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Whitestone International Diploma in Asset and Maintenance Management

Course Overview

The Whitestone International Diploma in Asset and Maintenance Management is a 12-month programme designed to equip learners with the principles, methods, and practical skills required to manage physical assets and maintenance activities effectively across a range of industries.

The programme provides a structured introduction to asset lifecycle management, maintenance strategies, reliability concepts, planning and scheduling, work control, spare parts and inventory management, cost control, and performance improvement. It emphasises the central role of maintenance in safety, reliability, productivity, and cost optimisation.

Learners explore how to align maintenance practices with organisational objectives, manage asset information, plan preventive and corrective work, and support decision-making on asset renewal, refurbishment, or replacement. The diploma also introduces the importance of risk-based thinking, basic reliability concepts, and continuous improvement in maintenance environments.

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to contribute effectively to asset management and maintenance teams, support planning and coordination of maintenance work, and communicate maintenance priorities in a professional, structured manner.

Why This Course is Important?

Buildings, equipment, fleets, infrastructure, and production systems represent major investments. Their care, availability, and reliability directly influence output, safety, and profitability.
The diploma helps learners understand maintenance not just as repair work, but as a strategic, planned activity that supports long-term value, safety, and compliance.
The knowledge and skills developed are applicable in manufacturing, facilities, utilities, oil and gas, transport, healthcare, and public services, making this diploma highly versatile.

Learning Outcomes

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

Explain core concepts of asset management and maintenance and their role in supporting organisational objectives.
Describe and compare different maintenance strategies (e.g. breakdown, preventive, predictive, basic condition-based concepts) and understand when they are appropriate at an introductory–intermediate level.
Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance work, including work requests, work orders, and basic task prioritisation.
Contribute to the management of spares, materials, and maintenance inventories, balancing availability and cost.
Interpret basic maintenance and asset performance data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Recognise the importance of safety, risk awareness, and compliance in maintenance activities and asset operation.
Communicate effectively with technicians, supervisors, production or operations teams, and other stakeholders regarding maintenance needs and priorities.

Target Audience

Individuals aspiring to work in maintenance coordination, asset management support, facilities management, or engineering administration.
Technicians, operators, or junior staff seeking a broader understanding of maintenance and asset management principles.
Office or administrative personnel in maintenance departments who want to formalise and expand their technical and planning knowledge.
Career changers wishing to move into the field of asset and maintenance management in industrial or service environments.

Entry Requirements

A recognised higher secondary qualification, diploma, or equivalent; and/or
Relevant experience in maintenance, technical operations, facilities management, or administration (advantageous but not mandatory); and
Proficiency in English (IELTS 5.0–5.5 or equivalent recommended) to understand technical concepts, procedures, and documentation.

Programme Structure & Modules

Module 1 – Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management

Definitions and scope of asset management and maintenance management.
Types of physical assets: facilities, utilities, production equipment, fleets, and infrastructure (overview).
The asset lifecycle: planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, renewal, and disposal (conceptual).
Maintenance functions and roles within an organisation: technicians, planners, supervisors, and support staff.
Key objectives: availability, reliability, safety, cost control, and compliance.

Module 2 – Maintenance Strategies, Methods & Work Types

Types of maintenance:
Breakdown (reactive) maintenance – advantages and limitations.
Time-based preventive maintenance – interval planning, basic task structuring.
Predictive / condition-based concepts at introductory level — using observable indicators to trigger maintenance.
Corrective vs preventive work; emergency vs planned jobs.
Balancing maintenance approaches based on criticality, cost, and impact.
Introduction to task standardisation and simple maintenance instructions.

Module 3 – Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control

Maintenance workflow: request, review, plan, schedule, execute, and close.
Role of the maintenance planner/scheduler and coordination with operations/production.
Work orders: content, priority, scope definition, and basic documentation.
Short-term and medium-term scheduling concepts; understanding capacity and workload.
Feedback and history: capturing work completion, time, and parts for future analysis.
Awareness of basic Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) concepts at an overview level.

Module 4 – Spare Parts, Materials & Asset Information

Types of spare parts and materials used in maintenance activities.
Principles of inventory control at an introductory level: availability, lead time, stock level concepts, and basic classification.
Coordination between maintenance, purchasing, and stores/warehouse.
Asset registers: maintaining accurate information about equipment and systems.
Labelling, identification, and simple coding practices to support traceability.

Module 5 – Safety, Risk & Performance in Maintenance Activities

Safety responsibilities of maintenance personnel and support staff.
Common hazards in maintenance work (e.g. isolation, working at height, confined spaces, tools and equipment) at a basic awareness level.
Importance of work permits, lock-out/tag-out concepts (overview), and adherence to safe systems of work.
Basic risk-thinking: understanding how maintenance can prevent failures that affect safety and environment.
Introduction to maintenance performance indicators such as downtime, work backlog concepts, and basic cost indicators.

Module 6 – Continuous Improvement, Communication & Professional Practice

Identifying recurring problems or failure patterns and reporting them appropriately.
Supporting root cause thinking at a basic level (e.g. asking “why” questions, capturing observations).
Communication between maintenance, operations, and management: clear requests, updates, and feedback.
Time management, organisation, and record-keeping for maintenance support roles.
Professional behaviour, ethics, and respect for procedures, property, and colleagues.
Career development opportunities within maintenance, asset management, and facilities management.

Awarding Body

Whitestone International College of Innovation

United Kingdom

Qualification Type

International Diploma – Vocational Qualification

(Industry-aligned qualification issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, UK)

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Methods Include:

Written assignments on asset and maintenance management concepts.
Scenario-based tasks related to maintenance planning, work control, or spare parts coordination.
Short quizzes to check understanding of safety, risk, and process principles (conceptual).
Practical or simulated documentation exercises (e.g. simple work order, basic asset register entry, spare list).
Final Capstone Project and presentation.

To be awarded the diploma, learners must successfully complete all module assessments and the capstone project in line with Whitestone’s academic standards.

Certification:

On successful completion, participants will be awarded:

Whitestone International Diploma in Asset and Maintenance Management Issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, United Kingdom

Benefits of Attending

Provides a structured, industry-relevant foundation in asset and maintenance management.
Equips learners to support maintenance planning, coordination, and documentation in industrial, commercial, and service environments.
Enhances understanding of how good maintenance practices contribute to safety, reliability, cost control, and sustainability.
Increases employability for roles such as Maintenance Coordinator, Asset Management Assistant, Facilities Support Officer, or Maintenance Administrator.
Creates a platform for further development towards supervisory roles, technical training, or advanced asset management studies.

Industry Alignment

The programme design reflects widely recognised principles and practices used in maintenance and asset management environments, including:

Lifecycle thinking about physical assets at an introductory level.
Structured maintenance processes with planned work, feedback, and performance awareness.
Growing organisational focus on risk, safety, reliability, and cost-effective maintenance.

£2600

£ 2,200

Industry-focused programmes with global standards.
Practical skills for real-world success.
Academic excellence with career-ready outcomes.

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Progression & Academic Pathways

Graduates of the Whitestone International Diploma in Asset and Maintenance Management may:

Progress to higher-level diplomas in Maintenance Management, Facilities Management, Engineering Management, or Operations Management.
Strengthen their suitability for roles in maintenance planning, asset coordination, facilities support, or operations support across diverse sectors.
Use this diploma as a base for further technical or professional development in asset management frameworks, reliability, or engineering disciplines, subject to each institution’s entry criteria.

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