The ARP-E: Reliability Engineer course is the best way to master reliability engineering. You will learn a broad range of essential topics.
The reliability engineer must be tremendously versatile.
They must understand a broad range of technical subjects and be capable of applying them all. If you are up for the challenge, the Asset Reliability Practitioner [ARP-E] “Reliability Engineer” course is just what you need.
You will have 4 1/2 days to master everything from defect elimination, asset strategy development with RCM, PMO, and FMEA, planning and scheduling, spares and materials management, condition monitoring, precision maintenance practices, reliability data analysis, criticality and Pareto analysis, root cause analysis and FRACAS, lubrication and asset care, and other topics.
There is a lot to learn, but to be a successful reliability engineer, you must learn it all. Fortunately, the Mobius Institute™ training techniques will ensure that you will not just survive the course, you will enjoy it, understand all the topics, and feel confident in the role of a reliability engineer.
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Duration:
- 32 hours minimum: Typically delivered over 5 days
Format:
- Live public course
- On-site course
- Virtual online course
- Video distance learning online course
Compliance:
- Training: modeled on 18436-2 and ISO 18436-3, but there is no ISO standard for reliability personnel certification.
- Certification: according to ISO/IEC 17024 and modeled on ISO 18436-1
- Training: ISO 18436-3
Exam:
- Three-hours
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- 70% passing grade
- Can be taken online or in-person at the course
Certification requirements:
- Training course completed
- 24-months of work experience, verified by an independent person
- Pass the exam
- Valid for 3 years
Pre-study:
- Access to the “Learning zone” upon registration and payment
- Complete set of videos covering every topic
- An excellent way to be prepared and get the most from the course
Post-study:
- Continue to access the Learning zone for 6-months after the course
- Continue learning, without charge, on Mobius CONNECT® via www.mobiusconnect.com
After a brief introduction into the strategy and the role of the reliability engineer, we will take a deep dive into reliability engineering data analysis, including statistical analysis, Pareto analysis, Weibull analysis, Crow-AMSAA, and other techniques including AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
Then we will explore risk assessment and risk analysis, including a deep-dive into asset criticality ranking.
Next, we will explore defect elimination and look at the entire life cycle of the asset, from the project management and design (including designing for reliability, availability, maintainability, safety i.e. RAMS, plus energy efficiency), the procurement process, acceptance testing, through the maintenance and repair process, through to operations.
Then we will take a deeper dive into how to minimize equipment failure by developing an asset strategy (also known as the strategic maintenance plan). We will discuss fault tree analysis (causal tree analysis), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO).
Next, we will look at how we can apply a disciplined approach to the way maintenance is performed. We will begin with a discussion of developing a master asset list [MAL], bill of materials [BOM], and a management of change [MoC] process. Then we will discuss work management (planning/scheduling) and spares/materials management [MRO]. While the reliability engineer can’t control what the maintenance department does, you will certainly understand planning and scheduling best practices and how to achieve the best outcome.
Adding to the discussion of work management is a detailed look at precision and proactive maintenance for rotating machinery, electrical equipment, and other asset types. The training will include lubrication application and contamination control, precision laser and belt alignment, precision fastening (electrical and mechanical), and precision balancing.
Next, the course will take a close look at the condition monitoring program and all of the key technologies: vibration analysis, ultrasound analysis, oil and wear particle analysis, infrared thermography, electric motor testing, electrical and power quality testing, transformer testing, partial discharge, NDT, and performance monitoring.
And finally, time is spent on the details of root cause analysis and the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System [FRACAS]. This is an important component of any reliability program and we cover problem-solving and project management.
If you are wondering whether 4 1/2 days is enough time to feel comfortable with all of these topics, then we highly recommend that you take advantage of the Mobius Institute learning zone and view the lessons online before the course. And if after the course you still have any areas of doubt, watch the videos again.
But remember, we have the famous Mobius Institute simulations and animations that make these technical topics far easier to learn and understand.
In order to be certified you must:
- Complete a MIBoC approved training course
- Achieve 70% or higher on the exam (100 multiple choice questions, duration 3 hours).
