Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management

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Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2026
Study mode
Online
Course code
CC20
First-year fee
$9,536 (2026 Indicative) (CSP)
$33,264 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
Commonwealth Supported Places available, offering significant fee savings. This course can be studied part-time (2 years) only.
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Overview

Upgrade your skills and knowledge in asset and maintenance management by completing the Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management.

Designed and delivered in collaboration with industry experts, the Graduate Diploma in Asset and Maintenance Management aims to upskill the asset management, facility management, asset maintenance and operational management workforce.

This asset and maintenance management postgraduate degree is ideal for those currently working in the field of asset and/or maintenance and wanting to upgrade their qualifications and skills. It is also ideal if you have completed CQU's Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management, building on the knowledge and skills gained.

In this course, you will learn how to develop an asset management policy, strategic asset management plan, risk management plan and other associated plans for asset management. This course will expose you to the requirements of ISO55001 Asset Management Standard, ISO31000 Risk Management Standard and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard. The graduate diploma units focus on advanced knowledge of asset and maintenance management, including leadership, asset reliability, availability, maintainability, safety, and the holistic aspect of asset management maturity.

Study Experience

Discover more about our industry accredited postgraduate asset and maintenance management degree, available online, with seamless pathways to help you advance your knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Commonwealth Supported
  • Flexible Online Study
  • Industry Relevant
  • Professional Recognition
  • Part-time Study
  • Residential Schools

Career Opportunities

This course will help to advance the career of professionals associated with any engineering asset-intensive organisation.

Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management will prepare you 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 you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete eight units (48 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (6 units)
  2. 2
    Two elective units

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

What You'll Study

You will study eight units, including the first six units listed below.  You will then choose two electives from the remaining units listed.

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Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

Learned Society - World Partners in Asset Management

Core
This course provides a direct pathway to becoming a Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM) with the Asset Management (AM) Council. Upon successful completion, you must submit a written application to the AM Council that provides evidence of your competencies, which are verified through a professional assessment.
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 as part of the Graduate Certificate in Asset Management course.

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. 

Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) depending on the type of place you are offered, for example, a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. The indicative fee provided should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

Commonwealth Supported Places

With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course in 2026, you may be eligible for significant fee savings, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

If you are not eligible for a CSP or if CSPs are full, you will be required to pay full fees.

HECS-HELP

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. 

Learn more about paying for university.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. 

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How to Apply

How to Apply

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier

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