Certificate
You will study the type and magnitude of climate change impacts and possible responses and build foundational skills in climate risk management. You will learn to facilitate climate-resilient planning and climate-related reporting requirements. You will additionally learn what to consider when planning for and managing climate impacts on future infrastructure and services. Upon completion of the certificate, you will be able to apply climate science knowledge to a range of human challenges, make linkages between sustainability and climate action, and use collaborative approaches to climate change problems and solutions.
This online course will prepare and inspire graduates for further educational opportunities and advance capacity to contribute to global efforts in climate change response. As a graduate, you will be equipped for a variety of climate change-related roles in industry and government. You will also meet entry criteria for multiple University of Tasmania courses at Diploma and Bachelor level.
As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for credit or advanced standing for your studies towards degrees such as the Bachelor of Science (Sustainability) and the Diploma of Sustainable Living. Certificate graduates may also receive credit into the Bachelor Marine and Antarctic Studies, and the Bachelor of Natural Environments Conservation.
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education in the past two years
- Completed the TCE (or equivalent)
Applicants with higher education study
- Completed at least one undergraduate unit (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points).
Applicants with VET / TAFE study
- A completed VET Certificate III or higher
Applicants with work and life experience
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary at all or in the past two years, nor any tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
Pre-requisites
Nil
This course is not open to international students at this time.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Change Awareness and Action requires the completion of 50 credit points comprising:
Together, these units ensure both a breadth and depth of relevant knowledge
In your Discipline Elective component you can choose from lists of prescribed electives according to your semester of enrolment.
We have a team of Course Information Officers available to help you structure your studies to meet your desired outcomes. For enrolment assistance please contact us via U Connect today.
Credit in a course may be granted through recognition of prior formal learning undertaken through a recognised educational institution. Assessment of individual applications will (a) determine the extent to which the applicant's previous learning is equivalent to the learning outcomes of the course to which they have been admitted; (b) be undertaken by academic or teaching staff with expertise in the subject, content or skills area.