Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management is designed for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental assessment and management. This course provides opportunities for professionals to integrate environmental planning, conservation, and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organizations.

Course Description

The course covers areas of environmental impact assessment and environmental management set in the context of major ecosystems, emphasizing the global, regional, and local nature of environmental issues. Students may also learn about sustainability auditing, risk assessment, and waste management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Code

The course code for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management is I87.

Entry Requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply. Academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience. English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5, a Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page, or successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider.

Fees

• Domestic fee paying: estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $12,900.
• International students: estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $21,800.

Duration

The course duration is 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Availability and Campus

The course is available at the City Campus, Joondalup, South West, Sri Lanka, and Online, with varying availability for full-time and part-time study in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Course Structure

The course structure includes:

• SCI6110: Integrated Environmental Management (20 credit points)
• SCI5250: Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures (20 credit points)
• Students are required to select any one of the following three units:
  • SCI5170: Sustainability Management and Assessment (20 credit points)
  • SCI5110: Management of Waste (20 credit points)
  • SCI5117: Biological Conservation (20 credit points)

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Apply independent judgment when planning, monitoring, and evaluating Environmental Assessment and Management issues to develop creative solutions.
2. Communicate specialized knowledge, concepts, and skills in Environmental Assessment and Management to industry, government, and consultants.
3. Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing, and evaluating Environmental Assessment and Management tasks.

Career Opportunities

This course provides students with exposure to industry/organizations as an integrated part of their units, offering an excellent springboard for employment following the degree. Employment opportunities will be in local government, industry, state, national government, and non-government organizations, particularly in the biology, ecology, mining, and research sectors.

Courses for Further Study

If interested in progressing further in this area, students can consider the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science or the Master of Environmental Science.