Carbon Accounting

National Centre for Sustainability | Swinburne University of Technology

 

Australia's first and only ACCREDITED course in Carbon Accounting [21882VIC]

 VPAU324 : Develop a carbon inventory for the workplace

VPAU325 : Develop a carbon report for the workplace

 

 

  • Identify and categorise greenhouse gas emissions
  • Prepare and interpret a carbon inventory
  • Interpret greenhouse reports to assist in strategic business planning
  • Prepare for anticipated carbon management legislation
  • Evaluate business risks in a carbon constrained economy
  • Review the organisation’s carbon management options
  • Develop a carbon report for the organisation
  • Review carbon reporting procedures  

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    The National Centre for Sustainability has partnered with industry experts Ark Climate (Australian CO2 Exchange) and Net Balance Management Group to ensure content and delivery aligns with current greenhouse and energy reporting methodologies

    The National Centre for Sustainability also offers customised, in-house delivery of this course (both accredited and non-accredited options)


     

    http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ncs/Education/CarbonAcc.html

    Course Structure

    The course runs over 6 weeks in 3 x 6 hour sessions. Assessment included in course fee. Lunch and refreshments provided.

    Course Requirements

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

    Course Prospects

    This course would be of interest to existing students in sustainability, engineering or business services areas who see the possession of a qualification in Carbon Accounting as giving them a practical qualification and an edge in seeking employment; people in the workforce; people already working in a business environment who want to be better informed and able to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from their business or from components of their business; people in policy positions in government departments who want to gain some specialised knowledge and skills in calculating greenhouse gas emissions in a business context; and people with roles in industry who will be required to up-skill in the area of climate change and carbon trading.

    Contact Details

    Phone:(+61 3) 9214 4440

    Email: ncsshortcourses@swin.edu.au 

    Location

    Hawthorn Campus or Online