MANAGEMENT TRAININGSpares & MRO Materials Management Training
2-day, City & Guilds accredited course in Reading or Solihull.
WHY THIS COURSE
WHO IS IT FOR
LEARNING OUTCOMES
BENEFITS
TESTIMONIALS
FAQs
In many manufacturing and process environments, spare parts and engineering materials represent a significant portion of the asset care budget. This course shows you how to control MRO materials effectively, reducing stock levels while improving availability, turnaround and accountability.
WHY THIS COURSE
Reduce MRO inventory, improve service levels and put robust stores control in place.
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BESPOKE
Engineering Managers and Supervisors
WHO IS IT FORThis Course is ideal for:
Technicians and Reliability Engineers
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The role of stores
Stores layout and access control
Supply chain management
Classification and standard description methods of parts
Accountability for inventory management
Setting objectives for parts and stores management
Determining the right levels of stock (min/max)
Purchasing policies
Using CMMS to manage and control parts
Receiving, storing and issuing parts
Performance measures and key indicators
Outsourcing vs in-house stores management
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Stores Supervisors (or anyone responsible for materials & spares)
Planners / Schedulers
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMESBy the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Understand the role of spares, stores and MRO materials in maintenance and asset management
Manage effective stores operations, including layout, access control and issue processes
Classify and control spare parts with clear standards and accountability
Set appropriate stock policies and levels based on risk, usage and service needs
Apply effective purchasing, supply chain and outsourcing strategies
Use CMMS data and KPIs to control inventory and drive improvement
THE BENEFITSTHE BENEFITS
For Individuals
Stronger, practical capability in spares, stores and MRO inventory management
Clear methods for setting stock policies, roles and accountability
Improved confidence in managing availability, criticality and risk without overstocking
Practical tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately in the workplace
For Organisations
Reduced inventory levels, typically achieving 20–25% stock reduction when applied effectively
Improved spares availability, service levels and maintenance turnaround times
Stronger governance through consistent control systems, procedures and accountability
More effective purchasing, supplier management and informed make-or-buy decisions
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What Our Delegates Are Saying
TESTIMONIALS“Very interesting and highlighted some skills we already use, so confirming we are heading in the right direction along with new knowledge gained.”
— Stores Manager
“The course was clear, practical and easy to relate to our day-to-day operation. It has given us a more structured approach to managing materials and spares.”
— Engineering Manager
“A well-delivered course with plenty of real-world examples. We came away with a better understanding of stock control and how to improve availability without increasing inventory.”
— Maintenance Supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions
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No formal qualifications are required. The course is best for people working with engineering spares, stores, planning/scheduling, reliability or maintenance leadership responsibilities.
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Yes — delegates receive a City & Guilds accreditation certificate.
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2 days, classroom-based.
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Scheduled courses run at Solihull or Reading.
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Yes, simply use the enquiry button and we’ll discuss dates, group size and tailoring.
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When applied well, organisations commonly see reduced stock levels and improved service levels; the course covers stock categories, policies, controls and supplier management.