TRAININGS

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The Introductory Integrated Asset Management Capacity Development Delivery consists of 2 training modules specifically designed for LGUs and PUCs:

Introductory IAM Training Module:

General Aspects of Integrated Asset Management (IAM): what is IAM, objectives and benefits of IAM, getting started in IAM planning and change in business culture

Legal Aspects of IAM: legal framework in managing the assets at the local governance unit (LGU) level, ownership on infrastructure assets (water and wastewater infrastructure), level of service (LoS), public service agreement (PSA) between LGUs and public utility companies (PUCs),

Institutional Aspects of IAM: organization of IAM at the level of LGUs and PUCs, roles and responsibilities in managing assets, IAM procedures at the level of LGUs and PUCs, asset registry and bookkeeping of assets, needs for revalorization of assets, IAM towards the tariff policy/structure, communication and coordination of IAM activities between LGUs and PUCs.

Designated IAM Training Module:

Technical Aspects of Integrated Asset Management: planning of IAM, managing the lifecycle of infrastructure assets, development of complete asset registry, asset maintenance procedures, asset lifetime and deterioration of assets including critical assets, asset rehabilitation, AM software in function of asset management, monitoring performance and improvement.

Financial Aspects of Integrated Asset Management: Inventory of the fixed assets, revalorization of assets, depreciation of assets, financial management of the assets, IAM and business planning, financing the communal services on full cost recovery principles, funding strategy and capital investment planning.

WHOM WILL YOU MEET?

Introductory IAM Training Module:

• LGU decision makers (mayors, speakers, councillors),
• Staff of LGU departments responsible for communal affairs (water services),
• PUC top and middle management,
• Line ministries,
• Regulators,
• RCDN Focal Points from LGAs and APUCs and other relevant staff.

Designated IAM Training Module:

• Staff of LGU departments responsible for communal affairs,
• PUC top and middle management

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

The training is interactive and includes:
(1) Presentations,
(2) Discussions,
(3) Practical exercises through group work
(4) Case studies.

DURATION OF THE TRAINING:

Introductory IAM Training Module: 1 day

Designated IAM Training Module: 1 day

Participants understand the IAM concept and its importance, objectives and benefits and they recognize how to apply IAM principles in their job / working places
(environment);

Participants are familiarized with IAM legal and institutional framework and understand their IAM roles and responsibilities;

Collaborative approach to IAM at the LGU level is supported through joint
capacity development of the LGU and PUC.

Participants learn about asset registry, criticality and whole­-life costing of water
service assets and expand their knowledge on revalorization process and IAM funding strategy;

Participants are acquainted with IAM procedures at the LGU level.

Collaborative approach to IAM at the LGU level is supported through joint capacity
development.