Description
The Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) course covers a brief introduction to the concepts and terminology used in RCM, then expands into the detailed processes associated with RCM planning and analysis, RCM implementation/task packaging and RCM sustainment activities. The highlights of the course include an in-class course project and numerous exercises that reinforce the knowledge gained throughout the course.
If you want to take control of your maintenance program to slash your operational costs, reduce your downtime, and empower your team to make high-impact decisions based on maintenance data, this course is for you.
Who should take this course?
Individuals who need to be able to understand and apply RCM principles and activities as they relate to the development and implementation of cost-optimized maintenance and asset management strategies. Design engineers, reliability engineers, logistics specialists and maintenance personnel will benefit from the course.
Course Outline
Day One
• Introduction → Definitions; Goals; History; Basis of RCM; Fundamental Concepts; Benefits;
References/Standards
• Terminology
• RCM Planning → DFR/DFM; FMECA; Program Plan; Analyst Selection & Training; Information
Collection; System Partitioning
• RCM Analysis → Sequence Overview; Steps in Performing a FMECA
• Introduction to Course Project
• Class Exercise #1: Function Definitions
• Class Exercise #2: Failure Modes and Ratios
Day Two
• Class Exercise #3: Failure Effects
• Class Exercise #4: Detection Methods and Severity
• Class Exercise #5: Criticality Analysis
• Steps in RCM Decision Logic
• Rationale for assigning Condition-Directed (CD), Time-Directed (TD), Failure-Finding (FF),
Servicing, and Lubrication Tasks
Day Three
• Class Exercise #6: Maintenance Planning
• Implementation/Task Packaging
• Sustainment
• Summary
Group Discount
Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount, and groups of 5 or more receive a 15% discount. This discount is separate from the early bird discount.
Contact reliability@quanterion.com to ask for a group discount. You will receive a coupon code in your email.
Testimonials for Quanterion's Open Training
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“Well done and efficiently delivered!”
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“Vivid technical expertise!”
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received more than 10 business days prior to the course start date are fully refundable. Cancellations received less than 10 business days prior to the course start date are not refundable and are subject to the entire registration fee, which can be applied towards a future offering of any Quanterion Solutions Incorporated “open” training course of the same value. Please note that if you do not cancel and do not attend, you are still responsible for the registration fee.
QSI reserves the right to cancel training courses at any time up to two (2) weeks prior to the start date. In the event that QSI cancels, all registration fees will be refunded in full.
QSI is not responsible for charges, other than registration fees paid, incurred by registrants from cancellation of any of the courses.
Hotel Reservations/Room Rates
RCM will be hosted at the following venue:
Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North
4310 The 25 Way Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-3394
druryhotels.com
The Drury is holding a limited block of rooms at a discounted rate for Quanterion’s September 2026 Open Training. Reserve your room at the discounted rate at the following link: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10185855 Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10185855.
Please make your reservations by Thursday, August 13, 2026 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
Amenities include:
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast – Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee, and more. Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30am on weekdays and 7-10am on weekends.
- Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks* – Join us from 5:30–7pm every evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel – Get the score, check social networks, or email family members in the hotel!
- On-Site Facilities – Take advantage of the business center, fitness center, or pool while away from home. Print boarding passes, finish a presentation, or check e-mail in the Hotel’s business centers.
