SAMPs in Dynamic Environments
Join the AMCouncil Perth Chapter for a panel discussion featuring Rio Tinto, KPMG and AMCL evaluating some of the intricacies associated with SAMPs in Dynamic Environments.
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Our flexible on-demand mentoring program means you can join any time you like! Whenever you are ready:
Click here to apply to be a Mentee
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The Asset Management Council Mentoring Program aims to facilitate mentoring partnerships where experienced mentors can share advice, knowledge and experiences with mentees, resulting in a mutually beneficial professional development relationship. It pairs developing asset management professionals seeking guidance and support with more experienced practitioners who are willing to commit time and energy to the professional development of another practitioner.
We have a growing pool of amazing willing mentors with a wealth of expertise & knowledge, and we’re sure you can find the perfect Mentor to pair with. Be supported throughout your mentoring journey with online training and resources opened up as you progress through your partnership.
Why is mentoring important?
The Asset Management Mentoring Program can be an important component for developing and sustaining a satisfying professional career for project managers and helping them to attain higher levels of certification. Participation in mentor programs report a number of benefits from their participation: improved confidence, self-awareness, clearer career direction, better communication skills, listening skills, feedback skills, more assertive communication, and enhanced management skills.
Benefits of the Program
For Mentees:
Program cost
To join as a Mentee, it requires an investment in your future of just $350 for AMCouncil members ($500 for non-members) for each pairing.
How to apply as a Mentee
About the program – ON DEMAND FLEXIBLE MENTORING!
We are using a mentoring platform called Brancher. Brancher is a science based mentoring platform that connects compatible mentees and mentors and provides them with support throughout their mentoring journey.
After signing up to Brancher and filling out a questionaire, you will be able to see recommended mentors/mentors ideally matched to you. You can send a mentoring request and your mentoring partner will have the opportunity to accept or deny. You can also search for specific mentors/mentees. The length and duration of each mentoring relationship is up to each pair to decide – some relationships might go for 1 month, others for 6 months. The platform has several training materials and resources for you to leverage and set the relationship up for success.
Eligibility to become a mentee
If you are an Asset Management Council member looking to stretch and challenge yourself with the help of a mentor – this mentoring opportunity is for you. Please read the Mentoring Guide to find out more about what to expect and ensure you are ready to commit before applying.
To join as a Mentee, it requires an investment in your future of just $350 for AMCouncil members ($500 for non-members) for each mentoring program pairing. You will have a ‘cooling off’ period of one month from the beginning of each partnership should you decide that you are not a good fit, in which case you will not be charged to opt into an alternative pairing. To apply to be a mentee, click here to pay and register for the program. Once payment has been received, you will be emailed all the necessary details to begin your mentoring journey. Our flexible mentoring program means you can join the program at any time during the year.
More information about the mentoring platform is in the FAQs below.
What is the purpose of this mentoring platform?
This mentoring platform aims to facilitate mentoring partnerships where experienced mentors can share advice, knowledge and experiences with mentees, resulting in a mutually beneficial professional development relationship. It will pair developing asset management professionals seeking guidance and support with more experienced practitioners who are willing to commit time and energy to the professional development of another practitioner.
Who is Brancher?
Brancher is our mentoring partner, a science based mentoring platform that connects compatible mentees and mentors and provides them with support throughout their mentoring journey.
Who will I be matched with?
Brancher’s science-based matching algorithm means you will receive recommended mentors/mentees who are the best fit for you – based on your preferences.
Brancher’s matching algorithm takes into account your career stage, goals, skills, industry/area of work and importantly – your personal preferences and attributes through a confidential personality and values assessment.
What does the mentoring relationship involve?
We recommend meeting at least once per month however the frequency and duration of your relationship is up to you and your mentoring partner to decide. When the relationship starts fading out, make sure you have an open conversation with your mentoring partner about ‘wrapping up’ your relationship and click the ‘wrap up’ button in the Brancher platform to ensure you are both available for another mentoring relationship.
What is the time commitment?
We estimate a time commitment of 2 hours per month. This includes an hour meeting with your mentoring partner (this can be done virtually) and an additional hour of ‘self-work’ including preparing for the meeting and conducting follow up actions.
Do I get CPD for this?
Mentors and mentees will be entitled to claim up to 8 CPD points per year that they remain active in the program.
Is there a cost?
To join as a mentee, it requires an investment in your future of just $350 for AMCouncil members ($500 for non-members) for each mentoring program pairing. You will have a ‘cooling off’ period of one month from the beginning of each partnership should you decide that you are not a good fit, in which case you will not be charged to opt into an alternative pairing.
Why should I sign up, as a mentee?
Research shows that mentees often experience increased job satisfaction, improved confidence, reduced strain (a significant predictor of burnout) and improved career outcomes including promotions and higher pay.
If you are looking to stretch and challenge yourself with the help of a mentor – sign up.
What is the eligibility for a mentor?
We encourage all professionals working in the asset management industry for at least five years to apply as mentors. You also need to be a member of the Asset Management Council.
If you are having self-doubt about whether you have something to offer, trust us – you do! So please apply!
When can I see the available mentors?
We will provide everyone with platform access as soon as we have a suitable number of users who have signed up. Keep an eye on your inbox for a notification soon.
How can I find out more?
Review our Mentoring Guide or contact the Asset Management Council at info@amcouncil.com.au
If you are a member of the Asset Management Council, then you are entitled to your AMCouncil global passport. This is your ticket to connect to the Global Asset Management Community to tap into global asset management best practice, trends, information and an opportunity to expand your personal networks.
The AMCouncil Global Passport offers AMCouncil members access to special discounts to attend GFMAM member organisations events at reduced prices and access to global certification for CPAM and CSAM levels, as well as other special member only offers as become available from time-to-time. To be eligible for these benefits you must be a financial member of Asset Management Council Australia and not reside within the country you are claiming benefits from.
