TTE 018 Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) For Engineers
 Description
Explores how to apply reliability and maintainability models commonly used by DoD weapons system contractors to the design and development of equipment and systems.
Objectives
  • Distinguish discrete distributions from continuous distributions; and when to use them.
  • Distinguish reliability allocation from reliability prediction.
  • Understand the distinction between a reliability growth program and reliability qualification testing.
  • Learn a Test-Analyze-and-Fix process for planning and tracking a reliability growth program.
  • Recognize the concept of decision risk and the value of a statistical test plan in reliability qualification testing (RQT).
  • Understand the development of O.C. (operating characteristic) curves.
  • Understand the use of relevant Military Handbooks for reliability testing.
  • Target Attendees
    This course is suitable for serious beginners and will bring students to an intermediate or advanced state. The teaching technique is informal lecture utilizing a Socratic approach to learning. Students should bring a calculator.
    Prerequisite(s)
    None
    Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable substitutes for meeting current course prerequisite and certification standards)
    Predecessor Predecessor Course Title PDS Code Accepted Until
    None None None
    Course Length
    3 days class
    Additional Course Information
    Delivery Mode  Targeted Training
    Equivalent Courses  None
    ACE Recommended Credits  N/A
    PDS Code  n/a
    Current CEU, CLP and RRP      Click here for Previous Allocation
    Continuous Education Units  0
    Continuous Learning Points 21 
    Reservist Retirement Points 0  
    Notes
  • This is a Fee for Service on-site course delivered for requesting organizations after coordination between the organizations representative and the appropriate DAU representative. DAU charges a standard fee for the “off-the-shelf” delivery of the selected course plus instructor(s) travel and per diem as may be required to support the request. Organizations desiring modifications to the “off-the-shelf” design may incur additional fees.
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  • The CLPs referenced above presume off-the-shelf delivery.