RCFA - Root Cause Failure Analysis

Overview

Introduction

This program provides maintenance and operations teams with the essential skills to investigate failures systematically and accurately. Participants learn how to identify true root causes using structured RCFA tools and evidence-based analysis. The course also focuses on failure modes, data interpretation, corrective actions, and reliability improvement. Case studies and practical exercises ensure high applicability to real plant issues.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Understand the principles and benefits of RCFA.
  • Differentiate between symptoms, causes, and root causes.
  • Use key RCFA tools including 5 Whys, Fishbone & Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Analyze equipment failures and interpret operational data.
  • Recommend effective corrective and preventive actions.


Main Modules

  1. RCFA Concepts & Failure Fundamentals
  2. Failure Data Collection & Evidence Gathering
  3. RCFA Tools: 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree
  4. Mechanical & Operational Failure Modes
  5. Investigation Workflow & Reporting
  6. Corrective/Preventive Actions & Reliability Improvement
  7. Case Studies: Pumps, Motors & Gearboxes
  8. Final RCFA Exercise & Review

Certification

All participants will be awarded a Program Completion Certificate from TRACEZ upon satisfying the following conditions:

  • 100% attendance and active participation in class and group discussions
  • Submission of all continuous assessments (individual and group exercises)
  • Successful completion of the end-of-course assessment


Mode Of Learning

online, classroom

Course Code

TRME030

Price

Duration

3 days

Category

Maintenance & Engineering

Language

English

Certification

Yes

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