Here is a list of the latest Global Passport perks just for you:
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The Future of Maintenance and Reliability Conference 2022 Being held from 23rd – 25th August 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, this PetroNovex conference brings together over 12 top industry leaders from various industries and key sponsors to share and provide case studies on how they overcome complex problems using different approaches integrated with cutting-edge advancements, exploring key trends in the industry, and enhancing company value by nurturing a people-first culture. Delegates will gain insights on how to lower operational costs, create higher ROI on assets, and enhance their company’s overall value. Further information at www.3novex.com and you can download the conference brochure here. |
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Webinar on ‘Systems and practices during a pandemic: Experiences and learning’s from COVID 2nd Wave’ Join Zoom here. |
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ACIF Latest Information AMCouncil members can obtain the latest figures from ACIF. Private download displayed on right once logged in. |
In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, we checked in with a few of the AMCouncil’s Women in Asset Management (WiAM) special interest group and asked them what asset management means to them. Check out the video below.
We hope you will join us for the next upcoming WiAM event, a technical webinar session on the evening of the 17th March to hear from Beck Dawson, Chief Resilient Officer for the City of Sydney, who will be talking on resilient strategies for a city’s infrastructure assets. Free for AMCouncil members. For further details and to register to be sent your link, visit: https://www.amcouncil.com.au/events/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/17/688/-/webinar-resilience-strategies-for-a-city-s-infrastructure-assets.html
Asset Management Council (AMCouncil) in conjunction with Centre for Professional Engineer and Education (CPEE – a subsidiary of Centre for Pavement Engineering Education) have collaborated to launch a new four unit Graduate Certificate in Asset Management (GCAM) commencing Semester 1 2021
The course aims to provide place-bound managers and professional engineers in industry with access to modern tools and skills to efficiently undertake a specialist role in asset management. Industry readily acknowledges specialist qualification is important in raising the status of professionals in the industry, and the online education mode allows courses to be readily offered to candidates throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as overseas. The online mode greatly assists the ongoing learning process for those who change employer and/or are located in rural/regional areas and are unable to access traditional face-to-face programs.
The units of study have been designed to assist with enhancing the knowledge and skills those wishing to embark on a career in asset management and for those wishing to enhance their career path as a recognised asset management professional. This program provides specialist knowledge with focused study, expert tuition and material that incorporates current practice and future directions.
Skills Obtained
The CPEE GCAM Graduate will possess knowledge and skills in the design, implementation, application and maintenance of sustainable asset management systems. They will have the capacity to effectively apply their learning to a wide range of asset management situations and systems, and the potential to develop into highly competent asset management professionals.
Study Mode
The course has been designed to be fully online with ongoing interaction with Unit Chairs during the Semester. Conducted using specially designed online user friendly study material, the programs are fully portable and can be studied anywhere in the world. Given the flexible nature of the program, minimal time away from the workplace is required.
UNITS OF STUDY
4 units are required to meet the qualification
CORE: (compulsory)
ELECTIVES (Select 2 from the available Units of Study, 2 of):
* AMCouncil Certified Practitioner
NOTE: * Units are per Asset Management Council Certification Scheme.
If you hold a CPAM Certification under the AM Council certification scheme you are ¼ of the way to obtaining our Graduate Certification in Asset Management!
Find out more https://www.pavementeducation.edu.au/study/programs/gcam
Duration of Study
By studying two units in each semester a Graduate Certificate can be completed in as little as one year. As a guideline, each unit requires a minimum of eight to ten hours study per week over the semester period
Enrolment in Programs
The entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Asset Management is generally an AQF level 7 qualification in management, business, engineering or equivalent from a recognised university or higher education provider. However special entry provisions may be applied if a Level 7 qualification has not been attained. For full details please refer to the CPEE website.
Post Graduate Award from CPEE – Study Anytime, Anywhere
Operating since 1996, CPEE is an accredited private provider of higher education with Australia’s regulatory authority, TEQSA and holds quality accredited to ISO 9001:2016.
With the ability to undertake study anywhere in the world, the GCAM provides a valuable and truly global educational tool to enhance ones knowledge. CPEE
The GCAM program is designed to suit the needs of individuals through core and elective units. The online learning mode is designed to facilitate the earliest direct application of skills and knowledge back in to the workplace
The Advantages
The GCAM course provides both employees and employers with a number of advantages when considering knowledge enhancement by way of further study:
Career Outcomes and Opportunities
There has been a massive investment in infrastructure and now more than ever there is increasing appreciation of the need for efficient project delivery together with the management and maintenance of the infrastructure to minimise the long-term lifecycle costs.
Asset Managers or specialists with the necessary skills are needed to meet this demand and a qualification from the CPEE can provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to do so and to be regarded as a true professional.
A CPEE Graduate Certificate in Asset Management can open the door on a rewarding specialist career with opportunities at Federal and State government authorities, local authorities, private civil and mining companies, civil engineering contractors, engineering consultancy firms and regulatory organisations. Take your career to the next level and enrol now for the Graduate Certificate, or for any individual unit.
Further Information
To enrol and Further Information visit CPEE GCAM website https://www.pavementeducation.edu.au/study/programs/gcam or please email CPEE at enquiries@pavementeducation.edu.au
While most of Melbourne’s inhabitants are locked inside their homes due to COVID-19, it can be reassuring to learn that there is some activity within the transport industry. The Level Crossing Removal Project is firing away in suburbs north and south-east of the CBD. The removal of dangerous and congested level crossings around Melbourne’s suburbs enhances the safety of the community, upgrades public assets such as train stations and rail lines, and creates new assets such as sky rails that will serve their purpose for many decades to come.