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CC19 - Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management

Overview

Optional Residential School

Some units in this course require you to attend an optional Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.

Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management aims to upskill the asset management, facility management, asset maintenance and operational management workforce of a range of industries and is developed and delivered in collaboration with industry experts.  In this course, you will learn how to develop an asset management policy, strategic asset management plan, risk management plan and other associated plans for asset management. This course will expose you to the requirements of ISO55001 Asset Management Standard, ISO31000 Risk Management Standard and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard. This course is also accredited by World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) which grants the Certified Technical Specialists in Asset Management (CTAM) professional certification. 

 

Career Information

The course is suited to those currently employed in the areas of maintenance engineering or maintenance and asset management, who would like to advance their careers through professional upgrading of their knowledge, skills and qualifications. It is appropriate for maintenance personnel across all industries as it covers maintenance/ asset management principles and practices that can be applied to any industrial maintenance organisation. The course is practically focused in that it develops the essential knowledge and skills required by both asset maintenance managers and maintenance practitioners to support the goals of the industrial organisation. This qualification is highly regarded by industry as reflected by the increasing requirement for maintenance engineering/maintenance management qualifications in the selection criteria for many vacancies in the maintenance management field. This course will help to advance the career of professionals associated with any engineering asset intensive organisation.

Course Details
Duration 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 24
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Postgraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) GradCertAssetMaintMgt
AQF Level Level 8: Graduate Certificate
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2025
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $15,990
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $16,560
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $16,560
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $4,656
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $4,472
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $15,300
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,720
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $15,720
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $4,148
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $14,430
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,000
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $15,000
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $14,004
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $15,000
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,000

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 3 - 2026

Online

Term 2 - 2026

Online

Term 1 - 2026

Online

Term 3 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Online

Term 1 - 2020

Online

Term 2 - 2019

Online

Term 1 - 2019

Online

Term 2 - 2018

Distance

Term 1 - 2018

Distance

Term 2 - 2017

Distance

Term 1 - 2017

Distance

Term 2 - 2016

Distance

Term 1 - 2016

Distance

Term 2 - 2015

Distance

Term 1 - 2015

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Distance

Term 1 - 2014

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International Availability

Term 3 - 2026

Online

Term 2 - 2026

Online

Term 1 - 2026

Online

Term 3 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Online

Term 1 - 2020

Online

Term 2 - 2019

Online

Term 1 - 2019

Online

Term 2 - 2018

Distance

Term 1 - 2018

Distance

Term 2 - 2017

Distance

Term 1 - 2017

Distance

Term 2 - 2016

Distance

Term 1 - 2016

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Term 2 - 2015

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Term 1 - 2015

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Term 2 - 2014

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2014

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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements

To be eligible for entry into this course, you must demonstrate the following:

Current employment, or previous employment experience, in maintenance engineering/maintenance/asset management or other relevant fields; and either:

  • a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher AQF equivalent qualification; or
  • a completed AQF Diploma qualification, or trade qualification, with at least 2 years relevant* employment experience; or
  • 3 years professional experience in a relevant* field.

*Relevant work experience in the field of asset management, facility management, asset maintenance, operational management, project management, or any relevant engineering or mining/industrial maintenance.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. 

You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:

  • a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification, or
  • a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.

These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements. 

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17; or
  • a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - overall score of at least 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

If you are an International student please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.

Each applicant will be assessed individually.

Assumed Knowledge

N/A

Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards Not applicable
Accreditation
  • Learned Society: Core
    World Partners in Asset Management

    Upon completion of CC19, graduates can approach the World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) Australia to validate the experiences for the CTAM award.

