Life Cycle Assessment: A Practical Introduction
Issued by
Deakin University
Earners of this microcredential will be able to conduct a life cycle assessment of a product and/or service by applying suitable principles and methods. They have demonstrated their presentation and communication skills of their analysis and have provided interpretations to formulate a strategy for improved environmental performance.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Communications
- Critical Analysis
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Project Management
- Sustainability appraisal
Earning Criteria
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This earner’s identification was verified using Jumio, automated online ID verification. During the course, the earner was an enrolled Deakin University student with the rights, responsibilities, access to resources and scrutiny of academic integrity required by this educational institution.
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Throughout the course, the learners will build an online portfolio of the full life cycle assessment process for a chosen product or service. They will submit a summary of this portfolio for assessment and a video presentation summarising the main findings of the assessment exercise.
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Successfully completed this online course with learning activities and formal assessment typically requiring 50-75 hours.
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This microcredential provides the earner with bankable credit (0.5 credit points) towards one or more specified post graduate degrees (award course) at Deakin University. The credit is redeemed on successful application to study the degree.
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Learning outcomes:
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Describe the principles of the life cycle assessment of a product and/or service
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Design a flowchart to support the life cycle assessment of a product or service
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Conduct life cycle assessment of a product and/or service
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Interpret and analyse life cycle assessment outcomes to formulate a strategy for improved environmental performance
Standards
This microcredential aligns with AQF9 (Masters level) standard
ECTS 3.75 credits