- You must have a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of experience in the industry involved in some way with reliability improvement (including direct involvement in the reliability improvement process), verified by an independent person.
Certification is valid for 3 years.
If you do not have the experience, you will still receive a certificate, but you will not be officially certified. When you pass the 24-month milestone, please contact MIBoC to be upgraded to full certification.
You can learn more about the certification process here or download our ARP Certification Guide here.
Yes, learn forever with Mobius Institute “Life Long Learning”. Receive access to video trainings for a lifetime as a past, present, and future Mobius Institute student. As a student you can continue to access the training videos. Regardless of whether you attend a public course or an onsite course or purchased an online distance learning. For a nominal cost of the equivalent distance learning course fee, past, present, and future Mobius Institute vibration students can continue to access the training videos forever.
To upgrade contact your training partner directly.
The role of “Reliability Engineer” does not have a clear-cut definition. And different organizations utilize reliability engineers differently. However, after our course, you will have a solid understanding of a wide range of topics that will enable you to perform the tasks that are commonly performed by reliability engineers, and provide advice to people in the maintenance, engineering, and operations/production departments.
Let me explain.
Reliability data analysis
You will have a good understanding of statistics, asset criticality ranking, Pareto analysis, Weibull analysis, and Crow-AMSAA. You will also learn about Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and the Monte Carlo method – and a few other topics. You will know whether you need to utilize those techniques: their benefits, the tools you will need, how you can utilize what you learned, etc.
With this information:
- You will be able to work with other stakeholders to develop a thorough, robust criticality ranking. And with that, you can prioritize and justify a wide range of tasks
- You will able to extract data and perform Pareto analysis to identify your bad actors and thus prioritize your improvement activities.
- You will understand Weibull analysis, Crow-AMSAA, reliability block diagrams, and Monte Carlo analysis so that, if you had the tools to perform that analysis, they would make perfect sense. Additional training would be required to master those techniques.
Asset strategy development: FTA, RCM, PMO, FMECA
You must follow a structured process to ensure your asset strategy (maintenance plan) manages your risks and makes the best use of available resources. We spend a lot of time on these subjects so that you understand:
- Why it is so important to develop a maintenance plan with a clear understanding of asset criticality, the function (and context) of the asset, and the failure modes.
- How to avoid the common traps experienced with the use/implementation of these techniques.
Now, you can attend week-long courses on RCM, PMO, and FMECA, so there is more you can learn. Having said that, many of those courses also cover topics that are covered separately on our course, for example, condition monitoring, failure patterns, precision maintenance, etc. And on those courses, you will spend time with basic exercises putting what you have learned into practice with exercises, etc.
Therefore, the ARP-E course cannot make you an expert in every area of reliability, maintenance, design, and operations but you will have a very clear picture of how to utilize these techniques, you will be able to assess whether the techniques you used to develop your maintenance plan was adequate, you will be able to assess consultants who may help you in your implementation – and it will be a foundation to learn much more.
Condition monitoring
You will understand how a “condition-based maintenance” program should work; how to prioritize the implementation, how to select the technologies, how to select the measurement periods, and so on. You will also learn about the technologies.
With this information, you will be able to assess your existing program, or how to select contractors, and how to improve what you are already doing.
But please remember, there is a LOT to know about each technology and how to successfully run the program. You will require additional training if you want to communicate with condition monitoring experts at a technical level. The training will, however, enable you to know what “good” looks like.
Lubrication management
One of the key topics for people with rotating machinery is how to manage lubricants and hydraulic fluids.
Once again, you can spend a week learning about this subject, and there are additional courses to gain true expertise. But with the ARP-E course, you will have a very clear understanding of the importance of selecting the right lubricants and how to avoid contamination. You will feel very comfortable with this subject. You will be able to take that knowledge to improve your current practices.
Precision maintenance
Precision maintenance is certainly one of the keys to improved reliability. You will learn enough about precision fastening (electrical and mechanical), shaft and belt alignment, and rotor balancing to identify whether your current practices meet the required high standards. You will be familiar with all the key terms so that you can engage with the craftspeople, contractors, and vendors of the equipment.
