    Administration of spare parts

    - Planning and organization of storing facilities

    - Cost accounting

    Documentation

    Has basic knowledge of the storing of spare parts. Knows the practical routine of storing and retrieval of spare parts.

    1

     

     

    SYLLABUS

     

    FINAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL

    LEVEL OF

    REQUIRED

    KNOWL-EDGE

    2.12

    2.12.1

     

     

     

     

     

    2.12.2

     

     

     

     

    2.12.3

     

    2.12.4

    Materials Technology

    Materials Technology

    - Metals

    - Synthetic materials

    - Ceramics

    - Glass

    - Building materials

    - Others

    Wear and Tear Mechanisms

    - Corrosion

    - Fatigue

    - Stress

    - Friction

    - Others

    Protective Methods

    - Coating techniques

    - Tribology/lubrication

    Non-destructive Testing methods

    Has basic knowledge of material technology and application, material deterioration and protective methods.

    2

 

 

Three levels of required knowledge:

  1. Very good knowledge, to be able to handle special tasks
  2. Good knowledge, to be able to handle normal tasks
  3. Understanding, to be able to participate in making the right decisions.

 

EFMNS Working group 5.


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