The MSc (Master of Science) course in Maintenance Management, suits personnel from all types of industrial plants, power stations, production facilities, factories, etc,. and normally takes, on average, two to three years.

This is a Master's Degree Programme in Maintenance Management. One of the reasons for its development has been the explosive interest in the use of automated plant, CNC machines and robots during the last ten years. With the implementation of 'Just In Time' strategies there is an increasing need for plant and equipment to be available to suit planned production requirements and also to perform to its designed specification. These developments have taken place over a wide range of industries and have been driven by the need to implement new technologies in order to survive in world markets.

Shown below is a typical example of a coal fired power station, where it can be seen that maintenance management strategies are of extreme importance for the complete process to run smoothly.

1. Rail Unloading House	13. Induced Draught Fan	25. Five Low Pressure Feed Heaters
2. Junction House	14. Main Chimney	26. Deaerator
3.Shuttle Conveyor	15. Superheater	27. Boiler Feed Pump
4. Boiler Coal Bunker	16. High Pressure Turbine	28. High Pressure Feed Heater
5. Bucket Wheel Machine	17. Boiler Reheater	29. Economiser
6. Coal Feeder	18. Intermediate Pressure Turbine	30. Steam Drum
7. Pulverising Mill	19. Three Low Pressure Turbines	31. Cooling Towers
8. Primary Air Fan	20. Rotor	32. Circulating Water Pumps
9. Boiler Burners	21. Stator	33. Circulating Water Make-up Pumps
10. Forced Draught Fan	22. Generator Transformer	34. FGD Absorber Tower
11. Air Heater	23. Condenser
12. Precipitator	24. Condensate Extraction Pump

Most companies have failed to develop maintenance strategies in line with their investments in the advanced manufacturing technologies. This has resulted in a considerable gap between the required skills and expertise which are essential to maximise the potential benefits from these technologies and the skills which currently exist within the maintenance sections of most industries. Historically, maintenance has been associated with the cost of labour and spare parts.

With the advent of modern technology however, other factors such as downtime and product quality can be key factors when measuring maintenance effectiveness. In addition, safety and environmental considerations are also becoming increasingly important.

The MSc in Maintenance management course consists of 8 modules plus the project, delivered through intensive, up-to-date, high level short courses supported by lectures, tutorials, assignments and laboratory exercises.

ENGM526	Maintenance Management
ENGE521	Electrical Condition Monitoring
ENGM533	Strategy and Innovation
ENGM529	Project Planning and Management
ENGM527	Non-Destructive Testing Methodology
ENGM528	Reliability & Availability Assessment
ENGM522	Safety and Environment
ENGM521	Mechanical Conditioning Monitoring
ENGM532	Project

These short courses are delivered in blocks (Distance Block Format) of one week duration at a Scottish University and 4/8 blocks run per year.

It is envisioned that a student takes at least 4 modules per year. However, due to work/home committments if a student cannot attend one of the blocks, he/she will pick the module up at a later date.

The MSc project will, in most cases be industrial based and this is where companies paying a students fee should get a return on a worthwhile, useful, beneficial exercise.

A student who completes only 4 modules may elect to recieve a PgC (Post-graduate Certificate) in Maintenance Management and a student who completes all 8 modules (no project) may elect to recieve a PgD (Post-graduate Diploma) in Maintenance Management.

Entry to the MSc in Maintenance Management programme is based on students having an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject. The cost of each module is approximately £450.00 sterling (UK residents). Overseas students may request cost details on application.

As an added service to all prospective students who wish to study for their MSc degree, A-1 Technical Training, Logis-Tech Associates undertakes to provide additional tutoring, if required, for a small minimal fee. On most occasions, at this high level, students requesting assistance are only seeking direction/clarification of some subject matter, and no fee will be attached.

The next in-take to the MSc in Maintenance Management is September 2006 - numbers are limited. For more details on the MSc in Maintenance Management, please complete the request for information form or email hugo@logis-tech.co.uk.