{"id":5160,"date":"2021-08-24T04:48:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T10:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?p=5160"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:06:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:06:27","slug":"maintenance-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-training\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Establish an Effective Maintenance Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company\u2019s greatest asset is its workforce. To succeed, businesses need the right mix of talent, skill, and experience across the whole spectrum \u2013 from top leadership down to technicians and operators on the plant floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is easier said than done. Maintenance departments are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/cmms-maintenance-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">struggling to find skilled workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep facilities running safely and efficiently. And with industrial technology evolving at breakneck speeds, existing workers need constant maintenance training and retraining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The looming skill gap is a major headache for all industrial firms. In the US alone, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/about-deloitte\/articles\/press-releases\/deloitte-manufacturing-skills-gap.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte is forecasting a shortage of 2.1 million skilled workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2030 in the manufacturing sector. Firms can no longer rely on the job market to provide new workers with all the requisite skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the potential solutions comes in the form of <\/span><b>well-calibrated maintenance training programs to upskill existing workers and quickly onboard new hires<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let\u2019s see what such training courses look like in <span id=\"benefits-of-maintenance-training\"><\/span>practice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of maintenance training\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective maintenance is your first line of defense against equipment downtime, productivity issues, safety incidents, and other disruptive events. A skilled and experienced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance workforce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make a world of difference to an enterprise, ensuring that daily operations remain unaffected by technical issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training maintenance workers properly leads to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced planned and unplanned downtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/repair-and-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance and repair work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is done faster and better, leading to a quick restart of production. Trained technicians are also better at keeping machines well-maintained, helping <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/equipment-failure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid equipment failure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fewer accidents and safety issues\/fines: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in plants where heavy machinery, hazardous substances, and potentially dangerous processes are involved, effective maintenance has a direct bearing on the safety and wellbeing of your workers. Lack of trained maintenance crews raises the risk of accidents and regulatory action\/fines for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/penalties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-compliance with OSHA safety standards.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gives managers more flexibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you invest in proper maintenance training programs, you create a workforce that is more capable of working in various roles, in essence reducing the skills gap. Managers who have many versatile technicians and operators at their disposal have more flexibility when setting production and maintenance schedules. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improves employee morale and <span id=\"the-hallmarks-of-a-great-maintenance-training-program\"><\/span>focus: <\/b>humans thrive at work when they feel confident and capable. Training also improves their career prospects by giving them additional competencies and sending a message that what they do matters. These factors improve employee morale and commitment to the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective maintenance technician<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a combination of experience, technical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills. To build up the latter two, you need an effective maintenance training program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hallmarks of a great maintenance training program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5162\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program.jpg\" alt=\"good industrial maintenance training program\" width=\"640\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-451x203.jpg 451w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-554x249.jpg 554w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-93x42.jpg 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-540x243.jpg 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/good-industrial-maintenance-training-program-100x45.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no strict definition for what a \u201cgood\u201d maintenance training program should be like. There are a lot of variables that can change, depending on the type of business, its size, industrial processes, type of equipment involved, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are a few constants you should try to replicate across all \u201ceffective\u201d maintenance training programs. From that perspective, a good maintenance training program is one that: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Imparts actionable and technical skills to workers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or in other words &#8211; skills training.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course\/curriculum should cover the whole gamut of technical textbook knowledge and hands-on experience training. It should equip workers to react faster to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/equipment-failure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment failures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other issues during routine work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Is systematically documented and easily repeatable: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">firms tend to hand over training duties to veteran technicians with decades of experience in the field. If the things they teach are not fully documented, the quality of the training program may deteriorate once these individuals leave the firm. Systematic documentation is critical here \u2013 it will ensure that the program is not reliant on any single individual and can be easily repeated across multiple iterations.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Is not designed as a one-off event: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a maintenance training program is not a one-day event. It is an ongoing process, lasting weeks or even months, depending on the complexity of the topics involved. For best results, firms should look at repeating these sessions at set intervals \u2013 like once a year \u2013 to train new workers and provide ongoing training to existing staff.