Asset Management for Government Certificate (CTAM)

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Description

Asset Management for Government (CTAM) is a practical course designed to help government agencies, public authorities, and infrastructure organisations apply modern asset management principles to improve service delivery, accountability, and long-term value.

The course introduces the internationally recognised practices of asset management aligned with ISO 55000/55001 standards and the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) Landscape, translating them into the context of government policy, public services, and infrastructure stewardship. Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management ISO 55001

Participants will learn how public sector organisations can balance cost, risk, and performance while managing infrastructure assets such as transport networks, utilities, facilities, and public services. The course emphasises practical application and supports the competencies required for the Certified Technical Specialist in Asset Management (CTAM) level within the global certification pathway.

Course Objectives

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

• Explain the role of asset management in government policy, planning, and service delivery
• Understand how asset management supports public value, transparency, and accountability
• Apply asset management principles across the whole asset life cycle
• Interpret the structure and requirements of an Asset Management System aligned to ISO 55001
• Understand how government agencies manage assets to balance service levels, cost, risk, and performance
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of operational and technical staff in delivering asset management outcomes

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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals working in government and public infrastructure organisations, including:

• Local, state, or commonwealth government staff
• Infrastructure planners and asset managers
• Maintenance and operations personnel
• Engineers and technical specialists
• Finance, procurement, and commercial staff
• Policy advisors and program managers

It is particularly relevant for staff who contribute to the planning, operation, maintenance, and improvement of public assets and who support an organisation’s asset management system.

  

Key Topics Covered

Introduction to Asset Management in Government

• Why asset management matters for public infrastructure
• Asset stewardship and public accountability
• The relationship between policy, strategy, and assets

Asset Management for Public Infrastructure

• The asset life cycle
• Whole-of-life thinking
• Value creation through asset management

Government Asset Management Systems (ISO 55001)

• Overview of ISO 55001
• Governance and organisational alignment
• Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMP)

Community Expectations and Service Delivery

• Community expectations and levels of service
• Government accountability and transparency
• Decision-making frameworks

Infrastructure Investment and Risk Management

• Risk-based asset management
• Whole-of-life cost considerations
• Performance monitoring and reporting

Asset Information and Infrastructure Data

• The importance of asset information
• Data quality and asset registers
• Supporting digital asset management systems

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operational and technical roles in asset management
• Collaboration between engineering, finance, and policy functions
• Workforce capability in government asset management

Infrastructure Performance and Continual Improvement

• Performance evaluation
• Improvement planning
• Building organisational asset management maturity

Learning Outcomes

Participants will leave the course with a clear understanding of how asset management supports effective government decision-making, sustainable infrastructure investment, and improved community outcomes.

The course equips participants with the practical knowledge required to contribute to an asset management system and support organisational objectives through sound asset management practices.

Certification Pathway

This course supports the knowledge component of the Certified Technical Specialist in Asset Management (CTAM) pathway.

CTAM recognises practitioners who apply asset management knowledge within operational, technical, or support roles as part of an organisation’s asset management system.

 

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

 

Martin Kerr designed this course after witnessing many government entities“ overcomplicating” Asset Management without delivering its value.

Organisations need to realise that, for the most part, they are already doing Asset Management!

Even if they don’t know it, organisations without physical assets will gain value by adopting Asset Management principles and increasing their market share. 

Experience 

• Certified Fellow in Asset Management (CFAM)
• Asset Management Chartered Professional (AMCP)
• Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA)
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Lead convenor of ISO55001:2024
• Technical Director of the World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) 
• Contributor to the Global Forum of Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) 
• Developed Asset Management Plans for the NSW State Government (>$200B portfolio value) 
• Asset Management Maturity Assessor (Asset Management Council and Infrastructure NSW)
• ISO audit preparation through to accreditation
• Asset Management Trainer (>2,500 international students to date)
• Asset Management Maturity Assessments and Asset Management course delivery (AM Council of Australia)

 Martin is a co-author of Living Asset Management Maturity 2020 (ISBN: 978-0-6481816-1-3)

 

 Martin is the author of Organizational Change Management for Asset Management (ISBN: 979-8-2306838-3-4)

 

 

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Am I required to sit the CTAM exam via the WPiAM after I complete this course? 

• No. This CTAM course includes an equivalent exam, which has been approved by the WPiAM.

I have completed this course. What must I do to receive my CTAM Certification? 

• Provide your passing certificate from this course to any participating WPiAM member society and complete the competency profile. This will place you in their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

If I fail the exam, can I resit it? Is there an additional cost? 

• Yes, you can sit the exam as many times as required at no additional cost.

What are the prerequisites to becoming a CTAM? 

• Two years of experience in an asset management-related role - It is any role that supports Asset Management decision-making across the asset life cycle, including Managers, Asset Managers, Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Product Development, and supporting functions such as Safety, Environment, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Commercial, Human Resources, and Information Technology.