Work and spares management
Work management (planning and scheduling) is another core component of a successful reliability program: it affects the quality of work, the efficiency of the work, the safe execution of the work, and the costs of executing the work. Spares management works hand-in-hand with work management – you can’t have one without the other. Spares management reduces costs, improves work efficiency, and can dramatically reduce maintenance costs.
In this course, you will learn enough to know what “good” looks like. Normally the reliability engineer does not have responsibility for work and spares management, but you will understand that it plays a very important role in reliability improvement, and you will be able to assess whether what your organization is doing is “world-class” or whether there are “opportunities for improvement”. You can then advise (with tact) the maintenance manager about changes that could be made.
Root cause failure analysis
There are lengthy courses you can take to master the various techniques (5-Why, Ishikawa, fault/causal tree, etc.), to utilize software, and more, but what you will learn on our course will set you up for success. You will understand:
- What the techniques are and basically how to use them (5-Why, Ishikawa, KT, FTA, and others)
- How to manage the projects
- The human error factors
- The human psychology side of solving problems and implementing solutions
- How to manage the project (A3, 8D, 16J) to ensure the process has the desired outcome
But the truth is, we only get to spend approximately half-a-day on this important topic, so there is more to learn. But you will know what you know, and you will know what you need to learn so that you feel confident to perform root cause failure analysis
Yes, we can provide this training onsite at your facility or any other training facility of your choice with one of our expert instructors. Please get a quote through The Zem Academy from the link at right of this page.
Yes, you can attend regardless of experience. You will receive a certificate of completion. If you don’t have sufficient experience you will still receive a certificate if you pass the exam, but it will note that your experience was insufficient for ISO certification at the time.
You will receive notification of your results 5-10 days after the exam has been received at our Australian office. If you have passed the exam and met all certification requirements, you will receive your Digital Certificate 10-15 days after your exam results notification email.
We have developed a long list of Frequently Asked Questions on the ARP “Home page”. Please click the button below and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Mobius Institute Board of Certification (MIBoC) is accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) to provide personnel certification for Asset Reliability Practitioners according to ISO/IEC 17024, ED161-1 and ED161-2.
The problem was, it caused confusion because whereas there is a definite growth path from Category I to II and III in vibration analysis, for example, and the fact that you needed to be Category II before you could apply for Category III, the same rules did not apply for ARP.
The Scheme Committee decided that a person should be able to transition directly to the highest certification level of the ARP without being required to be certified at lower levels. The reason why is described in separate FAQ questions.
The same is true for the second-highest level. The scheme committee determined that a person should be able to go directly to Category II.
To avoid confusion, the certification levels were renamed as follows:
• Category I became ARP-A “Reliability Advocate”
• Category II became ARP-E “Reliability Engineer”
• Category III became ARP-L “Reliability Program Leader”
• ARP-A: For engineers, managers, and practitioners who need to understand the entire picture of reliability and performance improvement without getting bogged down in any of the details in any one area
• ARP-E: For reliability engineers who are focused on the technical aspects of reliability, maintenance, and asset health monitoring – the requirements go well beyond CMRP or any other certification program
• ARP L: For the reliability program leaders who must primarily understand the business case, the requirements to change the culture, the strategy, and the leadership skills necessary to make such an initiative successful – the requirements, once again, go well beyond CMRP or any other certification program
• There are people who have come up through the ranks, potentially beginning in a condition monitoring role, then working in reliability engineering, and finally being promoted into a role where they lead the reliability program. That person will have the technical skills and experience but will have to develop the knowledge necessary to create the business case, change the culture, develop the strategy, and implement a successful program. And that is what ARP-L is for.
• However, there are also people who come into the role because they have already demonstrated leadership skills. They understand the business case, and they know how to lead people. They are organized project managers, and therefore have the skills to implement a successful program. In many cases, those people do not wish to delve deeply into the technical side of reliability engineering. Instead, they make sure that they have competent Reliability Engineers reporting to them who are able to make the right technical decisions and provide accurate information.
