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IAM - Competences - Framework - Nov2012-Part 1 PDF
IAM - Competences - Framework - Nov2012-Part 1 PDF
Role 1
Role 7 Policy
Asset Knowledge Development
Management
Role
Role 22
Role 6 Optimise the Strategy
Strategy
Risk Management
& Performance
delivery and Development
Development
Improvement performance of
physical assets
Role 5 Role 3
Asset Asset Management
Management Planning
Capability
Development Role 4
Implement Asset
Management Plans
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The IAM Competences Framework Issue 3.2
Part 1: Asset Management Competence Requirements Framework November 2012
Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Evolution of the Framework 3
1.2 Purposes of the Framework 3
1.3 Guidance and Feedback 3
2 Structure of the 2012 Framework 4
3 Detailed Contents of the 2012 Framework 7
4 Mapping the Competence Framework against the ‘39 subjects’ 20
5 Importing Units from the 2012 Competence Framework 22
6 Steering Group 22
7 Bibliography (selected) 23
7.1 IAM Publications 23
7.2 International Publications 23
7.3 Standards Publications 23
7.4 Competence Frameworks 23
7.5 UK Regulatory Authorities 23
8 Disclaimer 23
9 About the IAM 24
Introduction
Evolution of the Framework
When the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) consistent with that of other leading competence
published its Competency Requirements Framework frameworks and its contents support the principles
in June 2006, it was a world first. The Framework and scope of BSI PAS 55:2008 and anticipate those
described what people involved in the management of of the ISO 55000 standards.
physical assets should be able to do and the knowledge • The 2012 Framework is mapped to the 39 subjects
and understanding needed to underpin this. in the Global Forum for Maintenance and Asset
Management (GFMAM) Asset Management
A second version of the Framework was published
Landscape (2011) and the IAM’s Asset Management
in November 2008. Following user feedback and
– An Anatomy (2011).
consultations, the first version was restructured to
make it less prescriptive and better aligned with The 2012 Framework has been used in the design of
BSI PAS 55:2008 and other leading competence the professional qualifications launched by the IAM in
frameworks. Part 1 set out a set of generic competence June 2012, the IAM Certificate and the IAM Diploma.
requirements. Part 2 contained guidance on how to
use the Framework to support recruitment, selection, Purposes of the Framework
training and development and tailor it to meet specific
Asset management requires a multidisciplinary
organisational needs.
approach. The IAM Anatomy and the GFMAM
The 2008 Framework has been a great success. Landscape confirm this. It spans a wide range of
Numerous companies, government organisations, disciplines including engineering, finance, operations,
trainers and educators around the world have used it information systems, management, contract and
to structure roles and responsibilities, recruit and select supplier management, human resources and
staff and contractors, build asset management teams, organisational development. The precise mix of
manage performance and design courses. competences people and organisations need depends
on the context and circumstances they are operating in.
This document contains the third version of the
Framework. The 2008 Framework has been revised and By publishing the Framework, the IAM is seeking to help
updated to reflect specific feedback from users and organisations plan and develop the competences they
align it with the latest IAM and international thinking need to meet current and future needs, help individuals
and developments, as follows: plan their training and professional development,
and create a firm base for designing training and
• Various amendments and additions have been qualifications which have value in a global market. The
made. The biggest change is the division of Unit 3.3 Framework will also support the promotion of best
Create and Acquire Assets into two Units, 3.3 practice asset management as the IAM understands it.
Produce business case for creating and acquiring
assets and Unit 4.1 Create and Acquire Assets. Guidance and Feedback
Otherwise, some Elements have been added and
Part 2 of the Framework, Guidance on Using the
the underpinning knowledge and understanding
2012 Competence Requirements Framework,
requirements have been enhanced.
contains advice on how to use the Framework.
• The requirements set out in the Framework are still To comment on any aspect of the 2012 Framework,
generic, applicable to people in asset management please use the Feedback section of the IAM website,
roles in any organisation or sector. Its format is www.theIAM.org/cf
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The IAM Competences Framework Issue 3.2
Part 1: Asset Management Competence Requirements Framework November 2012
Key Purpose:
To optimise the delivery and performance of physical assets
Key Roles
1 Policy development
2 Strategy development
3 Asset management planning
4 Implement asset management plans
5 Asset management capability development
6 Risk management and performance improvement
7 Asset Knowledge management
Each role is broken down into a small number of competence Units, such as ‘Develop the asset management policy’.
There are 28 Units in total.
Each unit is then subdivided into a small set of elements of competence such as ‘Assess policy options using
appropriate decision criteria” and “Investigate root causes of asset or system failures or incidents”. This is the level at
which assessment should take place.
The 2012 Framework sets out generic competence requirements for people working in asset management. Different
selections of the Units and Elements of competence may be appropriate to senior experienced staff in managerial roles,
to specialists with asset specific or technical responsibilities or to new entrants to asset management teams.
Underpinning the framework is an indicative list of the knowledge and understanding that might be needed to meet
the competence requirements. Part of the task of specifying Performance Criteria is to define these requirements and
how they should be met in more detail.
Figure 1 shows the 28 Units of Competence in the 2012 Framework and their distribution across the 7 Key Roles.
Unit 2.2 Forecast and analyse future user requirements and demands
Role 2
Strategy Development
Unit 2.3 Develop the AM strategy
Figure 1: The 28 Units of Competence in the 2012 Framework and their distribution across the 7 Key Roles.
