Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate through their own study and practice specialised scientific knowledge of environmental science and natural resource management, and specialised skills in a chosen discipline;
2. demonstrate through their own practice specialist technical competencies in the field, laboratory and professional workplace related to environmental science and natural resources management; and knowledge of theoretical concepts applicable to environmental science and natural resource management;
3. conduct investigations to critically analyse and evaluate complex ideas, and apply established theories to identify solutions to complex problems relating to environmental science and natural resources management;
4. be effective communicators of environmental science by communicating scientific knowledge and concepts to a variety of audiences using a range of written and oral communication modes; and
5. be responsible and accountable for their own learning and scientific work by demonstrating initiative and independent judgement in a range of functions and scientific disciplines in specialised contexts; operating with a high level of personal autonomy and responsibility for all aspects of the work or function of others; and planning and executing independent research while complying with regulatory frameworks and practising professional ethics relevant to the management of natural systems.