Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management

Central Queensland University

About

CQUniversity offers three post graduate courses in the discipline of asset and maintenance management leading to the qualifications of Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management, Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management and Master of Asset and Maintenance Management.

The courses are specifically aimed at people currently working in the field of asset and/or maintenance and wanting to upgrade their qualifications and skills.

The development of these courses has been in response to a strong and clearly-voiced demand from industry.

The units within these courses have been designed and developed in close collaboration with industry partners and experts.

The Asset and Maintenance Management course aims to produce graduates who understand asset management principles, maintenance philosophies, strategies and processes.

Graduates will be able to develop their analytical skills in order to create sustainable, safe and cost effective solutions.

Further, graduates will apply a range of practical skills and knowledge using the latest asset and management tools.

Structure

Core Structure

Course Structure

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Core Structure

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Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

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 induction workshop for this unit. Check the CQU residential school schedule for details.

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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 foundation units.

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

Students will then study the following advanced units.

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Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> ENMM20030 Maintenance Leadership -->
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Students must complete 3 from the following units:
--> ENMM20032 Maintenance Audit -->
--> ENMM20028 Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety -->
--> ENMM20031 Condition Monitoring and Tribology -->
--> ENMM20026 Turnaround Maintenance Management -->
--> ENMM20027 Maintenance Materials Management -->

Entry requirements

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Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have all of the following:

  • Current employment in maintenance engineering/maintenance/asset management
  • Graduate Certificate of Asset and Maintenance Management; OR
  • an Associate Diploma or Degree in engineering, technology or applied science with either:-
  • minimum 12 months relevant asset/ maintenance management experience OR
  • minimum 3 years relevant experience in maintenance engineering
  • minimum 12 months relevant asset/ maintenance management experience OR
  • minimum 3 years relevant experience in maintenance engineering

Notes: 1. Applicants for individual units should apply for single, non-award enrolment and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. International students should visit www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information including English language requirements.

Security Requirements

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Health Requirements

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Assumed Knowledge

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Fees and Charges

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Learning outcomes

Core Learning Outcomes

  • 1.
  • Evaluate the body of knowledge and underlying philosophies related to maintenance management using a business centred approach.
  • 2.
  • Apply maintenance philosophies, strategies, tools and techniques relevant to market trends and the needs of an organisation, meeting statutory requirements.
  • 3.
  • Communicate maintenance management philosophies using a range of technical and research skills across all levels of the industry.
  • 4.
  • Critically appraise maintenance needs and develop a sustainable, ethical and professionally responsible plan for maintenance systems.
  • 5.
  • Assess reliability, availability and maintainability issues and devise research focussed solutions to ensure plant integrity and safe operations.
  • 6.
  • Exercise leadership in maintenance and asset management with consideration of ethical and professional issues and critically reflect on self-performance.
  • 7.
  • Actively participate in professional networks by utilising an inter-disciplinary approach.
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  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced 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 concept --> --> -->
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 --> --> --> --> --> -->

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