Overview About this course
The Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice prepares you for a career as a sustainability professional. Graduate ready to embark on a fulfilling career with skills to understand and address the environmental challenges facing workplaces. This course will help you build confidence to engage with stakeholders and bring about meaningful change. You’ll be equipped to work across a range of diverse industries to influence environmental, social and economic sustainability. In doing so you'll be part of the global movement for a better future.
Outcomes What You'll Gain
Learning Outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Interpret the correlation between social, environmental and economic systems
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Examine current trends in various sustainability issues
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Examine global, national, local and organisational sustainability policy
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Determine non-policy and non-regulation drivers for sustainable practice
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Understand the diverse roles of stakeholders based on their interests and influence
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Determine the critical components of a sustainability strategy and implement engagement strategies for internal and external stakeholders
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Determine indicators and metrics relevant to the sustainability context
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Scrutinise and refine a sustainability strategy based on your stakeholder engagement
Course Outcomes
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
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Graduate with an Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice
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The confidence and knowledge to assist you to achieve professional ISSP certification Sustainability Excellence Credentials — ISSP
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Knowledge and skills that are transferrable to many industries and organisations
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Recognition of prior learning for the Diploma of Sustainable Practice. The 4 subjects studied in the undergraduate certificate will be recognised and credited towards the diploma qualification, with a fee deduction.
Suitability Is This Course Right For You?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
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A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or
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A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or
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A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification
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Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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A passion for sustainability and implementing sustainable practices
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The ability to think critically and systemically and a desire to develop these skills further
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Good communication skills and the ability to work with others
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The ability to motivate and empower others, and a desire to develop these skills further
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A PC or laptop with good internet access to attend live online sessions, access your study materials and complete and submit your assessments. You can access this equipment on a TAFE NSW campus however, we highly recommend you have your own equipment available. Online learning environments are accessible on mobile, but you will need a PC or laptop at times.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future Career and Study Options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultants analyse and advise on policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial environmental operations and programs.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
90%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
1,900 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
40 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$2,110
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
44 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Very high
Gender share
36% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: sustainability officer, sustainability manager, sustainability coordinator, sustainability consultant, sustainability specialist, sustainability engagement officer, climate impact consultant, climate emergency coordinator, energy officer, climate and nature coordinator, community organiser and waste education officer.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Alternative pathways into this course
The Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 3 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and expand your employability
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Subjects Subjects in this course
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 4 subjects (40 credit points) made up of 4 core subjects.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.
TAFE NSW Services Facilities and Support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Student associations – get social with our student community
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