Graduate Diploma of Engineering Maintenance Management
This course is designed for engineers and other technical people who are involved with asset management of industrial, public sector or defence systems.
Course essentials
Entry requirements
Study mode
Duration
(120 credit points = 1 EFTSL)
Start dates
01 March 2027
26 July 2027
Locations
Course overview
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.
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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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Engineering
Course co-ordinator
Ayon Chakraborty
Career paths
Professional recognition
The course contributes to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of Engineers Australia.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
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.
How it's calculated
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 course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
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.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
20 July 2026
Locations
Online
Semester 1, 2027
1 March 2027
Locations
Online
Semester 2, 2027
26 July 2027
Locations
Online
Information
- Online learning is only an option if you’re not studying on an international student visa.
Contact hours
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).
Sample course structure
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.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
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.
English language requirements
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.
If you’re only applying for this course, do it via direct application.
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Federation University code
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- GEM4
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
Hear from our staff
Hi, I'm Dr Gopi Chattopadhyay, Postgraduate Program Coordinator for Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Program. My favourite part of this program is that students can focus on specific areas of maintenance and reliability engineering and asset management. That includes condition monitoring, risk engineering and maintenance optimisation. Our students get hands-on experience, true projects, case studies and real-world problem solving. They explore cutting edge technologies, methodologies and tools. Those are shaping the future of this field and making a difference to their industries. It is a multi-disciplined program where students are coming from engineering. applied data analytics, the IT and management background and more. We improve productivity and focus on life-cycle analysis, risk assessment, cost modelling, risk informed decision making. Those are applicable to maintenance, reliability engineering and asset management. The course is designed, developed and delivered in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring it aligns with current industrial demands and practices, and applicable to the future problems. I encourage you to study the Maintenance and Reliability Engineering program for exciting career. You can have career advancements. The program is online so it's suitable for busy professionals. Those who are working, fly in, fly out, or remote places. We make it work. Actually being this qualification have a positive impact on your organisation, bottom line and sustainability. There are lots of funds. I achieved some of the acknowledgements. I enjoy delivering keynote address at international conferences to inspire colleagues, professionals and wider audience for the best practise in this field. I also write short poems on human values. Join this program.