Reliability ABC™
Assessment → Baseline → Control. Build asset reliability competence from Foundation through Practitioner to Professional.
Explore Reliability ABCProfessional development
Choose the capability pathway that fits the problem.
David Madanga Consultants now delivers two structured development systems: Reliability ABC™ for asset reliability and Six Sigma for process improvement through DMAIC.
Six Sigma
Define → Measure → Analyze → Improve → Control. Progress through Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Black Belt.
Explore Six SigmaReliability ABC Academy
Build competence from assessment to sustained control.
A progressive, evidence-based learning pathway for reliability professionals, maintenance teams and asset-management practitioners.
The framework
One connected reliability system
Reliability ABC develops the ability to understand present risk, establish a technically sound baseline, and control performance through execution and improvement.
A
Assessment
What is the present risk and reliability condition?FMEA/FMECA, RCM analysis, RCA, condition assessment, criticality and competency-gap assessment.
B
Baseline
What standards and performance levels must be established?Asset data, maintenance strategy, SOPs, job plans, KPIs, documentation and training plans.
C
Control
How will performance be sustained and improved?Condition monitoring, PM/PdM execution, dashboards, corrective action, competency assurance and closed-loop feedback.
Training pathway
Three credentials with increasing depth
Each level includes guided learning, practical workplace application, a 30-question knowledge assessment and a practical portfolio.
Level A · 24 hours
Foundation: Assessment
Learn to define functions, assess asset data, apply criticality, interpret reliability measures and structure evidence-based failure analysis.
R850
No formal prerequisite.
Choose Level A
Level B · 32 hours
Practitioner: Baseline
Translate failure evidence into defensible maintenance tactics, executable tasks, baseline KPIs, governed documentation and capability plans.
R1,200
Level A badge or approved recognition of prior learning.
Choose Level B
Level C · 40 hours
Professional: Control
Control execution, analyse condition and performance, eliminate recurring problems, optimise PM and lead closed-loop reliability improvement.
R3,800
Level B badge or approved recognition of prior learning.
Choose Level CComplete pathway
Foundation + Practitioner + Professional
Progress through the full A–B–C pathway in sequence and save R600.
R5,250
Enrol in the complete pathwayAssessment and credentials
Knowledge earns the badge. Demonstrated application earns the certificate.
Complete the pathway
Work through the protected videos, learning materials and prescribed activities.
Pass the quiz
Score at least 80% (24/30). Three attempts are available and the highest score is retained. Passing issues the level badge.
Pass the practical assessment
Submit the prescribed portfolio and achieve at least 70% after assessor verification. Passing issues the formal certificate.
After three unsuccessful quiz attempts, a R100 reset fee provides a new three-attempt cycle.
Manual payment approval
A clear, controlled enrolment process
Create an account
The platform creates a unique Reliability ABC account ID.
Pay by EFT
Use the account ID as the exact bank reference.
Access is verified
The administrator matches the payment and unlocks the correct course.