Machine Operation & Maintenance Basics

📌 Course Title:

Machine Operation & Maintenance Basics: Safe, Efficient & Reliable Use of Industrial Equipment

🎯 Purpose of the Training:

This course is designed to provide technical staff, operators, and maintenance personnel with foundational skills and knowledge for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial machinery. Delivered through AI-enhanced recorded content, the training focuses on practical safety, efficient handling, and preventive maintenance techniques to minimize downtime and mechanical failure. It supports ISO 12100 and ISO 14121 standards for machinery safety and operational reliability.

🧩 Target Audience:

• Machine operators and line workers
• Maintenance technicians
• Production staff
• Quality control and safety supervisors
• New hires in manufacturing or industrial plants

🎓 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Classify and understand the function of various industrial machines
• Perform standard operating procedures safely and effectively
• Conduct daily maintenance and troubleshoot basic mechanical faults
• Apply emergency protocols such as Lockout/Tagout and E-Stops
• Identify common machine failure signs before breakdown
• Contribute to a safer, more compliant work environment

📅 Course Duration:

30 min (Self-paced AI-based training)
Designed as a flexible, recorded microlearning module suitable for on-site and online

📚 Modules Overview:

Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Machines
Covers types of machines including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Explains input/output functions, as well as the use of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and control panels.

Module 2: Operating Industrial Machines Safely
Focuses on safe startup and shutdown procedures, proper handling of control panels, performing pre-operational checks, and understanding emergency systems.

Module 3: Daily Maintenance & Upkeep
Provides guidance on lubrication, cleaning, part replacement, using the correct tools, and following maintenance schedules.

Module 4: Identifying & Responding to Machine Faults
Explains how to recognize and respond to common issues such as overheating, vibration, leaks, unusual noises, and error codes, along with the escalation protocol.

Module 5: Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures
Details the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), Lockout/Tagout procedures, emergency stop systems, and responses to fire, electrical, and mechanical emergencies.

Module 6: Documentation & Compliance
Covers maintaining machine logs, conducting inspections, preparing for audits, following standard operating procedures (SOPs), and understanding operator responsibilities.

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