Carrying Out Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Empower teams to maintain equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement

This practical workshop introduces the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and equips participants with the skills to carry out autonomous maintenance activities that improve equipment performance and business profitability. Over two days, attendees will learn TPM’s core concepts, deployment steps, and how to apply practical maintenance actions to support Lean operations.

This course is eligible for up to 50% funding through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme, making it an affordable way to build essential Lean skills and gain recognised accreditation.

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Two workers in a manufacturing setting, one seated and working with machinery wearing safety headphones and safety glasses, the other standing and supervising with a clipboard, both supporting carrying out total productive maintenance (TPM).

About the Course

This two-day, hands-on workshop covers TPM principles, including the 8 pillars and the 12-step deployment process. Participants will understand health and safety requirements and resources needed for TPM activities, perform autonomous maintenance tasks, and learn how to identify and eliminate the 16 major manufacturing losses.

The course also teaches how to collect data for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), carry out TPM audits, and integrate TPM with other Lean business principles to sustain improvements.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and benefits of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

  • Describe the 8 pillars of TPM and roles in its implementation

  • Prepare for and apply the 12-step TPM deployment process

  • Conduct autonomous maintenance activities safely and effectively

  • Identify and eliminate the 16 major manufacturing losses

  • Collect and analyse data to calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

  • Perform TPM audits and apply appropriate audit techniques

  • Understand how TPM integrates with broader Lean business practices

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

  • Maintenance technicians and operators

  • Production supervisors and team leaders

  • Continuous Improvement practitioners and Lean champions

Course Delivery & Key Details

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion, you will receive an EAL Accredited Certificate for the workshop — a recognised achievement towards the Level 3 Business Improvement Techniques framework.

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