Course curriculum

  • 1

    Section 1: Introduction to minimising carbon emissions

    • 1.1 Welcome to this unit

    • 1.2 Introducing carbon emissions

    • 1.3 What this unit will cover

    • 1.4 What you’ll learn

    • 1.5 A note on completing this unit

    • 1.6 Section 1 quiz
  • 2

    Section 2: Understanding carbon emissions

    • 2.1 Welcome to section 2

    • 2.2 Understanding the carbon cycle

    • 2.3 Understanding global warming

    • 2.4 International energy usage and carbon emissions

    • 2.5 Examples of carbon emissions from electricity by country

    • 2.6 Australia’s energy usage and carbon emissions

    • 2.7 Examples of carbon emissions from electricity in Australia

    • 2.8 International strategies for minimising carbon emissions

    • 2.9 Australia’s approach for reducing carbon emissions

    • 2.10 Section 2 quiz
  • 3

    Section 3: Preparing for carbon management

    • 3.1 Welcome to section 3

    • 3.2 Carbon reduction strategies for business

    • 3.3 Considering scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions

    • 3.4 How to determine carbon emissions

    • 3.5 Understanding an organisation’s carbon footprint

    • 3.6 Developing a strategy to minimise carbon emissions

    • 3.7 Understanding carbon reduction policies, procedures and obligations

    • 3.8 Carbon reduction commitment template

    • 3.9 Considering legislative requirements

    • 3.10 Understanding NGER in more detail

    • 3.11 Section 3 quiz
  • 4

    Section 4: Planning carbon improvements

    • 4.1 Welcome to section 4

    • 4.2 Researching best practice approaches

    • 4.3 Providing clear information to your work team

    • 4.4 Calculating costs and savings associated with carbon emissions

    • 4.5 Using a Cost Benefit Analysis

    • 4.6 Planning for carbon management improvements

    • 4.7 How to establish a carbon management plan

    • 4.8 Carbon management improvement strategy template

    • 4.9 Presenting a carbon management improvement plan

    • 4.10 Section 4 quiz
  • 5

    Section 5: Taking action to reduce carbon emissions

    • 5.1 Welcome to section 5

    • 5.2 Communicating a carbon emissions plan

    • 5.3 Arranging training

    • 5.4 Training plan template

    • 5.5 Executing the implementation process

    • 5.6 Providing support

    • 5.7 Monitoring implementation

    • 5.8 Using technology to assist with monitoring

    • 5.9 Reviewing data collected from monitoring

    • 5.10 Reporting on implementation results

    • 5.11 Maintaining carbon reduction records

    • 5.12 Section 5 quiz
  • 6

    Section 6: Minimising carbon emissions summary

    • 6.1 Welcome to section 6

    • 6.2 Key takeaways

    • 6.3 The future of decarbonisation

    • 6.4 How to keep your knowledge up to date

    • 6.5 Congratulations and what’s next
  • 7

    Section 7: Bonus Resources

    • 7.1 Bonus section introduction

    • 7.2 Australian Government - The Plan to Deliver Net Zero The Australian Way

    • 7.3 Going the Distance - Charting the Journey to Net Zero

    • 7.4 NSW Government Net Zero Plan Stage 1 - 2020–2030

    • 7.5 Australia’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan

    • 7.6 Australia's Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan - Modelling and Analysis

    • 7.7 RMIT University Carbon Management Plan

    • 7.8 ARUP Net Zero Carbon Strategy

    • 7.9 Net Zero by 2050 - An IEA Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector

    • 7.10 Hydrogen patents for a clean energy future

    • 7.11 The Future of Energy - Australia's Energy Choice

    • 7.12 WEAct Business Carbon Emissions Calculator

    • 7.13 Laing O'Rourke Carbon Reduction Plan

    • 7.14 CSIRO Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap