Diploma
Advance your career in the management of environmental issues with this qualification. Environmental management is a global concern as we search for ways to maximise conservation and minimise the environmental impacts of business. It is a growing industry linked to our resources sector and increasing issues with the degradation of ecosystems.
This course covers the skills and knowledge you need to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring. These skills are used in most industry sectors and to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, minimising environmental impacts of processes and remediation/rehabilitation of sites.
Gain practical experience to report and present environmental data, and assess environmental risks. In addition, you will learn how to implement environmental management plans and sustainable work practices.
This course covers a range of learning methods including field trip activities, laboratory work, teamwork and online learning.
An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Equivalent to Australian Year 12.
OR Completion of MSS40222 Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology at Central Regional TAFE OR MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques at North Metropolitan TAFE is required for entry into this course.
Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 20 units. These 20 are comprised of 11 core units and 9 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.
Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.