
MSc Reliability Engineering and Asset Management / Course details
Year of entry: 2023
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Course unit details:
Turnaround Management
Unit code | MECH69081 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
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.
1 Introduction to the concept of “Turnaround Management
2 The relationship between Business and Event Management
3 Exploring a Model of Excellence for Turnarounds
4 Turnaround initiation Planning and Scheduling requirements
5 Critical elements of the Turnaround model (Organisation, contractors, costs etc.)
6 Executing the Turnaround
7 Analysing results for continuous improvement
Aims
At the end of this module the student should be able to;
- Generate and justify selection of the most appropriate Turnaround processes and options based on specific Turnaround workscope and the environment within which the Turnaround system must operate.
-Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and principles underlying the design, organisation and operation of an effective Turnaround Management System.
-Differentiate between the various elements of a Turnaround Management System and integrate the various elements into a complete Model of Excellence for Turnaround Management.
Syllabus
1 Introduction to the concept of “Turnaround Management
2 The relationship between Business and Event Management
3 Exploring a Model of Excellence for Turnarounds
4 Turnaround initiation Planning and Scheduling requirements
5 Critical elements of the Turnaround model (Organisation, contractors, costs etc.)
6 Executing the Turnaround
7 Analysing results for continuous improvement
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Written exam | 50% |
Report | 50% |
Feedback methods
Written feedback via Blackboard or in class
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 27 |
Practical classes & workshops | 8 |
Project supervision | 50 |
Tutorials | 5 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 60 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Tom Lenahan | Unit coordinator |