As the need for sustainability becomes increasingly important globally, so does the requirement for education and training in sustainable practices. This course is ideal for anyone responsible for developing and delivering learning and assessment services.
Sustainability in Education and Learning Programs will provide you with the skills required to analyse, research, identify and evaluate sustainability principles and practices in learning and teaching programs.
In this sustainability course, you will explore learning and teaching pedagogies, corporate responsibility, sustainability and Australia’s VET system and how to embed sustainability skills into training packages.
You will also learn about current and emerging sustainability practices, including the Skills for Carbon Initiative, Green Skills Agreement, and Triple Top-Line Value Production (TTL).
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to analyse training needs and build sustainability into training programs.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Identify and apply current sustainability education principles and practice to learning programs
- Explore effective learning and teaching pedagogies
- Competency Based Training (CBT)
- Develop pedagogic strategies
- Learning- behavioural change
- Learning inputs/acquiring competencies
- Declarative knowledge
- Procedural knowledge
- Conditional or situational knowledge
- Automaticity, latency and practice
- Correct learning
- Applying competency based learning
- Effective learning and training pedagogies
- Learning models
- David A Kolb styles model – experiential learning
- Learning style inventory
- Anthony F Gregorc and Kathleen A Butler model – how the mind works
- Perceptual qualities and ordering abilities
- The Sudbury model or democratic education
- Fleming’s VAK/WARK model – visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners
- The eight multiple intelligences
- Critique effective learning
- Effective training and learning theories
- How learning can be measured
- Relationship between effective learning and teaching and learner-centred change
- Pedagogic principles
- Values and world views – VET
- Sustainability skill requirements
- Facilitating learning
- Beliefs
- Supporting sustainability trainers, facilitators and learners
- Nexus
- RTO policies and procedures
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Nexus between training and RTO operations
- Historical development of sustainability
- Sustainability and VET
- Best practice
- Training strategies
- Effective learning and adult learning
- Utilising current packages and contextualising
- Skill sets
- Learning and assessment materials
- Seeking advice from agencies and bodies
- Training packages
- Embedding sustainability skills into training packages
- Training / education principles
- Synergies and challenges of sustainability education
- NCVER
- Documenting the customised program
- Learner / participant records
- Program contextualisation
Unit 2 - Analyse and apply sustainability skills to learning programs
- Identify sustainability issues and practices
- Research into sustainability skill requirements
- Defining sustainability
- Sustainability and VET
- Australia’s national VET system
- Sustainability issues and practices
- Industry areas
- Researching sustainability skills requirements
- Relevant legislation
- Green initiatives
- The Green Skills Agreement
- The clean energy and other skills package
- The Skills for the Carbon Challenge initiative (2009)
- Specific industry areas
- Researching current and emerging sustainability practices
- Current and emerging practices and issues
- Sustainability reports
- Ecological footprint analysis
- Triple top-line value production (TTL)
- Action and competence
- Practicality
- Building sustainability into training practices
- Training strategies
- Evaluating training strategies
- Specialist sustainability practitioners
- Training specifications relevant to delivery
- Implied and explicit skill requirements
- Packages units and courses
- MSS Sustainability Training Package
- Assessment strategies
- Sustainability skills learning
- Assessment materials
- Embedding sustainability
- 7 Case studies
- Relevant issues in certain industries
- Benefits of education for sustainability
- Documenting learning programs
Study Hours
Estimated duration 30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Trainers
- Facilitators
- Assessors
- Instructional Designers
- Training and Assessments Consultants
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