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Course code: 502-000003
TAFE Statement in Design Thinking for Sustainable Manufacturing
Overview
About this course
Gain a competitive edge in your manufacturing career with this fully subsidised microcredential. Develop creative thinking and design tools to solve workplace challenges and enhance sustainability. Confidently pitch your innovative solutions.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
identify and frame sustainability problems in your workplace
apply fundamental design thinking processes
develop and visually present innovative concepts for sustainable manufacturing
effectively communicate and pitch proposed solutions
reflect on how you use design thinking tools and processes
gain real-world insight from industry case studies.
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
a Certificate of Attendance
a potential pathway to further study in renewable and sustainable manufacturing
the ability to apply design process frameworks to sustainability challenges in manufacturing
skills in adapting professional templates to support your design process
confidence to pitch your innovations and sustainable solutions.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
the ability to attend online classes for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks
a willingness to commit to an extra 5 hours per week of self-directed study
access to a workplace, workshop or simulated environment
skills to navigate online platforms and use basic digital tools independently
a willingness to collaborate, give feedback, share ideas and interview peers or supervisors
openness to test prototypes with readily available materials.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
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Pathways
Where can this course take you?
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units - 1
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
An introduction to Design Thinking for Sustainable Manufacturing502000003A
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