TPM Champion. Maintenance in Practice

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania i Bankowości - Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Krakowie działa nieprzerwanie od 1995 roku, łącząc akademicką wiedzę z praktyką. Uczelnia kształci na kierunkach: Informatyka, Informatyka stosowana, Zarządzanie, Finanse i rachunkowość, Logistyka, Marketing cyfrowy, Przedsiębiorczość cyfrowa oraz Komunikacja i psychologia w biznesie. Programy studiów są projektowane z myślą o potrzebach współczesnej gospodarki i współpracy z otoczeniem biznesowym. W ofercie znajdują się także studia podyplomowe oraz kursy rozwijające kompetencje zawodowe. Uczelnia stawia na rozwój praktycznych umiejętności, przedsiębiorczości, innowacyjności oraz kompetencji cenionych na rynku pracy.

Learning Outcomes

The micro-credential confirms that the learner possesses advanced knowledge and practical skills in Total Productive Maintenance, modern maintenance management, machine efficiency analysis, and the implementation of preventive, predictive, and improvement actions.

The participant in the "TPM Champion. Maintenance in Practice" postgraduate program understands the principles, pillars, and rules of Total Productive Maintenance and modern maintenance management, including autonomous, preventive, and predictive maintenance, Early Equipment Management, and Reliability Centered Maintenance. The participant understands machine and equipment efficiency indicators such as OEE, MTBF, and MTTR, as well as methods for reliability analysis, identifying losses, preventing failures, planning inspections, and organizing inventory management in the maintenance department. They are also familiar with the organizational, technological, environmental, and safety conditions of maintenance management, including the significance of Lean Management, 5S, Digital Twin, CMMS, FMEA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, problem solving, and a culture of continuous improvement.

In terms of skills, the participant can analyze the efficiency of machines and equipment, interpret TPM indicators, identify causes of failures, downtimes, and technical losses, and utilize problem analysis tools such as 5WHY, Ishikawa, Pareto, PDCA, and the 8D method. The participant can plan, implement, and improve autonomous, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities, including creating inspection schedules, organizing AM activities, using the Red-Tag system, planning preventive tasks, and supporting the use of CMMS and technical data. He/she is also capable of organizing maintenance activities and spare parts management, supporting the implementation of 5S, Lean Management, Digital Twin, RCM, and FMEA standards, conducting improvement activities, and communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders in production and technical processes.

In the area of social competencies, the participant is prepared to responsibly fulfill the role of a TPM leader, coordinator, or maintenance specialist, considering the impact of decisions on the safety of workplace, employees, processes, the organization, and the socio-economic environment. He/she demonstrates readiness to critically assess applied solutions, promote the culture of continuous improvement, manage workplace safety ethically and responsibly, and independently develop his/her professional competencies.

Estimated Workload

30 ECTS credits

Level (referenced to the Polish Qualifications Framework / European Qualifications Framework – EQF)

PRK7/EQF7

Assessment Method(s)

The micro-credential was awarded based on the participant's achievement of the intended learning outcomes, as confirmed by the results obtained during the postgraduate program and the final exam.

The assessment particularly focused on the level of mastery in areas such as Total Productive Maintenance, modern maintenance management, machine efficiency indicators, equipment reliability, spare parts management, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and problem-solving tools. It also took into account the development of practical skills related to failure analysis, planning preventive and predictive actions, organizing maintenance activities, utilizing CMMS and Digital Twin systems, and implementing improvement initiatives.

Mode of Delivery

The micro-credential certifies the completion of approximately 750 hours of work by a participant in the "TPM Champion. Maintenance in Practice" postgraduate program. The workload structure includes various forms of educational activities that collectively create a cohesive educational process with a practical-technical and managerial focus, aimed at developing the competencies needed to implement TPM and modern maintenance in a production organization.

During theoretical classes, participants acquire structured knowledge in areas such as TPM, Lean Management, 5S, autonomous, preventive, and predictive maintenance, Digital Twin, RCM, FMEA, inventory management in the maintenance department, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and methods for solving technical problems. A significant component of the program are practical sessions, conducted through classes, workshops, case studies, and work with examples of technical and system documentation. These sessions aim to develop skills in analyzing machine efficiency, identifying causes of failures, planning inspections, organizing AM and PM activities, designing improvement actions, and evaluating the effectiveness of maintenance solutions.

An integral part of the education is the participant's independent work, which includes preparing for classes, analyzing educational materials, completing practical tasks, developing proposals for preventive and predictive actions, analyzing TPM indicators, and studying examples of TPM implementations in manufacturing companies. The entire educational process is complemented by a final exam, which allows for the summary of the acquired knowledge, verification of skills, and assessment of readiness to implement the learned solutions in professional practice.

Quality Assurance Arrangements Underpinning the Micro-credential

The issuance of the micro-credential is based on the participant achieving the intended learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills, and social competencies as defined for the postgraduate program. These outcomes are linked to the program content, the adopted teaching methods, and the assessment strategies.

The verification of the learning outcomes is continuous and multi-stage. It includes evaluating the participant's activity during classes, completing practical tasks, participating in exercises and workshops, case analysis, working with examples of technical and system documentation, and a final exam. This comprehensive assessment approach allows for a thorough verification of the degree to which the knowledge is mastered, practical skills are developed, and the readiness to implement them in production, technical, and managerial environments is achieved.

The quality of education is ensured by:

• clearly defined criteria and conditions for passing,
• systematic assessment of the participant's progress,
• a practical approach to classes based on exercises, workshops, and case studies,
• the use of tools and methods appropriate for TPM, Lean Management, 5S, RCM, FMEA, CMMS, Digital Twin, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and problem-solving,
• adapting program content to the current needs of manufacturing enterprises in the areas of machine reliability, maintenance, and workplace safety,
• incorporating feedback from participants and stakeholders in the educational process.

This approach promotes a high level of education and adequately prepares participants to apply the acquired competencies in their professional practice, particularly in the areas of Total Productive Maintenance, modern maintenance, machine reliability, failure management, preventive and predictive actions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.