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Is conducted by a mix of experts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as mentioned, firms can rely on technicians with deep knowledge and experience to act as mentors. For maximum effectiveness, a training program should combine that with courses at technical schools and special sessions carried out by certified experts (outside consultants).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"elements-of-an-industrial-maintenance-training-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have established the main characteristics of an effective training program, it is time to look at the actual content \u2013 what workers and maintenance technicians can expect to learn from a standard maintenance training program.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699310630716{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #dde4e8 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699310302582{padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title    vc_custom_1742924795505\" ><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Free CMMS Buyer's Guide<\/h3><p class=\"subtitle\" >Discover everything you need to know about CMMS in this comprehensive guide. Begin your maintenance journey now!<\/p><\/header><a  href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/cmms-buyers-guide\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"Download Now\"  class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-center button-action-link icon_right\" ><span class=\"prim_text\">Get the Guide<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right iconita\" ><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742924813823{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CMMS-Buyers-Guide-Image.webp&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic elements of an industrial maintenance training program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety and maintenance requirements vary drastically across industries and facilities. Broadly speaking, maintenance technicians and other workers attending a training program will be taught the basics of the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/lockout-tagout-procedure-and-loto-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lockout\/tagout procedures<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shutdown\/startup procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>qualification for their specific technical roles<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"different-forms-of-maintenance-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial maintenance training is a vast arena, involving a wide array of specializations. Some of the fundamentals include industrial safety, reading blueprints &amp; schematics, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshooting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, handling tools\/equipment, etc. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"different-forms-of-maintenance-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specialized courses can cover many topics related to electrical systems, HVAC systems, building and facility maintenance, warehouse processes, industrial rigging, welding, waste treatment, plumbing, electronics, mechanical and hydraulics, mechanical drives, motor controls, and so on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different forms of maintenance training<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular approach to maintenance training is something called the \u201cintroduction \u2013 practice \u2013 verification\u201d approach. It combines classroom\/theoretical\/book knowledge with practical training and a meticulous assessment system. It is a tried and tested training paradigm that relies on multiple sources of specialized maintenance knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective maintenance training program will utilize a judicious mix of the following forms of maintenance training:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5163\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training.jpg\" alt=\"types of maintenance training\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-298x238.jpg 298w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-365x292.jpg 365w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-506x405.jpg 506w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/types-of-maintenance-training-100x80.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. On-the-job (OJT) training\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time is a luxury, especially in maintenance. Few firms can afford to give maintenance technicians time away from the job for training. When the bulk of training takes place on the plant floor, it helps reduce the burden on managers. It is also more effective in skill development when compared to purely class or text-based training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For maintenance workers, OJT training is irreplaceable and should be the main focus of most training courses. Hands-on learning is especially useful for learning about tasks such as mechanical maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Schools and colleges<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many courses on basic industrial maintenance at various technical schools and colleges. Firms can form strategic partnerships with such institutions to provide a classroom-based training format for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-mechanic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance mechanics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and technicians. However, due care must be taken to ensure that the subjects taught are relevant to the rigors and needs of the firm\u2019s workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Workshops<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firms can organize special in-house workshops, conducted by certified trainers that focus on specific <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/industrial-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aspects of industrial maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sometimes, these modules are conducted by outside contractors or consultants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally, firms can also rely on the vendors of specialized equipment (OEMs) to provide free safety and maintenance training\/retraining to technicians and machine operators; this is especially useful for safety training, and learning about mechanical systems and new instrumentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Online maintenance training programs and courses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet can be a rich source of technical information. A training program can involve a reasonable amount of self-study, involving online videos and documentation from reliable maintenance training sites. This format should largely play a supportive role, as most individuals are not good at self-learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous platforms and entities are providing a wide range of industrial maintenance courses using virtual learning and other innovative formats. Here are some examples of online training resources for industrial businesses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.360training.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>360 Training<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an Austin, Texas-based online training and certification body active since 1997. Courses include OSHA\/HAZWOPER compliance and safety, Food &amp; Beverage, Real Estate, Power &amp; Utilities, Industrial Skills, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpctraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>TPC Training<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides both online and in-person industrial maintenance training, with main offices in Denver and Chicago. Covers a wide range of industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, Oil &amp; Gas, Food &amp; Beverage, and Consumer Goods on OSHA\/HAZWOPER and Food Safety. