Shutdown and Turnaround Management
A turnaround compresses a year of work into a few weeks with the plant losing money every hour. This course covers the preparation, scope control and execution discipline that separate a controlled shutdown from an overrun.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Turnaround phases and the long preparation lead time
- 02Scope development, challenge and freeze
- 03Detailed planning, resource loading and critical path
- 04Materials, contractors, logistics and site preparation
- 05Organisation, control room and daily execution routines
- 06Permits, safety and managing many contractors at once
- 07Emergent work, progress tracking, close out and lessons learned
What you will gain
- Build a turnaround scope and defend it against creep
- Plan work, resources and logistics to the required detail
- Establish the organisation and control structure for execution
- Manage contractors, permits and site safety during the event
- Track progress and respond to emerging work
- Close out, hand back and capture lessons for the next event
Who should attend
- Turnaround and shutdown managers
- Maintenance planners and engineers
- Project and contract managers
- Operations and safety staff supporting turnarounds
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 5 to 9 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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