Root Cause Analysis
Root Cause Analysis Course Description (PDF)
2009 Life Cycle Institute Course Schedule (PDF)
Which approach is more reliable: a doctor that routinely uses a thermometer and prescribes aspirin to a patient with repeat fevers, or a doctor that uses a combination of diagnostic techniques to uncover the true cause of a patient’s fever?
Like a clinical diagnosis, effective root cause failure analysis requires correct application of the right tools to make accurate conclusions.
In this three-day class, you will practice selecting and applying the best of seven different root cause analysis (RCA) tools. During the class, you will begin developing an RCA process to fit your environment. You will leave equipped to look beyond failure symptoms and find ways to avoid future problems.
Learn How To
Investigate the RCA methods
- Discuss the various RCA philosophies and methodologies
- Discuss the importance of a true RCA process
- Define configuration management and how it affects RCA
- Discuss why multiple solutions are important
Develop your RCA program
- Develop a systematic way to define and analyze a problem while determining and implementing solutions
- Outline triggers for the RCA effort based on business case thinking
- Identify roles, goals and responsibilities within your organization
- Create a “Straw Man Template” RCA process for your facility
Prepare to implement the RCA process
- Recognize the importance of the Change Management component in your RCA implementation
- Learn the use of the Root Cause of Success (RCS) process to eliminate one of the common issues with-in implementations
- Chose proper corrective actions and follow up processes for various situations
- Practice the use of proper documentation including incident reporting and the A3 process
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and know when to apply PdM technologies
Manage and be able to effectively use 7 RCA tools
- Event and Causal Analysis
- Change Analysis
- Fault-Tree
- Sequence-of-Events
- SFMEA
- 5-Why
- Cause and Effect
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in acquiring or improving advanced problem solving skills will benefit from this course. Individuals responsible for solving maintenance and reliability problems and preventing future occurrences of equipment and system failures, including: technicians, engineers, supervisors and managers.
Course Dates
Nov 11–13, 2008 (San Juan, PR)
Jan 27–29, 2009 (Charleston, SC)
Mar 24–26, 2009 (San Diego, CA)
May 19–21, 2009 (Charleston, SC)
Oct 27–29, 2009 (Charleston, SC)
Course Pricing
$1,495
Course CEU's
2.1
Course Locations
- Life Cycle Institute, 4360 Corporate Road, Charleston, SC 29405
- Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109
- El Zipperle Restaurant, 352 Roosevelt Ave, San Juan, PR, 00918
Each course includes a comprehensive active learning manual, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch, and the use of our e-business center. Class hours are 8am to 4pm. All students completing a class at the Life Cycle Institute will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Facilitators
Carl March, CMRP
Josh Rothenberg, CMRP
Sam McNair, CMRP
For More Information
800-556-9589 | education@LCE.com
