Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate In Environmental Management
MSS80218
BEA5
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 30/07/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 25/06/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 22/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies required by technical specialists who demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, autonomy and well developed judgement to undertake environmental monitoring and management activities at a site or for a significant environmental management program or project.
This qualification applies to individuals who have some previous training or work experience at a senior or advanced level performing a wide range of environmental sampling, monitoring, field-testing, inspection, auditing or data processing tasks for enterprises. Job roles targeted by this qualification include environmental site coordinators, environmental managers and senior environmental officers employed by enterprises or authorities in a wide range of industry sectors.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)- five (5) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of four (4), may be selected from:
- Group A
- Group B
- up to two (2) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Note: Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk*. Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAF82 | MSS027014 | Apply environmental legislation, codes and standards | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAF71 | MSS027013 | Coordinate environmental management activities | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AWC68 | MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC14 | MSL944002 | Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAF78 | MSS027015 | Provide environmental advice to clients | 150 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units - Group A
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Elective Units - Group B
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCT5 | MSS80216 | Graduate Certificate In Environmental Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entrants to the MSS80218 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management are required to have one of the following:
relevant higher education qualification or equivalent industry experience
MSS50218 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology together with work experience at a senior or advanced level in environmental monitoring and technology or relevant technical field
extensive work experience at a senior or advanced level in environmental monitoring and technology or relevant field.
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