Sustainable Built Environment - 7332
Program Summary
Faculty: Built Environment
Contact: Built Environment
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 12
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 12
Min UOC For Award: 24
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Built Environment
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Program Description
Program Summary
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Built Environment is an advanced interdisciplinary coursework program which enables graduates from a wide range of backgrounds to develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills in the application of the principles of sustainable development to the planning, design, construction and management of the built environment.
The program responds to the increasing demand for built environment and related professionals with the capacity to meet the growing challenges of sustainable development in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and the expansion of specialised career opportunities in both the public and private sector.
Please note that the Graduate Certificate is not available to International students as it can only be undertaken on a part-time basis.
Please note that mid-year entry is also available
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Built Environment is an advanced interdisciplinary coursework program which enables graduates from a wide range of backgrounds to develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills in the application of the principles of sustainable development to the planning, design, construction and management of the built environment.
The program responds to the increasing demand for built environment and related professionals with the capacity to meet the growing challenges of sustainable development in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and the expansion of specialised career opportunities in both the public and private sector.
Please note that the Graduate Certificate is not available to International students as it can only be undertaken on a part-time basis.
Please note that mid-year entry is also available
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field such as the Built Environment disciplines or related areas such as environmental science or engineering.
In addition to consideration of academic qualifications, relevant professional experience may be taken into account for entry. In exceptional circumstances, where an applicant does not hold a formal qualification in one of the identified cognate disciplines but has at least 5 years relevant professional experience, they may be considered for entry. Relevant professional experience would normally be in roles such as building designer, environmental planner, construction project manager, environmental/sustainability project officer, building sustainability/energy efficiency assessor or built environment consultant with an environmental/sustainability focus.
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have achieved the same knowledge and skills (learning outcomes) through their formal or informal learning as the qualifications listed for entry for this program. This may be evidenced by qualification certificates, records of assessment activities relating to course or program learning outcomes, examples of experience from the workplace, community, or other context which demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge or competencies, membership (or eligibility for membership) of professional organisations which require attainment of certain qualifications, or testimonials of skills, knowledge or competencies from workplace supervisors. Any relevant documentation should be attached to the application and will be considered by the Program Director.
A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field such as the Built Environment disciplines or related areas such as environmental science or engineering.
In addition to consideration of academic qualifications, relevant professional experience may be taken into account for entry. In exceptional circumstances, where an applicant does not hold a formal qualification in one of the identified cognate disciplines but has at least 5 years relevant professional experience, they may be considered for entry. Relevant professional experience would normally be in roles such as building designer, environmental planner, construction project manager, environmental/sustainability project officer, building sustainability/energy efficiency assessor or built environment consultant with an environmental/sustainability focus.
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have achieved the same knowledge and skills (learning outcomes) through their formal or informal learning as the qualifications listed for entry for this program. This may be evidenced by qualification certificates, records of assessment activities relating to course or program learning outcomes, examples of experience from the workplace, community, or other context which demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge or competencies, membership (or eligibility for membership) of professional organisations which require attainment of certain qualifications, or testimonials of skills, knowledge or competencies from workplace supervisors. Any relevant documentation should be attached to the application and will be considered by the Program Director.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
At the conclusion of this program students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of concepts and principles of sustainability and their application in the built environment.
2. Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to practice.
3. Justify, interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4. Demonstrate the qualities of an ethical practitioner.
5. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner.
6. Describe, explain and apply quantitative tools to implement and assess sustainability solutions.
7. Recognise and investigate how behaviours influence the sustainability of the built environment.
8. Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversity.
1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of concepts and principles of sustainability and their application in the built environment.
2. Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to practice.
3. Justify, interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4. Demonstrate the qualities of an ethical practitioner.
5. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner.
6. Describe, explain and apply quantitative tools to implement and assess sustainability solutions.
7. Recognise and investigate how behaviours influence the sustainability of the built environment.
8. Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversity.
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate is comprised of four core courses for a total of 24 units of credit.
Academic Rules
Advanced Standing
No advanced standing nor exemption will be given for the Graduate Certificate Program.
Upgrading and Articulation
The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs are fully articulated Programs which allow for flexibility in course selection and progression. A postgraduate coursework student enrolled in an articulated program may apply to progress from the Graduate Certificate through to Masters level with full credit for courses completed with a minimum 65 WAM in earlier programs in the sequence.
No advanced standing nor exemption will be given for the Graduate Certificate Program.
Upgrading and Articulation
The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs are fully articulated Programs which allow for flexibility in course selection and progression. A postgraduate coursework student enrolled in an articulated program may apply to progress from the Graduate Certificate through to Masters level with full credit for courses completed with a minimum 65 WAM in earlier programs in the sequence.
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