PECB ISO 55001 Foundation case studies
PECB ISO 55001 Foundation · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The PECB ISO 55001 Foundation credential is an entry-level certificate showing that its holder knows the fundamental concepts, principles, and requirements of an asset management system (AMS) based on ISO 55001. PECB describes the associated two-day training course as an overview of those fundamentals that also prepares candidates for the exam, and states that a Foundation certificate demonstrates knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, and requirements for an AMS based on ISO 55001. The PECB ISO 55001 Foundation case studies are 5 cases and about 3,466 words.
1The Water Utility's 12% Opex Cut
A regional water utility serves 410,000 customers through 2,400 km of distribution mains, 61 pumping stations and 14 reservoirs. Fifty-three percent of the mains are beyond their nominal 50-year design life, and the regulator has opened a consultation on service-level targets for supply interruptions.
730 words, about 4 min2Hospital Group Seeking Certification in Twelve Months
A hospital group operates six sites, with 12,000 clinical and non-clinical assets including 47 operating theatre ventilators, 9 standby generators and 120 patient hoists. The computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) covers only 41% of the asset register; the rest is tracked in spreadsheets maintained by each site's maintenance supervisor.
696 words, about 3 min3The Consultant's SAMP at the Metro Operator
A metro rail operator has drafted a strategic asset management plan (SAMP) using an external consultant. The document contains a good description of the network (1,100 cars, 43 stations, 96 km of track) and a 10-year capital forecast.
671 words, about 3 min4Outsourced Maintenance at the Food Manufacturer
A food manufacturer operates three plants with 5,800 assets, including 11 ammonia refrigeration systems and 4 high-care packing lines. Maintenance has been outsourced to a single contractor for four years.
659 words, about 3 min5Uniform Maintenance at the Port Authority
A port authority manages 3.2 km of quay wall, 14 ship-to-shore cranes, 40 km of internal roads and a fleet of 22 pilot boats. All assets are maintained on the same annual cycle regardless of criticality: every crane receives the same inspection interval as every bollard, and spares holding is based on what was bought the previous year.
710 words, about 4 min