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Technical staff in full-time employment in the asset management field of industrial, public sector or defence systems can build their skills through successful completion of this postgraduate course, and make a positive contribution to their companies performance. Study in reliability and application of reliability data, condition modelling (CM) techniques, and risk engineering, and complete a Monte Carlo simulation. The course includes leadership and management techniques, the organisation, planning and application of maintenance and maintenance strategies, terotechnological aspects of engineering economics and accountancy and implementation of maintenance planning systems, asset operations optimisation and more.
To find out more, download our maintenance and reliability brochure.
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).
A recognised degree in Engineering or a related area, together with at least two years of work experience, or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management or the Graduate Certificate in Reliability Engineering.
Undertaken within 24 months prior to your study commencement date and have achieved a minimum overall test score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0 for reading, listening, writing and speaking.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: GEM4
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample structure section above links to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Use our credit search to find out if that’s the case.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management or the Graduate Certificate in Reliability Engineering can be used as an entry pathway into this course.
Successful graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Maintenance Management can progress to the Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
The course contributes to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of Engineers Australia.
Benefit from our extensive experience in delivering off-campus courses to students across Australia and internationally. View our Maintenance and Reliability Engineering brochure.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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