Overview

This training seminar provides an overview of the concepts and procedures for Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Concepts and tools you could use to help your organization will be presented during this course:

The objectives of the Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)) training course are to:

Although this class will provide many opportunities for attendees to discuss their particular analysis challenges and to practive the skills required for effective analysis. This course is not intended to provide an in-depth FTA facilitation for any particular component, product, or process.

What will you learn?

Introduction and Overview

• Definition and historical background.
• Examine applications and benefits.
• Compare and contrast the FTA and the FMEA.
• Introduce types of FTA.

Basic Fault Tree Analysis Process

• How to determine the scope of the analysis.
  • System Configurations
  • Boundary Diagrams
  • Preliminary Risk Assessments
  • Process Flow Diagrams
• How to assemble the appropriate Analysis Team and establish Ground Rules for the analysis.
• How to gather and evaluate Data Sources.
• How to identify and evaluate Functions.
• How to identify and evaluate Failure Modes.
• How to identify and evaluate Effects.
• How to identify and evaluate Causes.
• How to identify and evaluate Controls.
• How to identify and evaluate Risk.
  • Qualitative Criticality Analysis.
  • Quantitative Criticality Analysis.
  • Risk Priority Numbers (RPNs).
  • Other view of ratings and RPNs.
• How to identify and evaluate Recommended Actions.
• How to Distribute, Review and Update the analysis.

Integration with Other Analyses

• Boundary Diagram input to the Design FMEA
• Design FMEA input to Test Plan (DVP&R).
• Design FMEA input to Process FMEA.
• Process Flow Diagram input to Process FMEA.
• Role of FMEA in maintenance planning and optimization.

Key Factors for Effective FMEA Projects

• Learn the most common mistakes made by FMEA practitioners and how to correct them.
• Learn the FMEA quality objectives that will ensure uniformly effective results with any types of FMEAs.
• How to perform FMEA audits.
• Overview of the characteristics of successful FMEA facilitation.

Case Study Example #1

The instructor will lead the class through a case study example that implements the analysis skills discussed in the course.

Best Practice for a Successful FMEA Process

• Why implement an FMEA process?
• Strategic decisions to be made by management.
• Resource decisions to be made by management.
• Importance of management support.
• Generic FMEAs and program-specific FMEAs.
• Management review and FMEA quality audits.
• Supplier FMEAs.
• Tracking the completion of recommended actions.
• Linkage to other key processes.
• Integrated software support.

Case Study Example #2

The instructor will lead the class through a second case study example that implements the analysis skills discussed in the course.

What's included?

All participants who register for Introduction to FMEA will receive a copy all the slides, exercises and data sets used in the course.

What should I bring?

No special materials are required for this course.