Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Students learn how to become ‘carbon accountable’. They develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand government policy and workplace requirements regarding the management of greenhouse gas emissions. Students learn how to assess risk; assess and apply principles of energy, policy and change management; create and implement carbon management strategies; and lower an organisation’s carbon footprint.
Course Description:
This course aligns with current greenhouse reporting methodologies including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Graduates of the diploma will be able to meet the current and future industry requirements in carbon management. This will enable them to effectively work within their chosen fields with a comprehensive understanding and capacity to build, robust approaches to carbon management.
Aims & Objectives:
To equip participants with an understanding of carbon management, including: Support individuals and groups to engage in carbon management projectsApply effective communication techniques and networking strategies to underpin co-operative relationships between stakeholdersApply recognised tools and techniques for managing and monitoring projects to reduce carbon emissionsPlan for, and support, behaviour change and sustainable practices within a range of contextsPlan for, and support, best practice for carbon management projects within a range of contextsApply technology and innovation opportunities to carbon reductionApply project management techniques, tools, frameworks and methodologies that are appropriate across a range of carbon management project contexts
Course Structure:
This diploma comprises of seven core units of study and involves blended delivery mode including workshops, online, individual assignments, team-based assignments and applied learning in the workplace or simulated environment.
Units of Study:
VU20131 Apply principles of energy and resource efficiency to greenhouse gas managementParticipants learn to apply the principles of energy and resource efficiency to determine options for the mangement of greenhouse gas emissions. Participants research scientific, social and enviromental issues, and apply findings relevant to energy and resource utilisation. VU20303 Develop and implement a program to support behaviour change for a sustainability initiativeThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for, and implement, a sustainability practices initiative addressing behaviour change for an individual, organisational and/or community context. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, lead and facilitate behaviour change. VPAU324 Develop carbon inventory for the workplaceThis unit describes the outcomes required to identify and categorise the carbon emissions of an organisation, determine the correct methods for estimating those emissions and produce a carbon inventory for that organisation. VPAU325 Develop a carbon report for the workplaceThis unit applies to the business environment of any organisation, including commercial operations, community organisations such as not-for-profit non-government organisations and government agencies that wish to provide a report on that organisation's carbon emissions and their response to it. VU20132 Create and implement a professional development program to support greenhouse gas managementThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, implement and review a professional development program to inform and engage individuals and organisations to support greenhouse gas management. VU20133 Create a greenhouse gas management planThe purpose of this unit is to design and create a greenhouse gas management plan. Participants research current practice in greenhouse gas management and approaches for organisational change. VU20134 Implement a greenhouse gas management planUpon successful completion of this unit , participants will be able to implement an emissions management plan; document the results; promulgate them to a range of stakeholders, and apply continuous improvement strategies to the plan.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates would be suitable as carbon management consultants. Duties could include: auditing, developing new company policies and procedures, managing behavioural change programs, involvement in carbon management positions, risk-management, and project management. Other job titles include: energy manager, environmental service manager, project risk manager and environmental analyst.
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is recommended.
Credit Transfer:
The two units of the short course in Carbon Accounting (21882VIC): VPAU324 and VPAU325 are included in the Diploma of Carbon Management. If these units have already completed in the Carbon Accounting short course, credit transfers for the two units will be applied.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
RPL is available for students enrolled in the Diploma of Carbon Management. For further information about RPL please view: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/
Course Fees:
The Victorian Government introduced a new TAFE fee structure from 1 July 2009. Details of the new fee structure and 2012 fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Apply directly to Swinburne. Please visit our How to Apply website for further details on intakes and the application process.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
