Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management

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

Higher education

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

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

English Proficiency Requirements

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 on the English Proficiency Bands page;
• 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 defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Provides opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental assessment and management.

It is designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations.

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

Recommended Study Pattern

Course Structure

SCI6110 Integrated Environmental Management

SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures

Students are required to select any 1 (one) of the following 3 (three) units.

SCI5170 Sustainability Assessment and Reporting

SCI5110 Management of Waste

SCI5117 Biological Conservation

Award Requirements

Students are required to complete 3 units

• SCI6110 Integrated Environmental Management
• SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures

Students are required to select any 1 (one) of the following 3 (three) units.

• SCI5170 Sustainability Assessment and Reporting
• SCI5110 Management of Waste
• SCI5117 Biological Conservation