Although this second group of people would benefit from having a deeper knowledge of reliability engineering, it was decided that they should not be forced to gain that knowledge. Instead, the ARP-L training provides a solid overview of the technical aspects so that they understand the terminology and main issues.
Certain people in the industry and the practitioners who formed the Mobius Institute Board of Certification Scheme Committee and Technical Committee believed that there should be more than one level of certification in recognition of the challenging task involved with improving reliability, maintenance, operational performance, and asset health monitoring. Thus the three-level system was devised.
The Scheme Committee and Technical Committee also believed there should be a structured training program to support the certification program and that people should be encouraged to take the training. Many people are only given the opportunity to take training if it is associated with the certification program. Unfortunately, SMRP actively discourages organizations from offering training that prepares a person for the CMRP certification, instead requesting people to read a variety of books.
While certification is important, the education gained in achieving that certification is arguably more important.
ARP-E “Reliability Engineer” is focused on the role performed by personnel working with industrial equipment (rotating machinery, electrical equipment, mobile assets, etc.) with the goal of ensuring that equipment is available to be used when called upon, and to minimize the maintenance costs associated with those assets.
• ARP-A – 6 months
• ARP-E – 24 months
• ARP-L – 48 months
• ARP-A: 60 questions, duration 2 hours, 70% passing grade
• ARP-E: 100 questions, duration 3 hours, 70% passing grade
• ARP-L: 100 questions, duration 3 hours, 70% passing grade.
Once a question has been used in an exam, special statistical processes, called psychometrics, are used to check if any questions are too easy, too hard, or too confusing. Those questions are then reviewed by the TC and either improved or rejected.
However, the Mobius Institute Board of Certification [MIBoC] ED-161 scheme is modeled on the ISO 18436 standards; the topics are mapped to the ISO 55000 standards; the scheme follows ISO/IEC 17024, and the core knowledge and vocabulary/terminology is based on definitions developed in a variety of ISO standards (and other international standards). The topics themselves, and the requirements, were developed over a long time by the MIBoC Scheme Committee and Technical Committee. SC and TC are made up of industry experts and experienced people who work in the field from around the world.
Having said that, a person who has passed ARP-E should have the knowledge necessary to become an effective reliability engineer, and a person who passes ARP-L should be able to manage and lead a reliability improvement initiative.
Mobius Institute Board of Certification (MIBoC) is a private organization, however it operates in the same way as a not-for-profit organization (except that, due to Australian taxation law, we do not have not-for-profit status because we service organizations outside Australia, therefore we pay tax on all revenue received, unlike other not-for-profit organizations.) MIBoC is governed by the MIBoC Governing Body, and all of its procedures are defined by independent Scheme Committees. All technical matters are defined by independent Technical Committees.
It should be stated that the SMRP certification scheme has been developed with the highest standards, and the CMRP scheme is accredited to ISO/IEC 17024. The Mobius Institute Board of Certification [MIBoC] processes mirror the SMRP processes, and MIBoC is accredited to the same standard.
Ultimately most organizations wish to improve financial performance; whether that’s increased profits, or reduced expenses in the case of a government organization, for example. Organizations must also seek to improve their safety and environmental performance. In order to achieve the company’s goals, the organization must perform better in many departments of the company, including maintenance, operations/production, procurement, materials and work management, and engineering.
While we seek to improve reliability, we are not improving reliability for reliability’s sake; we are making improvements that add value to the organization, ultimately by improving performance.
There are actually two versions of the ARP-A course. The standard course which is taught during conferences and public training sessions, and a course that we call the ARP-A “PLANT-WIDE AWARENESS” course. This course was developed for people who will not actually work in the role of which the primary goal is to improve reliability, who therefore need to understand how to implement the program, the challenges of culture change, the business case, and other issues. The “PLANT-WIDE AWARENESS” is perfect for people who work in the plant and simply need to know why reliability should be improved, how they will benefit, how they can contribute to the program, and to demystify all of the technologies and terminology.
It is an excellent course if you want to ensure that everyone is on the same page, pulling in the same direction.
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