Kennedy, Charindeguta (2023) Master's Research Project Part 1, Report 2. Coursework Masters thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
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This research investigates the relationship between effective learning and development of engineering maintenance teams and the resulting effectiveness in the Engineering Asset Management principles in particular asset reliability. A systematic literature review was intensively conducted using quality databases and peer-reviewed articles, journals, and books. A methodology was designed outlining how the research will be conducted. The research timeline spans over seven months from research initiation to evaluation. Different milestone markers have been set up to track the research progress. The studied literature sofa has shown the following emerging themes. Learning and development have evolved and are now an important part of successful maintenance teams. Highly trained maintenance teams are high-performing. Coaching and training are quickly proving to be a valuable asset in Engineering Asset Management (EAM) As more mining companies are quickly realising the value of a skilled workforce, gaps are starting to appear in the current training and educational curriculum. The research method will employ a mixed approach with qualitative and quantitative analysis being conducted in the form of online surveys through questionnaires. One-on-one interviews will also be used to collect much-needed qualitative data. Data analysis will be intensive using modern methods and tabulated in frequency tables, graphs, and histograms. The research will be conducted in a firm safety-oriented approach with risk assessment plans formulated and used at every required step in the research. This research will go a long way in identifying any current existing gaps in the apprenticeship and graduate traineeship programmes and how these skills improve effective asset reliability. Recommendations will be made to the different stakeholders on how best to bridge any knowledge gaps identified by the research. As the mining industry is embracing environmental sustainability, this research will implement a sustainable research perspective in its deliverables. This aligns well with the global and Australia’s pledge for a sustainable future in transitioning to clean energy.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Coursework Masters) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Alternative Title: Learning and Development, a vital tool for effective Engineering Asset Management (EAM) in the Australian Mining Industry – A Systematic Review |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Engineering (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Supervisors: | David Thorpe, Steve Pudney |
| Qualification: | Master of Professional Engineering |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2024 03:50 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Oct 2024 03:50 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | learning, development, maintenance, asset, reliability, training, coaching |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52082 |
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