THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AWB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT … · WW Learn how the Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB) software can be used to simulate reliability, availability and maintenance decisions

This guide applies to everyone from graduates, operators, experienced technicians, planners, and engineers, to

supervisors, project managers and subject matter experts.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO

AWB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

FOR RELIABILITY PROFESSIONALS

INNOCENCE AWARENESS UNDERSTANDING COMPETENCE EXPERT

101 201 301 401 501

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Availability Work Bench (AWB) Overview

2 Day module by module review with exercises [AWB Weibull, RCMCost, AVSim, LCC, Process

Reliability, Portals]

Availability Work Bench (AWB) - Administrators Course

2 Day Course - AWB Implementation, Enterprise, Project data Structures [AWB All Modules - Enterprise Library]

Special Model Configurations

1 Day Course – Data structures - Model alignment to CMMS [AWB RCMCost & AVSim, RIT, Enterprise Library]

Advanced Weilbull Analysis

2 Day course - End to End Weibull Analysis supported by AWB Weibull Module [AWB Weibull, RCMCost]

Advanced Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC)

2 Day Advanced LCC methods and concepts supported with AWB LCC Module. {AWB RCMCost, AVSIM, LCC]

Foundation Element: Using

AWB

Foundation Element: Configurng &

Administrating AWB

Standardizing AWB Modeling Asset Behaviour

Modeling Lifecycle Scenarios & improving

Plant Production

SO WHAT’S THE END GOAL?

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO


FOR RELIABILITY PROFESSIONALS

This guide applies to everyone who from graduates, operators, experienced technicians, planners, and engineers, to supervisors, project

managers and subject matter experts.

Here’s a snapshot of the learning curve

NOW LET’S DIVE IN

AND AFTER ALL, YOU GOTTA HAVE

GREAT SKILLS.

To educate and equip yourself for effective decision making so you can reduce risk and maximize the reliability and

availability of your designs, assets or products.


INNOCENCE

AWARENESS

UNDERSTANDING

COMPETENCE

EXPERT

AWB101WHAT IS AWB, WHAT MODULES DOES IT CONTAIN AND WHAT DO THEY DO.

Start by gaining awareness of these tools:

• What is Weibull Analysis• What is RCM

• How to use the SAP/Maximo Portal• What is Availability Simulation• How to Assess Cost of Failure

• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance• What is Process Reliability

AWB201THIS COURSE DESCRIBES HOW AWB WORKS IN AN ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT, AND OUTLINES

CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.

Next, you’ll want to understand how to:

• Introduction to Enterprise Alignment

• Data types and uses

• ERP/CMMS Alignment

• AWB Report Designer

• Enterprise Installation and Configuration

• Suggested Model Standards

AWB301WHAT IS NEEDED TO STANDARDISE THE APPLICATION

OF AWB ACROSS A CORPORATION TO MAXIMISE INFORMATION SHARING AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

Now it’s time to hone your skills in AWB Software including:

• Enterprise Management

• Using Libraries and Maintenance Templates

• Managing Data Quality

• Version Comparisons

• Configuration Options

• Creating Loadsheets

• Creating Work Instruction Documents

• Creating Compliant Models

AWB401USING AWB TO MODEL EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

WITH AND WITHOUT FAILURE DATA

AWB501MODELING LIFECYCLE SCENARIOS, AND

IMPROVING PLANT PRODUCTION CAPACITY

You’re ready to learn the details of Weibull Analysis

Let’s dig in and refine your expertise:

• Collecting data for Reliability

• Introduction to advanced Weibull

• Weibull Parameters and Data Management

• Advanced Failure Data Curve Fits

• Power Pole Replacement Model

• Suspensions and CMMS Data

• Cost Breakdown Structure

• Calculating Lifecycle Costs

• New Capital Projects

• Process Reliability Analysis

• Bottleneck Identification

• Quantifying Size of Production Loss

• Operate AWB

• Analyse Failure Data

• Analyse Process Data

• Understand Model Standards, CMMS & Enterprise Concepts

• Utilize advanced Failure Data methods

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At this stage, you should be able to:

Focus on developing your AWB skills as outlined above and you’ll really be ready

to flex your Reliability muscles.

