Please note:

Employers: You may qualify for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, which offers financial support to enrol your employees in this course.

For information about the application process, please email Erika Ellis at eellis@conestogac.on.ca.

About the program

Developed and authorized by PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada, this program consists of eight courses and is designed for maintenance, reliability and asset management and personnel to acquire practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage a business' physical assets. The MMP program covers a breadth of topics and is relevant for the following personnel working in manufacturing and municipal infrastructure: directors, managers, supervisors, superintendents, foremen, team leads, lead hands, engineers, technologists, technicians etc.

Upon completion, participants will be able to drive improvements in uptime, production capacity, equipment reliability, safety, environmental compliance, economic life of assets, return on investment and effective communication between departments.

Successful completion of the eight courses (60% or higher) leads to exclusive use of Maintenance Management Professional (MMP), a professional designation, which establishes professional credibility, demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and creates a competitive advantage providing opportunities for career advancement and earning potential.

For information regarding the MMP designation, contact PEMAC directly at 905-823-7255, ext. 3, email pd@pemac.org or visit pemac.org.

Private offering available: Conestoga is pleased to offer companies and organizations a private, customized delivery of the MMP modules. With a minimum of 10 employees, the modules may be delivered online, in-person or hybrid, with a flexible schedule to meet operational needs. For more information, contact kobrien@conestogac.on.ca.

Participants enrolled in any module are eligible for a 1-year complimentary PEMAC membership. Membership provides a unique opportunity to elevate your career and accelerate your organization by connecting with a community of 1,600+ like-minded professionals, attending Canada's premier maintenance, reliability and asset management event, MainTrain, and accessing professional development activities and a wealth of knowledge. Contact pd@pemac.org for more information.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$7,300.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or 19 years of age or older.

Note re: admission requirements

  • Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

  • Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements

Program requirements

To effectively participate in this program, students must have reliable Internet access and a device that meets these requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Upon completion of this program, you will have the knowledge and skills to drive improvements in uptime, production capacity, equipment reliability, safety, environmental compliance, economic life of assets, return on investment and effective communication between departments.

Unsure of which program best suits your long-term career goals? Student Recruitment Advisors can provide one to one advising for prospective domestic students looking to take a program at Conestoga College. Please reach out to SRA@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment!

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

  • Develop value-added procedures and processes in the maintenance profession;
  • Using the Maintenance Maturity Grid evaluate maintenance departments;
  • Effectively manage breakdowns and equipment failures through predictive maintenance practices;
  • Incorporate the management tools that are used in production and operations management;
  • Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) quality practices;
  • Describe the complexities of facilities layouts, production locations and capacity planning;
  • Demonstrate competency in the elements that comprise operations strategic planning and how the maintenance organization supports these elements
  • Build a business case for a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Outline the RCM methodology (RCM seven basic questions) and its application for developing maintenance tactics;
  • Apply a structured process to the implementation of a predictive maintenance program that supports organizational objectives;
  • Summarize the content and structure of Human Resources Management as it applies to the maintenance environment;

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