Residential School Requirements

Optional Residential School Commencing students are strongly advised to attend a four hour virtual residential school in Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management.
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Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 138
2023 147
2022 149
2021 132
2020 137
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

General Information
  • Comply with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Use your knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community to create solutions for a sustainable future, in accordance with the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics. In doing so, you will strive to serve the community ahead of other personal or sectarian interests.
Ethical Behaviour
  • Comply with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as University's Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Any question that you attempt in your assignment, using your knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community to create solutions for a sustainable future. In doing so, you will strive to serve the community ahead of other personal or sectarian interests. you are also required to demonstrate integrity, scientific and technical competence, exude leadership qualities and promote sustainability, in the course of your professional practice.
Behavioural Stability
  • Reflect on personal behaviours in relation to professional performance and be positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
  • Interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations and have the desire to solve problems in order to improve the standard of living of the people in the community are basic responsibilities of a student in this course.
Legal Compliance
  • Adhere to and follow the CQU policies, in case of a doubt, such as you cannot give a public statement on behalf of CQU. 
  • While using resources from outside or academic references proper referencing is a must and you should obey the plagiarism policy of the university.
  • Before publishing your company information in a journal or conference, it is your responsivity to seek permission from your company.
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)
  • Communicate in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness. This may include listening writing and reading.
  • Use must be appropriate language in the context of the individual, group or workplace communication including teaching team.
  • Competently and appropriately construct written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
  • Have capability to access a computer for your studies and possess basic computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant assessments, participating in forums, and/or responding to emails.
  • Access the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)
  • Conceptualise using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in professional practice to the learnings in this course.
  • Retrieve correct information from appropriate sources, process it, and convert it into simpler terms.
  • Basic mathematical skill will be required to present financial aspects of assets.
Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)
  • While you are required to be a full-time employee in a company, any part of work that you do at your workplace to meet your study requirements of this course are not risk managed or covered by the CQUniversity.
  • You must observe OHS guidelines of your company.
Relational Skills
  • Follow the protocols to communicate with the teaching team administrative staff as well as with your classmates.
  • Your language should not be offensive, and you should not share personal information during formal communication, verbally, in writing or by actions. 
Reflective Skills
  • Use your reflective skills for answering a question that requires a discussion as a part of class activity or an assessment. 
Sustainable Performance
  • While finding a solution to any problem asked in the assignment question, you will be required to keep in mind the sustainability. This will require a sense of environmental and social responsibility.
Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)
  • As part of assessment, you may be required to collect data from live equipment that may involve travelling to the site recording data from the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Accept that any risks associated with these activities will be your own or your company's responsibility.
Interpersonal Engagement
  • Interacting with your colleagues, or any other stakeholders, in regard to your studies. For example: conduct a discussion, an interview or ask for advice.
  • Communicate with respect and integrity. 
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities
  • Collect data from CMMS or any equipment that is necessary to answer the question asked in the assignment from your workplace.
  • Use the Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. You must acquire these skills before attempting assignments.
  • Attend online lecture and tutorials be familiar with hardware and software technology required for this purpose.
  • Use the Moodle Learning Management System on a regular basis. Your understanding of the system, and also the helpdesk contacts details, must be handy for seeking help. 
  • Be equipped with virtual and email communication on your laptop as well as on your mobile phone that has roaming or Wi-Fi capability.
  • Your laptop or desktop should also be ready with a Wi-Fi connection, with required software and hardware such as mouse, keyboard headphones external storage etc.
Core Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Apply asset and maintenance management principles in an asset-intensive organisation
  • 2. Develop an asset management strategy in an asset intensive industry that meets organisational needs
  • 3. Apply the specialised body of knowledge related to asset and maintenance management to solve organisational problems
  • 4. Apply techniques and skills to improve asset performance using a business centred approach in an organisation
  • 5. Justify asset and maintenance management strategies based on relevant literature
  • 6. Develop and improve asset and maintenance management strategies by identifying sustainable solutions for asset management systems
  • 7. Demonstrate professional skills for asset and maintenance managers including time management, self-reflection, effective communication with relevant stakeholders and engaging with industry experts.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters
10. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE sufficient to undertake qualifications
11. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of knowledge in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units
12. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS sufficient to undertake qualifications
13. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of skills in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units
14. Course content drawn from higher education units
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

On entry to the course, students will study the following introductory unit which will assist their transition into the course. Students are encouraged to attend the optional residential school workshop for this unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENMM20023 Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management

Following completion of the introductory unit, students will study the following 3 units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENMM20024 Asset Management Systems
ENMM20025 Asset Maintenance Strategies
ENMM20029 Asset Management Organisation

More Details
There is no additional information for this course.