Maintenance and Engineering

Fleet and Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Mining, construction, ports and logistics depend on mobile equipment such as trucks, loaders, cranes and forklifts. This course covers maintenance of heavy mobile equipment: maintenance strategies, inspections, component life management, oil analysis, tyres, workshops, availability improvement and cost per hour control.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Mobile equipment downtime directly stops production. You will learn maintenance practices that maximise availability.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Case studies from mining and construction, component life exercises, oil analysis interpretation and planning workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Plan maintenance strategies for mobile equipment
Conduct effective inspections
Manage component life and rebuilds
Use oil analysis and condition data
Manage tyres and wear parts
Improve availability and control cost per hour

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Mobile equipment maintenance managers
Workshop supervisors
Maintenance planners
Reliability engineers
Fleet managers in heavy industry

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Maintenance strategy
Inspection
Component management
Condition monitoring
Cost control

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Mobile Equipment

09:00–10:08Equipment types
10:08–11:00Duty cycles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Duty cycles (continued)
11:45–12:53Maintenance challenges
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Strategies and Inspections

09:00–10:08Preventive maintenance
10:08–11:00Inspections
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Inspections (continued)
11:45–12:53Daily checks
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Components

09:00–10:08Component life tracking
10:08–11:00Rebuilds and exchanges
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Rebuilds and exchanges (continued)
11:45–12:53Warranty
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Condition and Tyres

09:00–10:08Oil analysis
10:08–11:00Tyre management
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Tyre management (continued)
11:45–12:53Wear parts
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Availability and Cost

09:00–10:08Availability metrics
10:08–11:00Cost per hour
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Cost per hour (continued)
11:45–12:53Improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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