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Training

The Asset Management Council is committed to building capacity and capability for individuals and organisations by providing training, information, and guidance.

All of our training programs recognise Continuing Professional Development (CPD) participation.

Asset Management Fundamentals

This popular course is run online in a live interactive session over two consecutive half-day mornings (can be delivered in house in one day) offers a thorough overview of asset management. The purpose of the Asset Management Fundamentals program is to understand the fundamentals of asset management and how they can provide benefits to the organisation. Please click here to register.

Course learning objectives:

  • Define asset management within the context of ISO 5500x suite, the Asset Management Landscape and AMBoK
  • Identify the principles that underpin asset management
  • Identify available asset management tools and techniques that are applicable within organisational context
  • Identify opportunities to apply these learnings to improve individual and organisational performance.

Course Materials

  • Asset Management Fundamentals Workbook: covering the modules and learnings on the course
  • Living Asset Management, by J Lafria and J Hardwick: whilst touched-upon during the course, this book focuses on the subject of people and the need for good leadership and strategies for developing a high performance culture which ensures excellence in asset management. Click here for more information on Living Asset Management.
  • Asset Management Council Framework Book: Defines the strategic concepts of which the AM Council’s Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK) comprises.
  • AMBoK Publication 001; Companion Guide to ISO 55001

The Online Exam

To recognise and quantify your learning, an online exam is initiated on the day of the course. Should you choose to take and complete the exam, pass the exam, and agree to comply with a Code of Ethics, you will be certified as a Certified Associate in Asset Management (CAAM) – enabling you to offer evidence to your current and future employers of your personal asset management capability and present them with the knowledge that you have a deeper understanding of asset management related topics and issues. Your CAAM is a great step towards furthering your career in asset management.

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    How to develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan (available inhouse only)

    This seminar provides a thorough overview of how to develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) – an essential part of any asset management system.

    By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Identify the needed content of your SAMP
    • Apply the requirements of ISO 55000 for the development of a SAMP
    • Identify the requirements for Asset Management Objectives
    • Identify the requirements for an Asset Management System
    • Identify the requirements for the development of Asset Management Plans (AMPs)
    • See how these may be applied in practice
    • Understand how to apply the key ISO55000 requirement to develop a “desired balance between cost, risk and performance” within the SAMP
    • Understand how to engage non asset management people in the asset management journey defined in the SAMP

    Who should attend

    • Anyone working in, or who wants to work with a certified ISO55001 asset management system.
    • Anyone who requires an introduction to the key asset management artefacts and documents that support ISO55001.
    • Anyone who wishes to improve the management of assets within their organisation.

    Contact training@amcouncil.com.au for further information and to obtain a quote

      How to Develop an Asset Management Plan (available inhouse only)

      This seminar provides a thorough overview of how to develop an Asset Management Plan (AMP) – an essential part of any asset management system.

      By the end of this course, you will be able to:

      • Define the content of your AMP
      • Understand how to apply the ISO55001 requirements for the development of an Asset Management Plan
      • Use the elements of an Asset Management System to convert Asset Management Objectives in tangible action plans for your assets
      • Understand how to apply the key ISO55000 requirement to develop and demonstrate a “desired balance between cost, risk and performance” within the AMP
      • Understand the relationship to the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)

      Who should attend

      • Anyone working in, or who wants to work with a certified ISO55001 asset management system.
      • Anyone who requires an introduction to the key asset management artefacts and documents that support ISO55001.
      • Anyone who wishes to improve the management of assets within their organisation.

      Contact training@amcouncil.com.au for further information and to obtain a quote

      Webinar series

      We deliver a comprehensive webinar program to Members with our continuing ‘Asset Management in Action’ series each week and ad-hoc webinars on specific topics of interest. Our webinars are available to members post-recording.

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        Other Ad-hoc training

        We also deliver occasional study tours.

        Keep an eye on our Events schedule for all the latest.