| RCM Level 1 (RCM workgroup member) | RCM Level 2 (RCM facilitator) | QM facilitator | |
| RCM definitions | Basic knowledge of max 10 definitions. | Detailed knowledge of 36 definitions. | Detailed knowledge of 36 definitions. |
| Operating context | Basics. | Detailed. | Detailed. |
| Functions | Basics. | Able to explain why functions are needed and how they should be described. Recognize the pitfalls and how to prevent them. Able to use all RCM checks to ensure all functions are listed. | N/A |
| Functional failures | Basics. | Able to describe all total, partial and false failures. | N/A |
| Failure modes | Basics. | Manage the workgroup to identify and define failures and failure modes. Able to explain to group members the details of which failure modes must be listed. | Manage the workgroup to identify and define failures and failure modes. Able to explain to group members the details of which failure modes must be listed. |
| Failure effects | Basics. | Manage the workgroup to identify and define P-info, F-info, calculate MTBFM, select the correct failure pattern group. Explain group members all details of the FE. | Manage the workgroup to identify and define P-info, F-info, calculate MTBFM, select the correct failure pattern group. Explain group members all details of the FE. |
| Failure consequences | Basics. | Detailed knowledge of how to select hidden, HSE or operational / non operational economical consequences. | Detailed knowledge of how to select hidden, HSE or operational / non operational economical consequences. |
| Proactive tasks | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for each of the proactive tasks and how to calculate the task interval. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for each of the proactive tasks and how to calculate the task interval. |
| Default tasks | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for each default task and how to calculate the task interval. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for each default task and how to calculate the task interval. |
| On-condition tasks | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about potential failures, PF, P-info, RT and all criteria to calculate the task interval. | Detailed knowledge about potential failures, PF, P-info, RT and all criteria to calculate the task interval. |
| Discard tasks | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for a discard task and how to calculate the task interval. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for a discard task and how to calculate the task interval. |
| Restoration tasks | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for a restoration task and how to calculate the task interval. | Detailed knowledge about all criteria for a restoration task and how to calculate the task interval. |
| Combination of tasks | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about which tasks might be combined. | Detailed knowledge about which tasks might be combined. |
| Failure finding | Basics. Only single protective devices. | Detailed knowledge about hidden failures and ensure the correct criteria is used to select a FF task with FF task interval for – single protective devices – redundant protective devices – economic and HSE consequences – calculate Mted, Mtive, Mmf, Utive, n, … | Detailed knowledge about hidden failures and ensure the correct criteria is used to select a FF task with FF task interval for – single protective devices – redundant protective devices – economic and HSE consequences – calculate Mted, Mtive, Mmf, Utive, n, … |
| Run to failure | Basics. | Detailed knowledge when RTF might be selected. | Detailed knowledge when RTF might be selected. |
| Redesign mandatory | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about HSE criteria and how to describe the redesign. | Detailed knowledge about HSE criteria and how to describe the redesign. |
| Redesign desirable | Basics. | Detailed knowledge about economic criteria and how to describe the redesign. | Detailed knowledge about economic criteria and how to describe the redesign. |
| Nesting | N/A. | Detailed knowledge of how to finalize the maintenance concept and nest it into a maintenance plan to upgrade the maintenance program. | Detailed knowledge of how to finalize the maintenance concept and nest it into a maintenance plan to upgrade the maintenance program. |
| Dynamic maintenance programs | N/A. | Detailed knowledge about what is needed to ensure a PDCA loop which is used to continuously keep FMEA’s and maintenance concepts / -plans / -programs up-to-date. | Detailed knowledge about what is needed to ensure a PDCA loop which is used to continuously keep FMEA’s and maintenance concepts / -plans / -programs up-to-date. |
| RCM administration | N/A. | Detailed knowledge about the administration of these methodologies. | Detailed knowledge about the administration of these methodologies. |
| Workgroup management | N/A. | Recognize when people do not know. Ensure consensus. Keep up the pace. Inform group and management about progress. | Recognize when people do not know. Ensure consensus. Keep up the pace. Inform group and management about progress. |
| RCM implementation | N/A. | Able to advise how to implement RCM in own company. | N/A |
| Quick Maintenance (QM) | Basics. The user is able to setup a QM project for low critical systems. | Detailed knowledge of the logic behind QM. How to setup the object FMEA. Understands when QM can or can not be used. Ensure the workgroup needs to zoom in detail for certain failure modes. Fully understands the QM DD and how to minimize analysis time and maximize the result. | Detailed knowledge of the logic behind QM. How to setup the object FMEA. Understands when QM can or can not be used. Ensure the workgroup needs to zoom in detail for certain failure modes. Fully understands the QM DD and how to minimize analysis time and maximize the result. |
| QM implementation | N/A | Detailed. | Detailed. |
RCM Level 1 (RCM workgroup member)
This RCM workgroup level is for everyone who wants to join a RCM workgroup which is managed by an RCM Facilitator. People which are Level 1 certified have basic knowledge about how RCM must be applied and are able to understand and answer the questions from the facilitator.
RCM Level 2 (RCM facilitator)
The facilitator is a master in RCM. This person has completed a full Level 2 training and has graduated on their own Master Project (MP). This MP is evaluated by 2 independent examiners who evaluate on 25 items to result in one final score.
The MP consists of a complete RCM analysis for highly critical systems. For some customers, this is expanded to include a QM (Quick Maintenance) analysis for a low critical process.
Facilitators are the reliability masters in a company and are trained to improve availability and reliability.
RCM Level 3 (RCM teacher)
When an RCM facilitator applied RCM in at least 5 RCM analysis for high critical assets, they can apply for the RCM teacher training. To become a teacher they need to be able to train Level 1 and Level 2 students and coach them during RCM implementations.
RCM Level 4 (RCM examiner)
Worldwide less we have 10 examiners which are active to develop the minimum requirements of the levels, minimum requirements for training materials, exams and coaching of teachers.