Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Workshop Machinery Management

• Understand the role of workshop machinery in industrial operations.
• Identify types of workshop machines (lathe, milling, grinding, drilling, shaping, welding, CNC, hydraulic presses, etc.).
• Implement workshop layout optimization for efficiency and safety.

2. Safe Operation of Workshop Machinery

• Follow occupational health and safety standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, ANSI).
• Apply machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard control measures in a workshop environment.

3. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for workshop machines.
• Implement lubrication, alignment, and calibration techniques.
• Use condition-based monitoring (CBM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) tools.

4. Troubleshooting Common Machine Failures

• Identify mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
• Use diagnostic tools for motor, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
• Apply troubleshooting methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, 5-Why Analysis).

5. Workshop Equipment Management and Inventory Control

• Establish an asset tracking and maintenance record system.
• Optimize spare parts inventory for critical workshop machinery.
• Implement budgeting and procurement strategies for machine lifecycle management.

6. Modernization and Upgrading of Workshop Machinery

• Evaluate automation and CNC technology integration.
• Assess energy-efficient and smart workshop machines.
• Implement Industry 4.0 technologies for predictive analytics and IoT-based monitoring.

7. Environmental and Sustainability Considerations

• Apply waste management and recycling practices in machine operations.
• Optimize energy consumption and eco-friendly machine operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards for workshop emissions and waste disposal.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyze real-world workshop management challenges and solutions.
• Participate in hands-on machine maintenance and troubleshooting exercises.
• Develop a customized workshop machinery maintenance plan.

Target Audience

• Workshop supervisors and facility managers
• Machine operators and maintenance technicians
• Industrial and mechanical engineers
• Safety and compliance officers
• Procurement and asset management professionals