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convergencetraining.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Vector Solutions<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> based in Tampa, Florida, Vector Solutions provides online industrial maintenance training in over 400 courses. Covers a wide range of industries like Manufacturing, IT, Facility Management, Power, Chemical Engineering, with advanced virtual reality classes and RMS certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. AR and VR maintenance training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are game-changers. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LzqR7JsVVoY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dassault aviation maintenance trainers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> already use software-rendered 3D versions of machines and parts to deliver highly immersive practical lessons without disrupting production on the plant floor. Learning about the maintenance of delicate machinery, such as pneumatic parts, is best done like this &#8211; without the need to dismantle machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, companies like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyient.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyient<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have developed AR applications that include helpful instructions on how to complete specific maintenance tasks. You can see an example in the video below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G5qnu15WOuU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a safe and engaging way to conduct maintenance training but usually comes with a high price tag.<\/span><span id=\"maintenance-training-program-steps\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Virtual training\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these days of Zoom calls and remote learning, some elements of maintenance training can also be conducted in a virtual classroom. Experts can deliver live training sessions via video conferencing without visiting the facility, improving education accessibility during these very uncertain times. Online courses have become a staple in the last two years, and maintenance training courses should not be an exception. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic steps for setting up a maintenance training program\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many organizations, the initial push for a training course comes from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/maintenance-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialists in a company. But it can also come as a reaction to systemic problems revealed by accidents, or a company-wide troubleshooting exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless, the basic process of creating a maintenance training program remains largely the same:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Make the case for the program\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A training program is a significant project that will take up company resources. For it to succeed, everyone from top leadership down to plant and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be on board and in agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this happen, you first need to understand the current maintenance capabilities of the maintenance technicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To estimate the training needs, do a thorough assessment of employee skill levels to find the baseline \u2013 look for weaknesses and areas that could use some improvement. A combination of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time studies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and general workplace safety audits will provide further insights into critical gaps that can be filled with specific maintenance training modules and programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results of these assessments can be a decent argument for top management to approve the exercise. Maintenance managers can highlight the myriad ways in which it will help improve the business with increased uptimes, fewer malfunctions, overtime reductions, and most importantly &#8211; with lowering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-cost-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance operating costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Create a systematic syllabus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the go-ahead from top management, it is time to develop an appropriate syllabus for the training program. The contents will be heavily influenced by the insights gained from the internal assessment performed in the previous step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many potential sources of maintenance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flightliteracy.com\/training-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">training syllabi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA and HAZWOPER regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendor recommended specs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respected industry association standards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specialized courses established by universities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also the stage where you have to decide on the format of the training. It is best to create a balanced approach involving a mix of on-the-job, classroom, and workshop training formats. <\/span><b>Keep everything fully documented and standardized for repeatability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Plan and conduct the training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and select the technicians\/workers who will undergo maintenance training. Often, you may not be able to release your entire maintenance staff for training. Splitting them into batches is the simplest approach that will ensure plant operations do not stop. Give priority to individuals or positions that will benefit most from said training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best training programs have an emphasis on continuous learning. In some cases, this may mean learning on the job across weeks or months. In others, it involves frequent workshops and training sessions throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Try to gauge the efficacy of maintenance training\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculating exact ROI from investments into maintenance training is damn near impossible. Every <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-kpi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance KPI and metric<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is influenced by a wide variety of factors. It might be hard to know what caused the reduction in the number of unexpected breakdowns. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better replacement parts? Better working conditions? The result of training efforts? Just a case of dumb luck?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, maintenance training should have a strong impact on metrics like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/metrics\/mean-time-to-repair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MTTR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the number of breakdowns and safety incidents caused by human error.