Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Introduction to asset management and terotechnology. Application of terotechnological techniques to increase profitability. Life cycle costs and the costs of ownership; assets as the profit generators; impact of maintenance on profitability. Maintenance budgets and cost control. Terotechnological aspects of engineering economics and accountancy. Terotechnology and maintenance performance ratios. Introduction to asset purchase/ replacement policies and those techniques concerned with economic decisions to buy or replace major units of plant. Design/redesign of plant to improve maintainability and reduce life cycle costs; design maintenance techniques.

Assessment

Assignments: 50%, Examinations: 50%
Students are required to pass both components to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Ray Beebe

Contact hours

150 hours of study