Resource Efficiency For A Sustainable Workplace

This course equips the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to identify, prioritise, and implement a series of resource efficiency actions. These actions are in the areas of water, energy, waste and materials and can be implemented by employees in the business/workplace.

Overview

Duration

Can be delivered in Classroom or via Blended delivery

Days & Times: Depends on company requirements

Location

Company location or another setting in Kildare or Wicklow

Prior Knowledge

Applicants seeking entry onto the programme must have reached the Leaving Certificate
standard or have a QQI Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a related subject.
Applicants must have a good command of the English Language in both
written, numerical and verbal form.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Resource Efficiency for a Sustainable Workplace.

Cost

This course is fully funded to those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance Initiative

This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

Course Content

Resource Efficiency for a Sustainable Workplace will equip you, as an employee in the workplace, with the knowledge, skills and competence to identify, prioritise, and implement a series of resource efficiency actions. These actions are in the areas of water, energy, waste and materials and can be implemented by employees in the business/workplace.

Outline the process required to implement resource efficiency improvements in their workplace or business.
Assess the performance of their workplace or business in terms of energy use, material use, water use and waste production through tracking use and costs, and benchmarking.
Identify and prioritise resource efficiency improvement actions suitable for their workplace or business in the areas of energy, water, waste, and material use.

Expression of Interest

We currently don't have this course scheduled, but if you are interested in undertaking this course, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss your needs. Please note this course is only for those currently in employment.

Micro-Qualifications

This course is a micro-qualification. This means it's bite sized accreditated learning delivered in a flexible format to suit those in employment. For more information on micro-qualifications, click on the video below:

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