Course Overview

Do you work in a role related to achieving sustainable outcomes for a progressive organisation?

The Diploma of Sustainability program is the most effective way to improve your understanding of sustainable concepts, including a framework for planning, decision making and analysis of your companies progression towards sustainable practices.

This program is becoming the benchmark for employers and government to recruit for key roles in the ‘green economy’. The most effective way of undertaking this course is by pinning it to an existing Diploma and undertaking the four Core units, which will allow you to obtain the “Diploma of Sustainability”.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Natural Resource Manager
• Landcare Worker

Entry Requirements

• Prospective students must provide evidence of an existing Diploma or above qualification to gain access to the core unit delivery mode or undertake the complete course

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

The assessment will be undertaken using assignment work, project work, work-based projects, and the following strategies will be used to assess students:

• Discussion and debate
• Role plays
• Research projects and reports
• Scenario development
• Structured interviews with experts or groups
• Submissions to responsible authorities and media
• Workplace projects
• Practical demonstrations
• Portfolio development
• Case studies
• Work-placement.

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) may also be available for applicants. Please contact the department or go here for more information.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
VU30302	Apply basic concepts of sustainability to own, or local, practice
VU30303	Develop & implement a program to support behavioural change for a sustainable initiative
VU30304	Develop a business plan for sustainable business practice
VU30305	Research and apply principles of sustainable production and consumption
Elective Units
BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBFLM510B	Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation
BSBPMG501A	Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBOHS509A	Ensure a safe workplace
BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM506B	Manage workplace information systems
BSBHR601A	Manage change
BSBPMG510A	Manage projects
BSBMKG503A	Develop a marketing communication plan
BSBFLM513A	Manage budgets and financial plans within the work team
BSBMGT610A	Manage environmental management systems
CHCCD509C	Support community leadership

Other units can be selected after consultation with department staff