Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management

11130NAT CRICOS 114768D
DURATION

6 terms - Each term includes 6 weeks of study plus 2 weeks holidays

LOCATION

Sydney City, Melbourne

Sustainability management careers are in high demand as companies seek to reduce their carbon footprint across the globe. The Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges of creating a greener future. From grasping environmental regulations to executing eco-friendly strategies, you will explore sustainable business practices and fundamental principles in-depth. This program is a valuable addition for those who plan to pursue courses in Project Management, Leadership, and Business. Individuals can gain the knowledge and skills to lead organisations towards a sustainable future while ensuring job satisfaction and diverse career opportunities.

Potential Career Opportunities

  • Environmental Manager
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Sustainability Project Officer
  • Sustainability and Climate Change Officer
  • Work, Health, Safety & Environment (WHSE) Manager

Course Units

Units
1

NAT11130001 - Identify & implement an environmental management system

Discover how to interpret the requirements of an organisational Environmental Management System (EMS). This will also equip you to implement an EMS, monitor its results and maintain environmental management records.

2

NAT11130002 - Develop a strategy to minimise carbon emissions

Gain the skills you need to effectively measure and analyse the resource use of an organisation. You’ll learn how to calculate a business’s carbon footprint and undertake action to reduce it.

3

NAT11130003 - Review and implement sustainability rating tools

This unit will build your ability to understand sustainability rating tools. Learn how to gather evidence and assist an organisation in obtaining a sustainability certification.

4

NAT11130004 - Assess, manage & minimise waste

Being able to contribute to waste management in an organisation is a key sustainability skill. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to conduct a waste assessment and implement a waste management plan.

5

NAT11130005 - Design & implement an energy efficiency plan

Discover how to measure an organisation’s energy use. This unit will empower you with the skills and knowledge you need to improve energy efficiency within a business.

6

BSBWHS412 - Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

Gain a solid foundation in maintaining workplace compliance with WHS laws. You’ll learn how to provide advice on WHS legislation and explain the WHS roles, duties, rights and responsibilities of various individuals and parties.

7

BSBSUS411 - Implement & monitor Environmentally sustainable work practices

Understanding sustainable work practices can help you expand into working in the field of Work Health Safety and Environment (WHSE). This unit will build your skills in analysing a business’s environmental sustainability and implementing changes to improve performance.

8

BSBOPS403 - Apply business risk management processes

Learn how to identify of workplace risks related to sustainability and evaluate their level of risk. This unit will also equip you to select, implement and review measures to control these risks.

1

NAT11130001 - Identify & implement an environmental management system

Discover how to interpret the requirements of an organisational Environmental Management System (EMS). This will also equip you to implement an EMS, monitor its results and maintain environmental management records.

2

NAT11130002 - Develop a strategy to minimise carbon emissions

Gain the skills you need to effectively measure and analyse the resource use of an organisation. You’ll learn how to calculate a business’s carbon footprint and undertake action to reduce it.

3

NAT11130003 - Review and implement sustainability rating tools

This unit will build your ability to understand sustainability rating tools. Learn how to gather evidence and assist an organisation in obtaining a sustainability certification.

4

NAT11130004 - Assess, manage & minimise waste

Being able to contribute to waste management in an organisation is a key sustainability skill. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to conduct a waste assessment and implement a waste management plan.

5

NAT11130005 - Design & implement an energy efficiency plan

Discover how to measure an organisation’s energy use. This unit will empower you with the skills and knowledge you need to improve energy efficiency within a business.

6

BSBWHS412 - Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws

Gain a solid foundation in maintaining workplace compliance with WHS laws. You’ll learn how to provide advice on WHS legislation and explain the WHS roles, duties, rights and responsibilities of various individuals and parties.

7

BSBSUS411 - Implement & monitor Environmentally sustainable work practices

Understanding sustainable work practices can help you expand into working in the field of Work Health Safety and Environment (WHSE). This unit will build your skills in analysing a business’s environmental sustainability and implementing changes to improve performance.

8

BSBOPS403 - Apply business risk management processes

Learn how to identify of workplace risks related to sustainability and evaluate their level of risk. This unit will also equip you to select, implement and review measures to control these risks.

Study Mode

Full Time| Face to Face on campus or Virtual Blended

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students must:

  1. Be a minimum of 18 yrs. of age
  2. Year 12 (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent
  3. Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use

International Students must:

  1. Be a minimum of 18 yrs. of age
  2. Year 12 (higher school certificate) or equivalent
  3. Have an IELTS or equivalent score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band and
  4. Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use

Note: Equivalent Year 12 for International Students is educational equivalent in home country or International Baccalaureate

Start Dates

Sydney City, Melbourne
2025 2026
January term -20 Jan -28 Feb (Break - 2 weeks 3 Mar -14 Mar)
March term - 17 Mar -25 Apr (Break - 2 weeks 28 Apr -9 May)
May term- 12 May -20 Jun (Break - 2 weeks 23 Jun -4 Jul)
July term- 7 Jul- 15 Aug (Break - 2 weeks 18 Aug - 29 Aug)
September term-1 Sep -10 Oct (Break - 2 weeks 13 Oct -24 Oct)
November term -27 Oct -5 Dec (Break - 6 weeks 8 Dec-16 Jan 2026)
January term -19 Jan -27 Feb (Break - 2 weeks 2 Mar -13 Mar)
March term - 16 Mar -24 Apr (Break - 2 weeks 27 Apr -8 May)
May term- 11 May -19 Jun (Break - 2 weeks 22 Jun -3 Jul)
July term- 6 Jul- 14 Aug (Break - 2 weeks 17 Aug - 28 Aug)
September term-31 Aug -9 Oct (Break - 2 weeks 12 Oct -23 Oct)
November term -26 Oct -4 Dec (Break - 6 weeks 7 Dec-15 Jan 2027)

Course Fees

AU$6,000

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