Spares & Materials Management Training
2-day, City & Guilds accredited course delivered in Reading, Solihull or on site.
Improve service levels, reduce inventory costs and implement effective spares and materials management practices that support operational performance and equipment availability.
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Course Type | Maintenance and Asset Management
Certificate | City & Guilds Accreditation Certificate
Duration of Course | 2 Days
Location | Solihull or Reading Training Centre
ON SITE
ONLINE
SCHEDULED
BESPOKE
WHY THIS COURSE
Reduce inventory, improve service levels and strengthen spares and materials management.
In many manufacturing and process environments, spare parts and engineering materials represent a significant proportion of maintenance and asset care costs. This course explores practical approaches to controlling materials effectively, helping organisations reduce stock levels while improving availability, turnaround and accountability.
WHO IS IT FORThis course is ideal for
Stores Supervisors and Spares Coordinators
Engineering Managers and Supervisors
Technicians and Reliability Engineers
Planners and Schedulers
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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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KEY LEARNING OUTCOMESBy the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the role of spares, stores and MRO materials within maintenance and asset management
Manage effective stores operations, including layout, access control and issuing 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 improve inventory control and support continuous improvement
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THE BENEFITSFor Individuals
Stronger practical capability in spares, stores and inventory management
Clear methods for setting stock policies, roles and accountability
Improved confidence in managing availability, criticality and risk while avoiding overstocking
Practical tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately in the workplace
THE BENEFITSFor Organisations
Reduced inventory levels, with organisations often achieving 20–25% stock reduction when applied effectively
Improved spares availability, service levels and maintenance turnaround times
Stronger governance through consistent control processes, systems and accountability
More effective purchasing, supplier management and informed make-or-buy decisions
What Our
Delegates Say
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
“I really enjoyed the course and came away with more knowledge and some great ideas to put forward to improve our stores for all that use them, so thank you very much.”
— Stores Co-Ordinator | Greencore
“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
This course is delivered by senior consultants from MCP Consulting Group, bringing extensive practical experience in maintenance strategy, asset management and operational improvement. Our trainers work with organisations across a wide range of industries, helping them improve spares availability, reduce inventory costs and strengthen stores and materials management practices.
Delegates benefit from practical insight drawn from real-world assignments, proven methodologies and decades of combined industry experience. Training focuses on clear, practical approaches that can be applied immediately to improve inventory control, accountability and maintenance support within the workplace.
Delivered by experienced asset management practitioners >>>
Delivered by experienced asset management practitioners >>>
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.