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Course Information

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code I87

This course provides opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in to focus on the assessment and management of environmental impacts.
The course covers the areas of environmental impact assessment and environmental management set in the context of our major ecosystems, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Applies legislative, regulatory and best practice frameworks to inform the assessment and management of the environment.
2. Uses information to support the evidence-based conclusions and ethical decision making in relation to natural, physical and social environments.
3. Communicates complex environmental information effectively to meet the needs, expectations and standards of the profession.
4. Works effectively as an individual and in a group to deliver expected outcomes.
5. Display cultural capability and incorporatecultural knowledges into professional practice.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

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

Course Duration

• Full Time: 0.5 Years
• Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• City Campus: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Kat O'MARA

Course Structure

This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.

• Learning Units are where students develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through regular activities and feedback.
• Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate that learning.

Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.

* Assessment Unit