Introduction to Asset Integrity and Reliability 15 credits at SCQF 11

Module Short Name: Introduction to Integrity and Reliability

1. Overview

This module allows you to develop an understanding of the integrity and reliability relationship, and their importance to organisations.

This includes applying relevant techniques to perform criticality analysis on an asset.

2. What you will study

  • Asset Hierarchy
  • Asset Register
  • Criticality Analysis
  • Availability, Integrity, Maintainability, Reliability Failure e.g. Failure Patterns, Functional Failure, Failure Mode, Failure Cause, Failure Effect, Evident Failure, Hidden Failure, Critical, Degraded, Incipient.
  • Failure Modes Effects Cause Analysis (FMECA)
  • Introduction to Asset Integrity Management Cycle
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
  • Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)
  • Mean Time to Restore (MTTR)
  • Offshore Reliability Data (OREDA)
  • Pareto Analysis
  • Redundancy
  • Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD)
  • Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

3. How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of online lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and self-guided study.

All modules are credit rated and can be worth 5, 10, 15 or 30 credit points. This equates to the number of study hours required within the module, for example 50 hours for 5 credit points, 300 hours for 30 credit points. The SCQF modules can range from level 7 (undergraduate) through to level 11 (Masters) on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF). You can undertake individual modules or build them up to gain an exit award.

Find out more on progression and the framework on the SCQF website.

4. Entry requirements

This is an online distance learning course and we recommend you have a 2.2 UK honours degree in Engineering or a related discipline, and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (or IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent). Qualification through previous relevant industry experience may be considered.

You should note that modules taken through Professional Development@RGU are not eligible for Tier 4  sponsorship.

5. Placements and accreditations

This module is approved as being an acceptable element of an individual Further Learning plan for Chartered Engineer registration in that it meets the requisite content, academic level and academic rigour expected of an approved Further Learning plan.

6. How to apply

For general enquiries please call 01224 262180 or email pdenquiry@rgu.ac.uk.

To apply for the course, complete the Professional Development @RGU Application Form

7. Prospects

At the end of this module you will have an understanding of the integrity and reliability relationship and their importance to companies. You could progress to other modules within the IMECHE suite which would assist in gaining Chartered Engineer status.

8. Assessment

This module is assessed by a written case study report.

9. Fees and Payment options

The fee for this course is £1200.

Find out more about how to pay for your course.

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15 credits at SCQF 11
Start date
September 2012
Course length
12 weeks
Mode of Attendance
Online distance learning
Academic school
School of Engineering
Contact
Professional Development General Enquiries 01224 262180
Approved By
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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