Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Overview

Discover How Carbon & Energy Management Can Prepare Your Organisation For The Risks And Opportunities Of The Low-Carbon Economy

A practical understanding of energy issues and associated economics is fundamental. Business and government need to develop multi-disciplinary carbon and energy management skills, knowledge and leadership to address complex energy challenges at international, regional, national and local levels through both economic incentives and regulatory controls.

This ten day intensive Australian Government accredited course is designed to provide essential skills and knowledge for organisations to effectively manage the risks and opportunities associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Developed and delivered by industry experts and world renowned researchers who have extensive experience in climate change policy, carbon and energy markets, business management, energy efficiency, forestry and business sustainability, this course looks at carbon and energy in a global context, focusing on specific legislation and markets that exist within and influence ASEAN member countries. Participants will gain practical knowledge on climate science, energy systems, energy technologies, energy and climate economics, public policy, energy and carbon management tools, environmental management, lifecycle analysis, strategic business management thinking and sustainability communication.

How Are We Different?

	The course is practically focused, equipping participants with a multitude of highly sought after skills that are critical in the management of energy, carbon and sustainability issues within and outside their organisation.
	This course includes a series of innovative practical exercises. These exercises involve completing various carbon and energy management activities for a designated ‘hypothetical’ company and include an energy audit, sustainability reporting using the Global Reporting Initiative, greenhouse gas emissions inventory and the appraisal of various energy generation technologies.
	Participation in an emissions trading scheme simulation to better understand the applications. The simulation exercises are designed to complement the workshop material and contribute to fun and collaborative learning outcomes, as well as valuable skills that participants can really use in their own organisations once they have completed the course.

At The End Of The Course, Students Will Be Able To

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Who Should Attend

	Participants from organisations of all sizes and industry sectors that wish to gain a ‘competitive edge’ by building capacity to manage the emerging risks and opportunities presented by domestic and global carbon and energy markets.
	Diverse range of Industry professionals and backgrounds, being: academics, designers, construction managers, cost planners, engineers, facilities managers, general managers, sustainability managers, executives, energy managers, marketing managers, policy advisers, product designers and manufacturers, project managers, consultants and lawyers.
	Aspiring professionals wishing to enter the sustainability / energy and carbon management profession who desire a quality and government accredited qualification.

Career Opportunities Upon Course Completion

This course equips participants with the competencies required for employment in job roles related to assisting organisations to improve sustainability and to meet their obligations under energy and climate related regulatory arrangements, government or similar incentives, or other initiatives that apply to their operations and facilities. Participants will have various career prospects worldwide within this rapidly growing area, enjoying specialist roles within:
		Sustainable business management
		Government policy
		Facilities management
		Renewable energy deployment
		Energy efficiency and environmental consultancies