An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Writing Effective Operating and Maintenance Procedures
Building Structure and Clarity into your Procedures
Course Overview
As equipment and processes have become more complex so too has the work of maintainers and operators become more complicated thereby increasing the need for written procedures. Sound management practices encourage written procedures and most regulations now demand them for many processes.
The International Organisation for Standardization includes the control and use of procedures as a key element of a company's safety and quality management system. The purpose of this Writing Effective Operating and Maintenance Procedures training course is to make your procedure-writing efforts as efficient as possible and to create, update and maintain accurate and effective procedures.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Documented Procedure Needs Analysis, Policies and Standards
- Subject matter research including OEMs, internal and external authorities, end users
- Pitching the narrative and vocabulary at the correct level, sentence structure, quantified values
- Tools and Technology to create procedures that are easy to maintain and control
- Control the distribution and revision of Procedures
- Linking Procedures to work orders and Job Instructions
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction
- Why written procedures are necessary?
- The Types of Maintenance Procedures and Documentation
- Current Trends in Procedures and Documentation
- Regulatory and Safety Considerations
DAY 2: Maintenance and Operating Procedure Management System Design
- Determine the System and CMMS Requirements
- Procedure Users Needs Analysis
- Criteria that Determines the Need
- The Sections and Layout of Each Type of Procedure
- Procedure RASCI
DAY 3: Procedure Writing Efficiency
- Information Sources for Procedure Writing
- Software Tools for Writing Efficiently
- Fonts, Paragraph Formatting that Enhances Readability
- The Use of Templates, Boilerplate, Autotext
- Practical: Use Tools and Techniques to Enhance Efficiency
DAY 4: Procedure Writing
- Language, Grammar and Vocabulary
- Use OEM Information Sources
- Use Subject Matter Experts
- Practical: Write a Draft Procedure
DAY 5: Procedure Control
- Review and Approval
- Procedure Repository for Soft Copies
- Distribution Matrix for Hard Copies
- Update and Revision Process
- Techniques to Improve Usage by End-users
- Conclusion
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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