Course Overview Public pressure for action on climate change, combined with the global financial crisis has meant the need for saving resources both at home and through business has greatly increased. The Green Card Home Owners (Australia) course is suitable for anyone wishing to obtain a broad understanding of environmental issues in Australia and a set of skills to enable them to facilitate change in their home or community. This course is also a useful starting point for an environmental career as a home assessor or sustainability officer. Course OutlineModule 1: State of the Environment | Course includes: |
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|  | What's happening in Australia | | The greenhouse effect | | How Australia compares with the rest of the world | | Climate Feedback | | What will happen in Australia over varying temperature changes | | Australian and International Responses (Legislation) | | Vulnerabilities and Regions | | The Garnaut Review and Join the Debate |
Module 2: Home Energy| Course includes: |
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| | Energy - what's the big deal? | | Smart Houses & Standby Power | | Where does our electricity come from? | | Lighting & Appliances and Equipment | | Renewable Energy & Green Power | | Heating and Cooling | | Conducting an Energy Audit | | Rebates and Grants |
Module 3: Household| Course includes: |
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| | Water: Water audits and saving water in the home | | The House: Building orientation, passive lighting | | Water: Rebates and Grants | | The House: Renovations, insulation | | Garden: Planting and permaculture | | Waste: Reduce, reuse | | Garden: Projects and Pets | | Waste: Recycle, compost |
Module 4: Identity and Behaviour| Course includes: |
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| | Identity and the green movement | | Green purchasing | | A new paradigm: Community initiatives, multipurpose products, local engagement | | Lifecycle analysis | | Green washing | | Transport | | Leading Others | | The future |
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Quick Course Guide | | Study Time: | 4 hours | | Pre-Requisites: | None | | Assessment: | 4 online tests consisting of 20 questions each. | | Resources required: | Internet access, Email, Free Flash player, Audio player | | Student support: | Email support | | Enrolment Dates: | Enrol anytime, start now! | | Achievement: | Trained Environmental Officer (Home) | | English requirements | If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling. | Take a Sneak Peak!
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