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INNOCENCE AWARENESS UNDERSTANDING COMPETENCE EXPERT

101 201 301 401 501

vv

Availability Work Bench (AWB) Overview

2 Day module by module review with exercises [AWB Weibull, RCMCost, AVSim, LCC, Process

Reliability, Portals]

Availability Work Bench (AWB) - Administrators Course

2 Day Course - AWB Implementation, Enterprise, Project data Structures [AWB All Modules - Enterprise Library]

Special Model Configurations

1 Day Course – Data structures - Model alignment to CMMS [AWB RCMCost & AVSim, RIT, Enterprise Library]

Advanced Weilbull Analysis

2 Day course - End to End Weibull Analysis supported by AWB Weibull Module [AWB Weibull, RCMCost]

Advanced Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC)

2 Day Advanced LCC methods and concepts supported with AWB LCC Module. {AWB RCMCost, AVSIM, LCC]

Foundation Element: Using

AWB

Foundation Element: Configurng &

Administrating AWB

Standardizing AWB Modeling Asset Behaviour

Modeling Lifecycle Scenarios & improving

Plant Production

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Learn how the Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB) software can be used to simulate reliability, availability and maintenance decisions over a

lifetime.

AWB 101Availability WorkbenchTM Overview

Knowing how to model Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety is a vital skill set each reliability and asset management professional requires. The interlocking modules of Isograph’s Availability Workbench allow a full suite of tools and development processes to tackle most asset reliability requirements.

Participants will learn how to use the Availability Workbench modules to perform Failure Analysis of time to failure data using Weibull and other curve fit methods. Learn how to implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) using SAE JA1011 compliant software.

Perform availability simulations with capacity predictions and interlink that analysis with life cycle cost calculations

Discover how to overcome the challenges of integration, using production data for reliability and Maintenance Data to confirm model predictions.

The course covers each area with reinforcement exercises using Isograph’s Availability Workbench (AWB).

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AWB 101Course Overview

A practical introductory course designed to introduce participants to a range of lifecycle simulation tools to develop and improve your asset management strategy. The purpose of this

course is to introduce the full suite of tools available within Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM so that it can be applied throughout the life of a project.

Course Key LearningIntroduces students to a suite of lifecycle simulation tools for modelling RCM and Availability. Includes additional analysis methods like Weibull and Process Reliability and covers integration with ERP/CMMS Systems such as SAP and Maximo.Introduces the use of leading software with in class and full featured use of hands on examples to re-enforce the concepts.Provides the student an awareness of the full range of reliability methods available and their impact on the lifecycle performance of an asset including Availability and LCC calculations.Participants learn how Availability WorkbenchTM modules can drive asset management decisions on risk, cost, budget predictions, maintenance plans, work instructions, system availability, plant production losses, lifecycle costs.

Course Modules• Introduction to AWBTM

• Weibull Data Analysis• RCMCost• Availability Simulation• Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC)• ProcessReliability Analysis• Reporting and CMMS Integration

Industries• Mining & Mineral Processing• Power Generation• Rail• Oil and Gas• Food and Beverage• Manufacturing• Transport• Water and Sewer• Pharmaceutical• Engineering & Maintenance

Contractors• Chemical Industry• Utilities• Regulatory Bodies

Who Should Attend?• Reliability Engineers• Engineering Managers• Maintenance Superintendents• Design Engineers• Plant Managers• Asset Managers• LEAN Managers• Maintenance Strategists• Maintenance planners• Defect Elimination Managers• Project Engineers

Course Information• Time: 16 Hours (2 Days)• Exam fee: Included• Course type: Public/In House• Certification: Certificate of

participation

INNOCENCE

WHAT IS AWB, WHAT MODULES DOES

IT CONTAIN AND WHAT DO THEY DO.

Start by gaining awareness of these tools:

• What is Weibull Analysis

• What is RCM

• How to use the SAP/Maximo Portal

• What is Availability Simulation

• How to Assess Cost of Failure

• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

• What is Process Reliability


Understanding how the Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB) can be configured to facilitate organisational synergy. An introduction to a full suite of administrative

tools with hands on learning, examples and proven methodologies.

AWB 201Availability WorkbenchTM Administrators Course

In an organisation with many stakeholders knowing and understanding the configuration options and administrative functions is key to collaborating and levering of works in Availability WorkbenchTM.

Learn how to configure the Availability WorkbenchTM modules to align with ERP/CMMS systems.

Use the report writer to create reports to allow effective communication of results to stakeholders

Discover how to create a corporate knowledge base of Asset management information using the Availability WorkbenchTM Enterprise Module.

The course covers each administrative tool with reinforcement exercises using isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB).



Course Key learningIntroduces students to the various options to install and administer Availability WorkbenchTM in an Organisational environment with multiple stakeholders and integrated systems.

Introduces the use of notes for reporting and to align ERP/CMMS systems. Teaches how to report using the inbuilt report writer. Introduces the Enterprise Module and how to administer, configure and manage on an ongoing basis.

