eLearning Course Overview
The Environment and Sustainability eLearning course is comprised of five modules to provide Local Governments with a comprehensive grounding in the key areas of responsibility and management; climate change, biosecurity, biodiversity, sustainability and water management.
The course provides information on the regulatory framework for each area, explains key concepts and contemporary approaches to environmental management, and highlights Local Government leadership through case studies.
The course also highlights how to empower the community to take a leadership role in their local area, and the key policy areas and projects that WALGA and partner organisations lead.
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- Designed for Elected Members and Local Government Officers.
Learning Outcomes
- Provide a grounding in the key environment and sustainability areas that Local Governments are involved in managing, to assist with informed decision making on Council matters;
- Provide information on effective approaches to managing environment and sustainability issues; and
- Raise awareness of participation opportunities in the environmental policy areas and projects that WALGA and partner organisations lead on behalf of the sector.
Modules & Duration
- Module 1: Biosecurity - Threats are increasing with new pest and disease incursions. Collaboration between all levels of government is needed to safeguard industries and the environment. (approx. 35mins)
- Module 2: Corporate and Community Sustainability - A sustainable organisation integrates environmental protection, social advancement and economic prosperity in decision making processes to ensure current and future needs are met. (approx. 40mins)
- Module 3: Climate Change - Affecting many areas of Local Governments operations and business, it is critical to mitigate local greenhouse gas emissions as well as reduce vulnerability to impacts and capitalise on opportunities. (approx. 50mins)
- Module 4: Biodiversity - There are opportunities to protect and manage natural areas with significant biodiversity values during land use planning and infrastructure projects, to help reverse the ongoing environmental decline in Australia. (approx. 40mins)
- Module 5: Water Management - Western Australia is one of the worst areas in the world, affected by the drying climate - a focus on sustainable water management and alternative water sources is required to sustain healthy ecosystems and communities. (approx. 50mins)
This eLearning course is self‑paced, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. Access begins at enrolment and ends when you complete the course or when your access period expires, whichever occurs first.
Estimated duration: approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes (Timings are indicative only. Please allow additional time to complete summary tests.)
Fees & Access
Single course fee – 3‑month access
- All modules: $495.00 (plus GST) per person
- Individual modules: $95 each (plus GST)
Important: If you would like to only enrol into a specific module/s, please make a note of this in the special requirements section of the registration form.
Subscription access – 12‑month access for up to 50 participants
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