Population growth and changes to our environment mean we need to be  focused on maximising our water resources.

Our Certificate I in Environmental Sustainability is designed as an induction into the water industry. 

You will learn to
- Investigate Sustainable Water Cycle Management
- Sample and Test Water Sources and Quality
- Draw and Use Simple Maps, Plans and Drawings
- Use Business Technology
- Plan Skills Development

• Location:
  Sunshine
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  NWP10107
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• entry level course with options for further study

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Certificate I in Environmental Sustainability provides induction into the water industry for, in particular, young people who are seeking an opportunity to gain experience of the industry while developing a set of valuable employability skills.

To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in seven units of competency, comprising: - Four core units - Three elective units

• Investigate Sustainable Water Cycle Management

  Unit code

  NWP101A

• Design a Basic Water System Model

  Unit code

  NWP102A

• Demonstrate Care and Safe Practices

  Unit code

  NWP103A

• Sample and Test Water Sources and Quality

  Unit code

  NWP104A

• Draw and Use Simple Maps, Plans and Drawings

  Unit code

  NWP105A

• Use Business Technology

  Unit code

  BSBCMN205A

• Produce Simple Word Processed Documents

  Unit code

  BSBCMN213A

• Create and Use Simple Spreadsheets

  Unit code

  BSBCMN214A

• Plan Skills Development

  Unit code

  BSBCMN104A

• Use Construction Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2005A

• Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  BSBSUS201A

• TAFE: Secondary school students can choose this course as part of their VCAL requirements
• Year 12: Secondary school students can choose this course as part of their VCAL requirements
• International: Secondary school students can choose this course as part of their VCAL requirements
• Mature: Secondary school students can choose this course as part of their VCAL requirements