Course description
Troubleshooting Essentials Virtual Instructor-led Training
Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, this two-day Troubleshooting Essentials seminar provides the core of plant and facility maintenance, as well as the core principles and practices of troubleshooting that apply to nearly any maintenance task, from electrical to HVAC to pumps and motors. This highly versatile course, suitable for any maintenance role, provides the building blocks to apply a consistent troubleshooting methodology to any common equipment problem. Students who complete the course will be equipped with techniques they can put into practice immediately to reduce downtime in their facility. When combined with our General Maintenance class in a 4-day Maintenance Fundamentals Workshop, this course delivers a complete foundation for successful facilities.
Upcoming start dates
Training content
Day One
Developing a Logical and Systematic Troubleshooting Approach
- The proper steps to troubleshoot any problem
- Developing the problem statement
- Proper brainstorming methods
- Verifying the cause
- Selecting the fix
- Working with machine operators/asking questions
- Using data available to quickly find problems
- Teamwork troubleshooting approach
- Properly using test equipment to diagnose problems
- Using your senses/observations to rule out possibilities
- Adapting troubleshooting to any piece of equipment or application
- Troubleshooting by job title
Day Two
Interactive classroom troubleshooting activities and role-playing
- Description of situation
- Class discussion of potential problems
- Teamwork-based in-class brainstorming sessions
- Instructor-guided troubleshooting process to lead to a solution
- Discussing the best/most time efficient alternatives to solving a problem
- Problems range from mechanical to electrical to customized problems based on the needs of the class
- Scenarios based on the attendee’s unique issues in the workplace
- Exploring the root cause of the problem
- Preventing the problem from re-occurring through proper documentation and follow-up
Course delivery details
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) is a live audio and video classroom experience over the internet with 100% interaction with the instructor, from the comfort of your own home or workplace. All you need is an internet connection, a microphone, and a webcam, and you can join the session from anywhere. With full audio and video capabilities, you are equipped with the tools you need for maximum learning. Visit our Virtual Instructor-Led Training page to learn more about the benefits of VILT.
Certification / Credits
- Troubleshooting any problem
- Problem statements
- Brainstorming methods
- Verifying the cause
- Selecting the fix
- Asking questions
- Teamwork
- Test equipment
- Using your senses/observations
- Adapting troubleshooting
- Potential problems
- Teamwork-based in-class troubleshooting
- Time efficient alternatives
- Problems based on the needs of the class
- Unique issues in the workplace
- Root cause of the problem
- Proper documentation and follow-up
Continuing studies
Upon completion of this seminar, the student will receive a Certification of Completion.
Contact this provider
TPC is a leader in industrial training and workforce management solutions. Our offerings include a best-in-class learning management system (LMS), instructor-led training courses (virtual or in-person), over 1000 digital course hours, simulation-based training, cloud-based workforce management solutions, consulting services, and safety training.
Our instructors lead over 2000 class sessions annually in select U.S. cities, virtually, and at customers' facilities. Gain, refresh, and advance essential maintenance skills quickly and apply them in the workplace immediately after returning to work. TPC helps companies train...