MSc Reliability Engineering and Asset Management / Course details
Year of entry: 2023
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Course unit details:
Safety, Legislation & Cost Effectiveness
| Unit code | MECH68022 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates
Management systems for health, safety, environment & quality. Relevant standards & legislation in these areas.
Behavioural safety, near miss & accident reporting & investigation. Quantified risk assessments & hazard analysis.
Asset integrity management including discussion of risk-based inspection, reliability centred maintenance, equipment in flammable atmospheres, & instrument protective systems.
Financial importance of asset management & maintenance including effects on profitability, cash flow & return on investment. Relationship with lean and intangible items. How asset management & maintenance adds value. Making a case for investment or improvement.
Costing for maintenance & asset management including lifecycle costing, costing for investments & improvements; dealing with uncertainties & contingencies
Pre/co-requisites
| Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Management Strategy & Organisation | MECH69001 | Co-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
To discuss the vital parts which safety, legislation & cost-effectiveness play in all aspects of maintenance & asset management
Syllabus
Management systems for health, safety, environment & quality. Relevant standards & legislation in these areas.
Behavioural safety, near miss & accident reporting & investigation. Quantified risk assessments & hazard analysis.
Asset integrity management including discussion of risk-based inspection, reliability centred maintenance, equipment in flammable atmospheres, & instrument protective systems.
Financial importance of asset management & maintenance including effects on profitability, cash flow & return on investment. Relationship with lean and intangible items. How asset management & maintenance adds value. Making a case for investment or improvement.
Costing for maintenance & asset management including lifecycle costing, costing for investments & improvements; dealing with uncertainties & contingencies
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 50% |
| Report | 50% |
Feedback methods
Provided in person or via the Blackboard system
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 35 |
| Project supervision | 55 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 60 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Wheelhouse | Unit coordinator |