2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5941M Whole Life Asset Management

15 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Mr K Moodley
Email: k.moodley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally a good honours degree in Civil Engineering or cognate discipline.

This module is mutually exclusive with

CIVE5990M

Project and Asset Management

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of the module candidates should have acquired the following an understanding of the concepts, tools and techniques of whole life asset management;
- The application of tools and techniques of asset infrastructure management;
- An understanding of the implications of whole life management concepts of delivering value-for-money in infrastructure asset management.
- The relationship between risk, cost, value and performance of infrastructure assets.

Syllabus

- The concept of whole life management (WLM), the concept and discipline of infrastructure asset management, best value and whole life management, the infrastructure programme and project, procurement routes and the project value chain.
- Technical and managerial issues in WLM - Introduction to ISO 55000 and related guidelines;
- The Asset Management process, tools and techniques for WLM. Value and risk compromises in whole life management - OPEX and CAPEX considerations.
- Relationships between Capital Investment, Maintenance, Renewal and Disposal.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Consultation	10	1.00	10.00
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Practical	16	1.00	16.00
Tutorial	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			100.00
Total Contact hours			50.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

- Reading - 60 hours
- Preparation for project - 50 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Two 1 hour tutorials to monitor progress and VLE activity.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Project	6,000 word project report	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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