Unit 2.2 Forecast and analyse future user requirements and demands
E2.2.1 Use effective tools and techniques to analyse current demands
E2.2.2 Use historical data to support forecasts of demand and costs and required levels of service
E2.2.3 Use effective tools and techniques to forecast costs and demands
Forecast and assess relevant external products and technological developments and
E2.2.4
their likely impacts
Unit 3.3 Produce business case for creation and/or acquisition of assets
Analyse business needs for the creation and/or acquisition of assets based on the
E3.3.1
requirements of the AM Plan(s)
Specify appropriate performance indicators for whole life assessment of asset
E3.3.2
creation and/or acquisition
E3.3.3 Assess the costs, risks and benefits of alternative asset creation and/or acquisition options
E3.3.4 Prioritise investment projects on the basis of their anticipated total business impact
Prepare business cases which evaluate the costs, benefits and risks of proposed solutions
E3.3.5
based on the AM Plan(s)
Identify risks in the commissioning process and assess their impact on current operations
E3.3.6
and AM activities
E3.3.7 Review and influence procurement policy to achieve optimum asset life-cycle performance
Unit 6.4 Review and audit compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
E6.4.1 Identify and monitor relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
E6.4.2 Develop effective policies and procedures to make sure requirements are met
E6.4.3 Assess how policies and procedures are put into practice and provide support
E6.4.4 Audit compliance with relevant legislation and standards
E6.4.5 Identify and correct any failures to meet requirements
E6.4.6 Identify reasons why requirements are not met and adjust policies and procedures accordingly
R2 Strategy
Role
Development
Development
policy
strategy
Plan the
Appraise
demands
Forecast and
requirements
requirements
Analysis policy
Subjects:
implementation
Develop the AM
Develop the AM
Analysis strategy
IAM 39 AM
requirements and
of the AM strategy
analysis future user
1
1
Demand Analysis
Asset
Strategy
1
Strategy Planning
and Planning
Management
Incident Response
Asset Rationalisation and Disposal
Asset Information Strategy
Asset Knowledge Standards
Asset
Enablers
and People
Organisation
Competence & Behaviour
Criticality, Risk Assessment & Management
Contingency Planning & Resilience Analysis
Sustainable Development
Weather & Climate Change
Part 1: Asset Management Competence Requirements Framework
1
1
Mapping the Competence Framework against the ‘39 subjects’
Stakeholder Relations November 2012
Issue 3.2
investment options
1 1
management
planning Apply whole life
costing principles
1 1 1
Produce business
case for creation
and/or acquisition
1
of assets
Plan for
contingencies
1 1
Develop and
communicate AM 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
plan(s)
R4 Implement asset Create and acquire
assets
2 2 2 2
management plans
Control operations 1 1 1 1
Maintain assets 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Optimise and
rationalise assets
1
Renew or dispose
of assets
1
R5 Asset Develop and
management deploy AM people 1 1
capability and teams
development Develop and
deploy suppliers
1
Design and
manage
organisational
1
change
Shape the AM
culture
1
R6 Risk Assess and
manage risks
1 1 1
management and
performance Assure the quality
of AM processes
1
improvement
Monitor and
review progress 1
and perfomance
Review and audit
compliance with
legal, regulatory, 1
ethical and social
requirements
Learn from
incidents
1 1
R7 Asset knowledge Define asset
management information 1 1
requirements
Specify, select and
integrate AM
information
1
systems
Make appropriate
AM information
available for
1
decision-making
Total 2 3 2 3 2 4 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1
from the 2012 Design Group, which acted as the project Steering
Group. The Group members were:
Bibliography
• UK-SPEC, Standard for Professional Engineering
Competence, Engineering Council, London,
2005, see also: http://www.engc.org.uk/
(selected) professional-qualifications/standards/uk-spec
UK Regulatory Authorities
IAM publications • Council for Curriculum, Examinations and
• Asset Management – An Anatomy, Version 1.1, Assessment, the regulatory body for public
December 2011, Institute of Asset Management, examinations and publicly funded qualifications in
www.theIAM.org. Northern Ireland: www.rewardinglearning.org.uk.
• Asset Management Landscape, June 2011, Institute • Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, examinations
of Asset Management, Bristol, www.theIAM.org. and assessments in England and vocational
• Guidance on Using the 2012 Asset Management qualifications in Northern Ireland. Ofqual, together
Competence Requirements Framework, Institute of with its partner regulators in Wales (DCELLS)
Asset Management, Bristol, 2012, www.theIAM.org. and Northern Ireland (CCEA), is also responsible for
• IAM Knowledge Centre, Institute of Asset regulation of the Qualifications and Credit
Management, available from: Framework (QCF): www.ofqual.gov.uk.
http://theIAM.org/wiki/Main_Page • Scottish Qualifications Authority, the regulatory
body for public examinations and publicly funded
International publications qualifications in Scotland: www.sqa.org.uk.
• The Asset Management Landscape, 2011,
Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset
Management, ISBN 978-0-9871799-0-6
www.gfmam.org
Disclaimer
Standards publications
This document is for information only. The Institute of
• BSI PAS 55-1:2008, Specification for the optimized
management of physical assets, British Standards Asset Management accepts no responsibility for the
Institute, see: www.bsigroup.co.uk. usage or applicability of the 2012 Asset Management
• ISO 55 000 (in draft, October 2012): Asset Competence Requirements Framework or for any
management: overview, principles and consequences arising from its use by Third Parties.
terminology, International Standards Institute,
see: http://www.iso.org.
Competence frameworks
• Asset Management Competency Requirements
Framework, 1st Version (2006), Institute of Asset
Management, www.theIAM.org.
• Asset Management Competency Requirements
Framework, 2nd Version, (2008), Institute of Asset
Management, www.theIAM.org
• National Occupational Standards for Management
and Leadership, Management Standards
Council, London, 2002–2004.
• OSCEng Engineering Competence Reference
Standards, available from Engineering
Construction Industry Training Board, King’s
Langley, www.ecitb.org.uk.
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