This course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to undertake a variety of environmental assessments.  Topics covered include environmental law, employment within the assessment industry, what is an environmental assessment, different types of assessment, how to carry out an environmental assessment, writing research reports and a final project.

This course is suitable for:

• For graduates from related certificates, diplomas or degrees (eg. Biology, Horticulture, Agriculture), this course may offer the potential to greatly improve your employability.
• OH & S Managers who deal with environmental impacts and assessment
• Anyone needing environmental assessment skills
• Environmental activists and more

You will learn about evolving legislation on local, state, national and international levels, as well as assessments for industry bodies and special projects. Develop the skills in how to conduct assessments and how to put together reports.

Course Aims:

• To appreciate the range of employment available to scientists skilled in environmental assessment
• Develop an understanding of the basics of environmental study design, analysis and reporting within a legal framework.
• Be aware of the international legislation relevant to environmental assessment
• Research the legislation which dictates the environmental assessment requirements in the student’s home country.
• Appreciate the range of environmental assessment techniques that have been developed to assess a range of situations around the globe.
• Understand the environmental assessment process in enough depth to manage a small environmental assessment.
• Write a professional environmental report.
• Prepare an environmental impact assessment including carrying out all research and writing up the actual report.

There are 8 Lessons in this course:

1. Introduction to Environmental Assessment
2. Overview of Environmental Assessment
3. International Environmental Law
4. Domestic Environmental Law
5. Types of Environmental Assessments
6. The Design and Process of Environmental Assessment
7. Writing Environmental Reports
8. Research Project