Develops schedules and procedures for preventive maintenance of large-scale industrial equipment fleets.
About the course
This course prepares you to manage the upkeep of large-scale industrial equipment. You will learn how to create and manage preventive maintenance schedules that keep fleets running efficiently. The focus is on planning procedures that reduce downtime and extend the life of heavy machinery.
You will work with real-world data to calculate lifecycle costs and prepare budgets for maintenance departments. The course covers how to interpret manufacturer service intervals and technical bulletins to build effective service plans. You will also learn how to use fleet management software to create digital work orders and track maintenance history.
Who takes this course
AUTO 3730 is an elective course. It is open to students in the Motive Power Technician program and other students in the Automotive & Heavy Equipment department who have completed their core technical courses.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules for heavy equipment fleets
- Calculate lifecycle costs and budget allocations for maintenance operations
- Interpret manufacturer service intervals and technical bulletins
- Create digital work orders using fleet management software
- Analyze failure data to improve maintenance strategies
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term exam | 25 |
| Maintenance planning project | 35 |
| Final exam | 40 |