Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences › Information Technology and Computer Sciences
This course equips learners with the skills to systematically analyse fault reports, identify root causes, and make informed decisions in line with organisational policies and procedures. It focuses on applying structured decision-making frameworks to ensure consistent and effective resolution of faults in technical or operational environments.
Supervisors, team leaders, technicians, and quality assurance personnel responsible for investigating and resolving faults in manufacturing, utilities, or service industries.
None — open enrollment.
Objectives:
• Understand the structure and components of a fault report
• Identify common fault types and their classifications
• Apply basic analysis techniques to interpret fault data
• Recognise the role of fault reports in decision-making processes
• Develop skills to extract relevant information from fault reports
Topics:
• Introduction to fault reports: purpose and key elements
• Classification of faults: mechanical, electrical, software, human error
• Data extraction methods: reading and interpreting fault codes and logs
• Basic analysis techniques: trend identification and root cause analysis
• Linking fault reports to operational procedures and standards
• Practical exercise: analysing sample fault reports
Objectives:
• Apply decision-making frameworks to fault report findings
• Evaluate corrective actions based on analysis outcomes
• Prioritise faults using risk assessment and impact analysis
• Document decisions and communicate recommendations effectively
• Integrate analysis and decision-making into maintenance workflows
Topics:
• Decision-making models: cost-benefit analysis, risk matrix, and urgency assessment
• Selecting appropriate corrective actions: repair, replace, monitor, or escalate
• Prioritisation techniques: criticality and impact on operations
• Documentation standards for decisions and follow-up actions
• Communication strategies for presenting analysis and recommendations
• Case study: end-to-end fault report analysis and decision making
Practical sessions allow learners to apply fault report analysis and decision-making procedures in simulated scenarios. Learners will work with authentic fault reports, perform root cause analysis, and make justified decisions using provided frameworks.
Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.
Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.
Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.
On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.
| Component | Out of | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) | 100% | 30% |
| Daily Average (multiple choice) | 100% | 20% |
| Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) | 100% | 50% |
| Final Total | — | 100% |
All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.
Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.
Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.
| Delegates | Discount |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3% off |
| 10 | 6% off |
| 15 | 9% off |
| 20 | 12% off |
| 25 | 15% off |
| 30 | 18% off |
| 50 | 30% off |
| 75 | 35% off |
| 100 | 40% off |
3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.
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