COURSE OVERVIEW:

The fundamental meaning of this course is the systematic application of "Work Control" processes to govern the entire lifecycle of a plant outage. Unlike routine maintenance, outages require a high-velocity management system where planning, scheduling, and execution are compressed and interdependent. This course focuses on the administrative and technical "Control Points" that prevent scope creep, cost overruns, and schedule delays, ensuring that the plant returns to service as planned.

The scope of this training involves the end-to-end workflow of an outage, starting from "Scope Definition" and "Risk Review" to the final "Post-Mortem" analysis. Participants will examine the "Freeze Date" concept, where no further work can be added without executive approval, and how this discipline protects the integrity of the project. The curriculum emphasizes the "Readiness Review" process, which evaluates whether materials, people, and plans are truly ready for the "Wrench-On" date.

Coverage includes the development of detailed "Work Packages," the management of "Pre-Outage" activities, and the transition into "Closeout" documentation. Attendees will explore the use of "Key Performance Indicators" (KPIs) to monitor health throughout the outage lifecycle. By the end of this program, participants will be able to implement a robust work control system that provides transparency and accountability across all departments involved in the shutdown.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the technical stages of the "Outage Work Control" lifecycle.
• Facilitate "Scope Identification" workshops using risk-based criteria.
• Implement a "Scope Freeze" policy to prevent uncontrolled growth.
• Develop "Detailed Work Packages" containing all technical requirements.
• Conduct "Outage Readiness Reviews" at T-minus milestones.
• Manage "Pre-Outage" work to reduce the duration of the actual shutdown.
• Utilize "Schedule Logic" (Predecessors and Successors) to build the outage.
• Implement a "Daily Execution Control" system for progress updates.
• Manage "Material Logistics" from procurement to site kitting.
• Conduct "Technical Closeout" and update the plant "CMMS" system.
• Calculate "Outage Performance Metrics" (Schedule and Cost Variance).
• Facilitate "Lessons Learned" sessions to capture systemic improvements.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Outage Planners, Maintenance Schedulers, Operations Coordinators, Project Controls Specialists, and Field Supervisors.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.