Asset Management for Government (CTAM)

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

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.