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of metrics will vary from organization to organization. Often, low performance in specific areas is a key reason for the creation of maintenance training programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare the results with the baseline (from pre-training periods) and you can find if there are any measurable performance improvements. With longer training programs this will be an ongoing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results can be used to find the strengths and weaknesses of the program. <\/span><b>Since <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/cmms-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>CMMS<\/b><\/a><b> helps you define and track various metrics, you can use it to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/maintenance-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>generate maintenance reports<\/b><\/a><b> and get improved visibility on how training impacts employee and organizational performance.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These insights should be used to tweak the composition of future training iterations.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"how-limble-CMMS-facilitates-maintenance-training\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Have plans in place for the post-training stage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective training program takes into account the human element \u2013 the interests and aspirations of the workers who undergo these sessions. Create some sort of incentive\/rewards system for employees who participate in these programs.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be a certification that improves their career prospects, a promotion to a new role, improved pay, or any other appropriate reward. These can drastically improve the effectiveness of a maintenance training program by giving the participants extra incentive to put more effort into the training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Limble CMMS facilitates maintenance training<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computerized maintenance management solutions are great at helping you manage maintenance resources &#8211; assets, tools, labor, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/mro-maintenance-repair-and-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More robust yet flexible solutions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble CMMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also be used to streamline parts of the maintenance training process. Here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the planning phase<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating maintenance training workshops without disrupting existing maintenance schedules can be a challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble CMMS offers an in-depth look into work-in-progress, as well as upcoming maintenance schedules. With our drag-n-drop maintenance calendar, you can easily reschedule, reprioritize, and reassign tasks to make room for training exercises and free-up technicians that are supposed to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2392\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1.png\" alt=\"Work Order Management\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1.png 1064w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-1024x764.png 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-319x238.png 319w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-391x292.png 391w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-540x403.png 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-work-order-management-1-100x75.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview of work-in-progress inside Limble CMMS when filtered \u201cBy User\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, on-the-job training can\u2019t be conducted without access to the right tools and materials. How are you going to demonstrate a new welding technique &#8211; and have people practice it &#8211; without welding equipment?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use CMMS to overview, plan for, and allocate the necessary resources without affecting normal maintenance operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not easy to execute with limited resources, but it is that much harder without a CMMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the execution phase<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During maintenance training itself, managers and planners can use the software to coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities and any unexpected work that comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/asset-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset tracking capabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CMMS can help you keep an eye on tools and other inventory used during the training process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, as a centralized repository of maintenance data, CMMS can offer quick access to equipment manuals, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance checklists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, diagrams, schematics, and similar documentation that might be needed for theoretical discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the post-training phase<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main goals of maintenance training is to enable everyone to follow best practices while executing maintenance work. Many of those practices should be documented in the form of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintenance managers can use Limble CMMS to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/standard-operating-procedure-sop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create and store SOPs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and checklists for use in the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, you can use Limble to estimate the efficacy of your maintenance training program. Our custom report builder helps you define metrics you want to track &#8211; and then use those custom metrics to generate actionable reports (example below).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1497\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder.png\" alt=\"Custom cmms report builder\" width=\"640\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder.png 1058w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-1024x749.png 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-768x562.png 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-325x238.png 325w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-399x292.png 399w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-82x60.png 82w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-540x395.png 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Custom-cmms-report-builder-100x73.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom report builder inside Limble CMMS<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in testing Limble CMMS, you have three options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">START A FREE 30-DAY TRIAL<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/demo-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REQUEST A DEMO<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in your future\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many firms opt not to have any in-house maintenance training program to avoid stretching their internal resources. That is perfectly understandable, but it is missing the big picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a long-term perspective, taking into account the workforce challenges facing industries as a whole, the benefits of maintenance training easily outweigh the input costs. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]A company\u2019s greatest asset is its workforce. 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