Shutdown, Turnaround and Startup Readiness Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Shutdown and Turnaround Management

• Shutdown, turnaround and startup concepts
• TAR lifecycle and governance
• Operational readiness principles
• Roles, responsibilities and accountability
• Critical success factors for TAR programmes

Module 2: Turnaround Readiness Framework

• Readiness assessment principles
• Readiness criteria and deliverables
• Readiness assurance gates
• Readiness dashboards and performance indicators
• Identifying and closing readiness gaps

Module 3: Shutdown and TAR Planning

• Developing shutdown strategies
• Work scope definition and validation
• Work pack development
• Activity sequencing and prioritisation
• Schedule development and critical path management
• Shutdown planning interfaces

Module 4: Maintenance Planning and Coordination

• Preventive and corrective maintenance integration
• Maintenance backlog assessment
• Equipment isolation and preparation
• Inspection, repair and replacement planning
• Materials, tools and spare-parts readiness
• Maintenance quality controls

Module 5: Resource and Contractor Readiness

• Workforce planning and mobilisation
• Contractor management
• Competency and training requirements
• Equipment and temporary facilities
• Logistics and material availability
• Workforce productivity and readiness tracking

Module 6: Risk, Safety and Process Integrity

• Shutdown risk assessment
• Permit-to-work requirements
• Isolation and lockout/tagout considerations
• SIMOPS and interface risks
• Emergency preparedness
• Process safety and asset integrity controls

Module 7: TAR Execution and Performance Control

• Monitoring shutdown and turnaround progress
• Schedule and cost control
• Daily performance management
• Constraint and issue management
• Change control
• Escalation and recovery planning

Module 8: Startup Planning and Commissioning Readiness

• Startup strategy and sequencing
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning readiness
• Systems and equipment verification
• Operating procedures and documentation
• Operator competency and workforce readiness
• Startup risk assessment

Module 9: Operational Readiness and Assurance

• Operational readiness reviews
• Mechanical completion and handover
• Punch-list management
• Safety and regulatory readiness
• Documentation and records verification
• Final readiness approval

Module 10: Post-Turnaround Review and Continuous Improvement

• Shutdown and TAR closeout
• Performance evaluation
• Lessons learned
• Root cause analysis of delays and failures
• Cost and schedule performance review
• Improving future turnaround programmes