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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.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Sustainable Design Consultant.
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A Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management is a business qualification giving students the skills to monitor and address environmental issues across a number of industry sectors. Students learn how to measure, monitor and reduce carbon emissions as well as implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices..
Average duration: 12 months.
The Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CPP41119) is for experienced home energy assessors who need specialist skills in thermal performance and home sustainability. Over 12-18 months of study you’ll learn how to assess the energy efficiency of residential properties and develop sustainable solutions for different milestones in the building’s life cycle. You’ll also graduate with an arsenal of document writing and administration skills. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and batch intake dates..
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.
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
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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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.
Sustainable Building
Sustainable Design Consultant
$1,150 weekly pay
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