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Sustainable Design Consultant Courses

A Sustainable Design Consultant provides advice to home owners and construction industry professionals on making buildings more environmentally conscious. You might look at things like energy consumption, waste products and use of sustainable materials. Your role might involve providing feedback on design plans or suggesting modifications to existing structures. You’ll look at how construction projects can reduce their negative impact on the environment and create a sustainable future.

A Sustainable Design Consultant will need to have a strong understanding of building processes and a passion for environmental sustainability. You’ll spend time liaising with building professionals and building owners and will need to be a good communicator. Sustainable Design Consultants need to be good problem solvers and you should be able to manage several tasks at once.

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Popular Sustainable Design Consultant Courses

There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Sustainable Design Consultant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Sustainable Design Consultant earn?

In Australia, a full time Sustainable Design Consultant generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Sustainable Design Consultant?

There are currently 9,200 people working as design consultants and a small percentage of them focus on sustainability. This number has increased in recent years. Sustainable Design Consultants work in all areas of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Sustainable Design Consultant?

If you’re interested in working as a Sustainable Design Consultant you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Environmental Management and Sustainability. This course gives you the skills you need to monitor environmental issues in a range of industries. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within sustainable building. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.