Shutdown and Turnaround Planning

Programme Summary

Shutdowns demand disciplined scope control, realistic scheduling and coordinated readiness across operations, maintenance and contractors. This programme develops practical planning skills for major maintenance windows. Participants build a shutdown plan from a supplied work scope, test resource and dependency constraints, define readiness gates and prepare startup handover controls that protect schedule reliability, technical quality and safe execution.

Training Objectives

1 Strengthen shutdown scope and readiness governance; 2 Develop realistic schedules and resource plans; 3 Improve contractor and operational interface coordination; 4 Support controlled execution and change decisions; 5 Build effective startup and lessons learned controls.

Learning Outcomes

1 Define a controlled shutdown work scope; 2 Construct a dependency based shutdown schedule; 3 Identify material resource and permit constraints; 4 Prepare readiness and progress control records; 5 Develop startup handover and closeout criteria.

Target Audience

Shutdown Planners; Maintenance Managers; Project Engineers; Operations Supervisors; Contractor Coordinators; Turnaround Managers.

Target Industries

Refineries; Petrochemical Plants; Power Stations; Chemical Manufacturing; Mining Plants; Water Treatment.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Shutdown Objectives and Governance: Business drivers and outage boundaries; Roles decision rights and interfaces; Risk appetite and success measures.
• Module 2 Scope Development: Worklist sources and technical justification; Scope screening and freeze controls; Deferral decisions and consequence review.
• Module 3 Work Package Preparation: Task breakdown and execution methods; Technical references and quality requirements; Labour tools materials and estimates.
• Module 4 Schedule Logic: Activity dependencies and critical path; Duration assumptions and contingency; Milestones access windows and constraints.
• Module 5 Resource and Contractor Planning: Crew loading and specialist availability; Contractor capability and mobilisation needs; Facilities logistics and welfare coordination.
• Module 6 Materials and Procurement Readiness: Long lead items and expediting; Kitting preservation and material verification; Repair services and contingency spares.
• Module 7 Safety and Operational Interfaces: Isolation permit and simultaneous work planning; Area access and handover boundaries; Emergency arrangements and escalation responsibilities.
• Module 8 Readiness Reviews: Readiness criteria and evidence collection; Open constraints and accountable owners; Go no go decision records.
• Module 9 Execution Control: Daily progress and field coordination; Emerging work and schedule recovery; Scope changes and approval thresholds.
• Module 10 Quality and Technical Completion: Hold points and acceptance evidence; Defect management and punch lists; Completion certificates and technical records.
• Module 11 Startup and Handover: Restoration checks and operating readiness; Controlled startup and performance verification; Handover responsibilities and residual actions.
• Module 12 Shutdown Review Workshop: Building an integrated outage plan; Reporting forecast cost and completion; Capturing lessons and improvement actions.

Assessment

• 60 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 90 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Supplied reference pack permitted; external internet and AI assistance prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (45 minutes): Prepare a shutdown schedule and readiness register for a supplied scope, then respond to an emerging work scenario with revised priorities and startup controls.
• Assessment criteria: Logic and feasibility of shutdown sequencing; Completeness of readiness and interface controls; Quality of change and startup decisions.
• Pass each component separately: 45/60 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• All mandatory criteria must pass: Escalate unresolved isolation or startup safety constraints.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records assessed shutdown planning and coordination skills; it does not authorise permits, isolations, plant startup or statutory technical signoff.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

333

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

18 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.18 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.18 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Maintenance, engineering or project planning experience is required. Familiarity with work permits, equipment isolation and contractor coordination is expected.Maintenance, engineering or project planning experience is required. Familiarity with work permits, equipment isolation and contractor coordination is expected.Maintenance, engineering or project planning experience is required. Familiarity with work permits, equipment isolation and contractor coordination is expected.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Review a supplied shutdown scope and identify planning assumptions during a 30 minute preparatory exercise.Review a supplied shutdown scope and identify planning assumptions during a 30 minute preparatory exercise.Review a supplied shutdown scope and identify planning assumptions during a 30 minute preparatory exercise.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

60 question written exam (90 minutes) and individual applied task (45 minutes).60 question written exam (90 minutes) and individual applied task (45 minutes).60 question written exam (90 minutes) and individual applied task (45 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.