This course provides the student an awareness of the administrative side of Availability WorkbenchTM to allow them to effectively configure the tools available to create an integrated Asset management corporate knowledge base.

Course Modules• Introduction to Notes fields• Use of Data Types• Alignment of ERP/CMMS Systems• Alignment of Equipment, Materials,

Labour and Criticality• Use of the Report Writer• System Administration of the

Enterprise Module• Suggested Model configurations• Ongoing management• Database queries and Reporting

Industries• Mining & Mineral Processing• Power Generation• Oil and Gas• Food and Beverage• Manufacturing• Transport Rail, air, marine• Utilities: Water, Power, Comms

• Pharmaceutical• Engineering & Maintenance

Contractors• Chemical Industry

Who Should Attend?• Reliability Engineers• Engineering Managers• ERP/CMMS System Administrators• Maintenance Superintendents• Asset Managers• Maintenance Strategists• Planners• Facilitator’s


participation

AWARENESSTHIS COURSE DESCRIBES HOW AWB WORKS IN AN ENTERPRISE

ENVIRONMENT, AND OUTLINES CONFIGURATION

AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.

Next, you’ll want to understand how to:

• Introduction to Enterprise Alignment

• Data types and uses

• ERP/CMMS Alignment

• AWB Report Designer

• Enterprise Installation and Configuration

• Suggested Model Standards

A course designed to give the participant necessary skills to administer integrate and report in the organisational environment. The purpose of this course is to introduce the administrative tools and data structures for working with Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM so that it can be applied

effectively enterprise wide.


Understanding how to standardise Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB) configuration to store data required for other systems and users. An introduction to all options

with hands on learning, examples and proven methodologies.

AWB 301Availability WorkbenchTM Special Model Configurations

In an organisation that wishes to implement asset management plans quickly via ERP/CMMS systems, understanding the ability of AWB to store meta data is essential.

Learn how to use the Availability WorkbenchTM fields and data types can be configured to align with ERP/CMMS systems.

Discover how to create a model standard and templates that allow others to learn quickly and lever off works to benefit the organisation as a whole.

The course covers each option with reinforcement exercises using Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB).


AWB 301Course OverviewA course designed to give the participant necessary skills to standardise data and forms to ensure consistency across the organisational environment. The purpose of this course is to introduce the

tools within Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM so that data external to reliability calculations can be stored and implemented in other organisational systems. Learn how to create templates for

consistent outputs in a standardised format.

Course Key LearningIntroduces students to the various options to creating standardised models that can be implemented in an organisational environment with multiple stakeholders and integrated systems.Introduces the use of notes and data types for reporting and to align ERP/CMMS systems. Teaches how to create AWBTM templates and documentation that can be rolled out across an organisation.This course provides the student with the skills to create Availability WorkbenchTM templates that allow them to interface to other systems.

Course Modules• Introduction to Notes fields• Use of Data Types• Alignment of ERP/CMMS

Systems• Alignment of Equipment,

Materials, Labour and Criticality• Introductions to standards• Model creation exercises

Industries• Mining & Mineral Processing• Power Generation• Oil and Gas• Food and Beverage• Manufacturing• Transport, Rail, Air, Marine• Utilities, Water, Power, Comms• Defense• Engineering & Maintenance


Who Should Attend?• Reliability Engineers• Engineering Managers• ERP/CMMS System

Administrators• Maintenance Superintendents• Asset Managers• Maintenance Strategists• Planners• Facilitator’s

Course Information• Time: 8 Hours (1 Day)• Exam fee: Included• Course type: Public/In House• Certification: Certificate of

participation

UNDERSTANDING

WHAT IS NEEDED TO STANDARDISE THE

APPLICATION OF AWB ACROSS A CORPORATION TO MAXIMISE INFORMATION SHARING AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

Now it’s time to hone your skills in AWB Software including:

• Enterprise Management

• Using Libraries and Maintenance Templates

• Managing Data Quality

• Version Comparisons

• Configuration Options

• Creating Loadsheets

• Creating Work Instruction Documents

• Creating Compliant Models


SIL, IEC 61508 FMEA, Reliability Block Diagrams, Markov Analysis, Advanced Weibull analysis

AWB 401Availability WorkbenchTM Advanced Weibull

In an organisation that wishes accurate results from modelling efforts, understanding the ability of AWB to analyse data is essential.

Learn how to use the Availability WorkbenchTM statistical tools to analyse data and incorporate that into models.

Discover how the tools in AWBTM allows quick and accurate analysis.

