UQ Skills logoWorkplace Sustainability
short course


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Designed with industry

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3 weeks

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Online program

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Subsidised places

Champion sustainability in your workplace!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment?

Whether you’re a manager, team leader or individual contributor, this training will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to drive sustainability initiatives in your workplace.

You’ll learn how to:

  • evaluate current work practices and identify areas for improvement
  • develop and implement strategies to enhance the sustainability of your workplace
  • monitor and assess the effectiveness of sustainability measures
  • utilise data to measure, adapt and improve sustainability strategies
  • incorporate and apply relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and standards
  • promote a culture of sustainability.

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How you'll learn

 This program is delivered over 3 weeks through a combination of online learning and virtual workshops (Tuesday and Thursday, 7–8:30pm).

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams and reports, oral assessments and practical demonstrations.

Start dates

  • 29 April
  • 17 June

There are no academic entry requirements for this course. However you must demonstrate you have at least 2 years of work experience.

All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Create your USI

You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.

Resources

2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).

Full fee: $545

Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) offers funded places in this course for people working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

You will need to contribute to the cost of your training through a co-contribution fee:

  • Co-contribution fee (upfront, non-refundable): $180

You'll need to successfully complete the following unit to gain this qualification:

CourseCourse code
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesBSBSUS411

    Pathways

    Use this qualification as credit towards other programs, including:

    • Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management (11130NAT)

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