Asset management for professionals Graduate certificate in physical asset management (GCPAM)
Program overview Asset Management is critical to business activity and continuity for asset dependant organisations. The core processes and practices are fundamental to maximising an organisation s sustainable use of assets to deliver service to customers while optimising life cycle costs. This training was developed by industry, for industry and provides a nationally recognised qualification for asset managers to provide the skills and knowledge to deliver sustainable asset management for their organisation. The Graduate Certificate in Physical Asset management (GCPAM) is delivered by GHD and is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). At the completion of this course, participants will receive a nationally recognised qualification that acknowledges their professional skills as asset managers. This course draws upon over 30 years of international experience of asset management application in hundreds of organisations throughout the world. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to deliver successful and cost effective asset management in your workplace. II Asset management for professionals GHD
Recognised program Bryan O'Connor The program was developed with oversight by a steering committee of industry based asset managers, industry associations and professional trainers. The program receives regular industry input to maintain its continuing relevance to practitioners in today s changing environment. The content maps to the contents of the International Infrastructure Management Manual and the UK PAS55 Asset Management Specification ensuring relevance to current practice. Who should attend? Experienced graduates and those involved in life cycle asset management, or asset managers seeking recognition for their knowledge and skills Engineers, accountants, economists, commercial managers and other technical professionals seeking a working knowledge of asset management Those working without graduate qualifications, but have sufficient relevant work experience Flexible delivery modes This course is run as an intensive short course and can be delivered at the client s premises. We can arrange delivery in conjunction with your organisation, its business and learning needs and calendar. The course can be tailored to any industry type or asset base, current level of asset management practice or other organisational specific requirements. Expectations Students will be assessed through a combination of assessments. Assessment differs for each unit and the time required to complete tasks and achieve the course goals will depend on your particular knowledge, experience and commitment. Bonus On completion of the assessment tasks you have a completed Asset Management Plan for your chosen asset or group of assets Award of four units of credit towards the Chifley MBA Program The program not only formalised my previous skills and knowledge of asset management but provided more advanced asset management techniques for future development along the life of an asset. After completing the program I had the knowledge and skills to implement an asset management system into the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. I would strongly recommend this course to any individual who manages infrastructure in both the public and private sectors. Bryan O Connor Business Systems Manager Sunshine Coast Regional Council Bryan graduated in 2009 and he is the first graduate of the GCPAM program GHD Asset management for professionals III
Course Structure To be awarded the Graduate Certificate you must complete all modules which cover the nationally recognised competencies. 2 Asset management for professionals GHD
Program overview GHD provides the program facilitators, training content and student administration services for this program worldwide Module 1 Asset management overview Module 2 What is the state of my assets? Module 3 What is my required level of service? Module 4 Whish assets are critical to sustainable performance? Module 5 What are my minimum life cycle cost, capital improvement program and operation and maintenance strategies? What is my long-term expenditure profile? Module 6 How do I draw it all together? The Asset management Plan. Module 7 Quality frameworks and developing an asset management improvement plan. Module 8 How do I deploy an asset management program? Module 9 Managing data and knowledge. GHD Asset management for professionals 3
Learing pathways Graduates of the GCPAM program may be awarded 4 units of credit into the Chifley MBA. Credit can be given for the following units: Unit 101 - Financial Management Unit 102 - Management perspectives Unit 305 - Operations Management Unit 410 - Strategic management in Services 4 Asset management for professionals GHD
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