The course covers modelling techniques for situations where there is no data, good data, standard data, and an ongoing source of data with reinforcement exercises using Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB).



A course designed to give the participant advanced skills to analyse data. The purpose of this course is to give exposure to the tools within Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM so that data collected in an organisational environment can be used in

the creation of AWB models to aid decision making and accuracy of outputs

Course Key LearningExtends knowledge of Weibull Analysis and introduces students to various options to analysing data within Availability WorkbenchTM.Introduces the new distributions and methods of analysing failure data and repair.This course provides the student with the skills to analyse data using distributions available within Availability WorkbenchTM and create linked databases of Weibull Libraries.

Course Modules• Weibull Revision• 2 Parameter Weibull• Phased Weibull• Bi-Weibull• Tri- Webull• Normal and Lognormal

Distributions• Confidence Limits• Suspensions & CMMS Data• Weibays or not to Weibays• Creating an Linked Database of

Weibull Libraries

Industries• Mining & Mineral Processing• Power Generation• Oil and Gas• Food and Beverage• Manufacturing• Transport, Rail, Air, Marine• Utilities: Water, Power, Comms• Defense• Engineering & Maintenance


Who Should Attend?• Reliability Engineers• Maintenance Engineers• Asset Managers• Maintenance Strategists• Planners• Facilitator’s• Maintenance Superintendents• Continuous Improvement• Graduates• Equipment Specialists• OEM• Subject Matter Experts

Course Information• Time: 8 Hours (1 Day)• Exam fee: Included• Course type: Public/In House• Certification: Certificate of

participation

COMPETENCE

USING AWB TO MODEL EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

WITH AND WITHOUT FAILURE DATA

You’re ready to learn the details of Weibull Analysis

• Collecting data for Reliability

• Introduction to advanced Weibull

• Weibull Parameters and Data Management

• Advanced Failure Data Curve Fits

• Power Pole Replacement Model

• Suspensions and CMMS Data


Using Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB) to demonstrate Return On Investment for new capital or ongoing expense, and demonstrate improvements to the daily

production figures.

AWB 501Availability WorkbenchTM “Realising the Value”

Participants have reached the highest level of competency regarding the use of the Availability WorkbenchTM . This workshop is to put their skills to good use by applying them to some common challengers facing Reliability professionals.

On the first day they will use Availability WorkbenchTM to Calculate Lifecycle Costs for plant and equipment. This workshop guides students through scenario comparisons determining payback periods, return on investment and comparing alternative scenarios to justify capital for new plant or upgrading plant or continuing to repair older plant.

On day 2 participants will use the Process Reliability module to identify production losses and model improvements and demonstrate the impact of those improvements on the production profile.

The course covers different methodologies with reinforcement exercises using Isograph’s Availability WorkbenchTM (AWB).



A course designed to guide the participant through some advanced exercises that demonstrate the value to senior managers interested in financial and production results. Students will use their skills to produce capital justifications from existing AWB models. In the second part they

will assess the losses in a production plant and make improvements. Using the Availability WorkbenchTM they will demonstrate the impact of improvements on the daily production slate.

Course Key Learning• Extends knowledge of Life Cycle Costing and Introduces students to

various options to justifying capital with Availability WorkbenchTM. Introduces methods of justifying capital such as NPV, ROI, Payback, etc

• Identify process variance, losses and demonstrate the impact of improvements n the daily production figures.

• This course provides the student with the opportunity to show their organisations how to realise the value from reliability modelling.

Course Modules• LCC Revision• New Capital Projects• Capital Upgrade Justification• Feedback Mechanisms• LCC Set Up for Model Feedback• Weibays or not to Weibays• Data Extraction and Reporting

Industries• Mining• Steel• Rail• Oil and Gas• Food and Beverage• Repetitive Manufacturing• Automotive• Water and Sewer• Pharmaceutical• Maintenance Contractors• Chemical

Who Should Attend?• Reliability Engineers• Business Analysts• Maintenance Managers• Project Engineers• Asset Managers• Continuous Improvement• Production Engineers• Facility owners• Government run departments• Graduates


participation

EXPERTMODELING LIFECYCLE

SCENARIOS, AND IMPROVING PLANT

PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Let’s dig in and refine your expertise:

• Cost Breakdown Structure

• Calculating Lifecycle Costs

• New Capital Projects

• Process Reliability Analysis

• Bottleneck Identification

• Quantifying Size of Production Loss


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The a unique blend of consulting, education and software solutions, we provide a “one stop shop” service to enable our clients to make better decisions to improve Asset Reliability.

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