Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management

The Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management is a postgraduate degree designed to upskill the asset management, facility management, asset maintenance, and operational management workforce. This course is ideal for those currently working in the field of asset and/or maintenance and wanting to upgrade their qualifications and skills.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Asset and Maintenance Management aims to develop an asset management policy, strategic asset management plan, risk management plan, and other associated plans for asset management. This course exposes students to the requirements of ISO55001 Asset Management Standard, ISO31000 Risk Management Standard, and ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management will prepare students to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as:

• Asset consultant
• Maintenance planner or engineer
• Reliability engineer
• Asset manager
• Specialist maintenance strategist

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when students want to study. Students can choose the intake that best suits them.

• The course is available online.
• Students must complete eight units (48 credits), including:
  1. The core structure (6 units)
  2. Two elective units

Unit Details

The units students will study include:

• Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management
• Asset Management Systems
• Asset Maintenance Strategies
• Asset Management Organisation
• Asset Management Leadership
• Asset Management Maturity
• Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety
• Condition Monitoring and Tribology

Course Planner

To help students plan their studies, course planners are available to show which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another, and the term students will study each unit.

Additional Information

• Professional Recognition: This course provides a direct pathway to becoming a Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM) with the Asset Management (AM) Council.
• Residential Schools: Commencing Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management students may choose to attend an Induction Workshop in conjunction with the Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management unit.
• Credit Transfer: If students have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, they may be eligible for credit for their past studies.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For an application to be considered, students must meet the following entry requirements.

1. Entry Requirements: View the Entry Requirements, including English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for this course.
2. Inherent Requirements: Students must meet the inherent requirements to successfully complete their studies and participate in this profession.

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

• $9,536 (2026 Indicative) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
• $33,264 (2026 Indicative) for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place The indicative fee provided should be used as a guide only. Actual fees may vary depending on the units selected to study and the study load.

Commonwealth Support and Government Assistance

• Commonwealth Supported Places: With CSP available for this course, students may be eligible for significant fee savings, provided they meet CSP eligibility requirements.
• HECS-HELP: Students may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if they are offered a CSP.

Other Study Costs

Part of the course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). There may also be other costs, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.

Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management (CC19)
• Master of Asset and Maintenance Management (CC18)