Periodic and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
About Periodic and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
Preventive
Maintenance is a type of planned maintenance where periodic maintenance
actions are performed on equipment regardless of its current operating
condition, aiming to avoid the occurrence of failures and to mitigate
the consequences of equipment breakdowns.
Why is Periodic and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling important?
Benefits of a preventive maintenance program
• Equipment downtime is decreased and the number of major repairs are reduced
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Better conservation of assets and increased life expectancy of assets,
thereby eliminating premature replacement of machinery and equipment
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Reduced overtime costs and more economical use of maintenance workers
due to working on a scheduled basis instead of a crash basis to repair
breakdowns
• Timely, routine repairs circumvent fewer large-scale repairs
• Improved safety and quality conditions for everyone
Who should take the Periodic and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Exam?
• Maintenance and Production professionals
• Business owners
• Anyone who wants to assess their Maintenance Scheduling skills
• Maintenance and Production managers and senior executives
• Maintenance and Production consultants
• Any professional with skills and knowledge on Maintenance Scheduling
• Anyone interested in Maintenance Scheduling
Periodic and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Certification Course Outline
• Maintenance basics
• Maintenance Planning, Review, Decide and Implement
• Maintenance job orders
• Maintenance Priorities
• Maintenance Scheduling
• PM Program
• Scheduling PM
• Forecasting
Certificate in Periodic and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling FAQs
What is the format of the exam?
The exam includes 60 multiple‑choice questions and 5 scenario‑based case studies. You have 90 minutes to complete it.
Who should take the exam?
Anyone responsible for equipment uptime—planners, technicians, reliability engineers, facility managers, and operations supervisors.
Is prior experience required?
Hands‑on maintenance experience helps, but a solid understanding of maintenance concepts and CMMS basics is sufficient.
What score is needed to pass?
A score of 70% or higher is required to earn certification.
How can I prepare?
Review maintenance management principles, practise CMMS work orders, and study condition‑monitoring techniques such as vibration and thermography.
Can I retake the exam if I fail?
Yes. You may retake the exam after a waiting period of 14 days.
How long is the certification valid?
Certification remains valid for three years. Renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education in maintenance topics.
Will this certification help my career?
Yes. It is recognised by employers in manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, and facilities management as proof of scheduling expertise.