WHY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN?
The Victorian Government’s $6 million Clean Economy Workforce Capacity Building Fund (CEWCBF), is a 10‑year planning and investment framework to prepare the state’s workforce for a net zero future.
Funded by the CEWCBF, the Sustainable Building Design skillsets are designed to help drive Victoria’s clean energy future and net zero emissions by 2050 by training new workers and upskilling existing workers for an expanded clean economy workforce.
Currently, there are no skill sets for sustainable building design within the VET (Vocation Education and Training) sector. Industry representatives have articulated the need to fill the current workforce training gap for sustainability specialists in the building design and construction sectors.
The outcome will comprise of three new skill sets to complement existing programs and to create specialist graduates for sustainable jobs in industries that have traditionally had high carbon emissions.
Read more about this government-funded initiative on the VIC government website: https://www.vic.gov.au/training-clean-economy-tafe/rmit/case-study-sustainable-building-design-project
SKILLSET OVERVIEW
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN:
PRINCIPLES AND PLANNING
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Skill set one will comprise concepts that underpin sustainable building design and construction during the planning phase. This skill set will have a focus on thermal efficiency, materials, and global best practices and trends.
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION:
METHODS AND MATERIALS
Skill Set Two focuses on the facilitation of sustainability during the construction process. This will include Topics such as material selection, building science, and energy-efficient building methods and strategies.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS:
SYSTEMS AND LIFECYCLE
Classes commenced on October 1
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Skill Set Three will focus on the sustainable operation and retrofitting of buildings. This will include retrofitting buildings to optimise energy efficiency and applying resource-efficient strategies and practices throughout the building lifecycle.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN
WHERE VISION MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
A free certified skill set from a leading University.
Practical, applied learning with flexible and manageable study load with out of hours classes
Accreditation for units of competency successfully completed.
Portfolio of work and knowledge that is transferable to different industries and job roles.
Opportunity to build industry networks with exposure to leaders in the field.
OTHER INFORMATION
TIMELINE
The Skillsets will run for 8 to 10 weeks per skillset.
For further details see specific skillset information.
LEARNING MODE
Hybrid, with some face-to-face workshops and site visits, with the majority of the course being self-paced with an online learning management system
ELIGIBILITY
We are accepting a wide range of applicants for this pilot*. However, you must be either currently working or studying in the building design of construction sectors or want to work in these industries.
*Unfortunately, temporary visa holders are ineligible to apply.
COSTS
FREE!