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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
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.
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
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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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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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
Distance
Term 2 - 2014
Distance
Term 1 - 2014
Distance
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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
Distance
Term 2 - 2015
Distance
Term 1 - 2015
Distance
Term 2 - 2014
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2014
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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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
Applicants must have all of the following:
- Current employment in maintenance engineering/maintenance/asset management; and
- An associate diploma or degree in engineering, technology or applied science OR
- an industry background, a trade qualification and demonstrated competence in the field of maintenance engineering/maintenance/asset management, with either:-
- minimum 3 years relevant maintenance/asset management experience; OR
- minimum 5 years relevant experience in maintenance engineering.
Notes:
1. Trade qualified applicants will be enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management and will be allowed to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management only after they have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate.
2. Applicants who do not satisfy all of the above eligibility criteria but are currently employed in an industrial organisation in a maintenance engineering or asset/maintenance management-related role and have the support of their organisation, can apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
3. Applicants for individual units should apply for single, non-award enrolment and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. International students should visit our International-Students website for further information including English language requirements.
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 |
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| Exit Awards | Not applicable |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
| Optional Residential School | Commencing students are strongly advised to attend a One-day Residential School ENMM20023 (Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management). Students should check the CQU Residential School webpage for details of date and location. |
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| Click here to view all Residential Schools | |
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Acquire and apply asset management and maintenance principles in an asset intensive organisation.
- 2. Develop an asset management strategy in an asset intensive industry that meets organisational needs.
- 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the specialised body of knowledge related to maintenance management.
- 4. Apply techniques and skills to improve maintenance performance using a business centred approach in an organisation.
- 5. Search and review literature relating to asset and maintenance management.
- 6. Develop and improve the maintenance strategy by applying cognitive skills enabling the identification of sustainable solutions to maintenance systems.
- 7. Demonstrate time management skills, reflect on self-performance, communicate effectively with peers and develop a professional network to further the practice of maintenance management.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| 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:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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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.
| Available units | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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.