Summary: | This course will cover basic overviews of required maintenance planning practices, to include an overview SAP PM tools/resources. Long range (strategic) planning, surface improvement planning, 213 program planning, annual work planning, period planning, and weekly planning will be covered. In addition, the applicable SAP functionality/transactions as well as BW reports will be reviewed, demonstrating how they can be used to effectively develop plans, as well as manage/monitor plan compliance. The course is intended to set minimum guidelines that should be followed in all Districts and Counties, bringing a consistent approach to how this critical Department function is completed.
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Learning Outcomes: | * Understand basic structure/hierarchy of maintenance planning, and how differing levels of planning relate to one another/can be used to accomplish your organization's goal.
* Understand importance of SAP notifications and how this inventory of needs is the foundation for effectively planning maintenance operations.
* Understand policy requirements associated with planning (Maintenance Manual Chapter 3).
* Be aware of what is available through SAP and BW, as well as how it can be effectively used to monitor activities/achieve success.
* Establish minimum expectations associated with planning as well as use of SAP/BW.
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Teaching Method: | Classroom Instruction
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Prerequisites: | None
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Target Audience: | It is mandatory for all PennDOT personnel involved with maintenance planning activities, including: Highway Maintenance Managers, Assistant Highway Maintenance Managers, Roadway Program Coordinators/Specialists, Assistant District Executive for Maintenance, as well as other District support staff such as Roadway Program Managers.
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Special Materials: | Course materials will be provided in class.
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Final Exam: | No |
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