Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & RCFA Training
Structured root cause analysis techniques to reduce repeat failures and improve reliability.
Practical RCA and RCFA methods to strengthen problem-solving and prevent recurring issues.
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WHY THIS COURSEMove beyond symptom-fixing and eliminate the true causes of failure.
Many organisations carry out root cause analysis, but few apply it consistently or effectively. This course provides structured RCA and RCFA techniques to help teams identify underlying causes, prevent recurrence and improve plant reliability. It focuses on practical application rather than theory, enabling organisations to embed disciplined problem-solving and drive sustainable improvement.
WHO IS IT FOR
Reliability Engineers and Maintenance Engineers
Maintenance Supervisors and Team Leaders
Engineering Managers
Technical Staff Involved in Incident Investigation and Failure Analysis
This Course is ideal for:
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- A range of different techniques for analysing incidents and failures
- A structured process to identify root causes
- Understand how troubleshooting charts are used to identify physical causes
- How to ask the relevant questions and gather all the information
- How to apply other techniques to support the data gathering, e.g. Safeguards Analysis, Change Analysis
- How to analyse equipment failures by considering the equipment 7 failure cause categories and the application of Force, Reactive Environment, Time & Temperature (FRETT) Analysis
- How to determine the human performance causes (procedures, training, worker selection, management systems, human engineering, quality control)
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMESUnderstand the principles and purpose of RCA and RCFA
Distinguish between symptoms and root causes
Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies
Facilitate effective RCA investigations
Develop corrective and preventive actions that address true causes
Embed consistent RCA practices within your organisation
Is this not what you’re looking for?
MCP Management Training specialises in bespoke courses tailored to your needs.
Alternatively, these are other courses for new and aspiring team leaders:
THE BENEFITSFor Individuals
Increased confidence in conducting RCA investigations
Clear understanding of structured analysis techniques
Practical tools to prevent repeat failures
Enhanced professional capability in reliability roles
THE BENEFITSFor Organisations
Reduced repeat failures and recurring incidents
Improved reliability and operational stability
Stronger problem-solving culture
More effective corrective and preventive actions
What Our
Delegates Are Saying
TESTIMONIALS“Very practical and structured. It helped us approach failure investigations more effectively.”
— Reliability Engineer
“A valuable course that strengthened our problem-solving capability.”
— Engineering Manager
“Clear and easy to apply. We now have a more consistent approach to RCA.”
— Maintenance Supervisor
Delivered by senior consultants from MCP, this course draws on practical experience of RCA and failure analysis across engineering environments. We support organisations in improving investigation discipline, identifying true root causes and preventing repeat failures.
Rather than academic theory, delegates benefit from practical insight drawn from real-world assignments, proven methodologies and decades of combined industry experience. Every trainer is highly skilled at translating complex concepts into clear, actionable learning that can be applied immediately back in the workplace.
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Frequently
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The course focuses on structured investigation techniques and practical application rather than advanced engineering theory.
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No. The course introduces structured techniques suitable for maintenance and reliability professionals.
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This course is typically completed over 2 days.
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Yes. On-site delivery can be tailored to your failure history and operating environment.
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Managing Plant Reliability focuses on overall reliability strategy, while this course concentrates specifically on structured root cause analysis and failure investigation.