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National VET Sector Skills for Sustainability Professional Development Program
The Sustainable Practice Skill Set has been developed into a three-day workshop program designed to give VET practitioners the knowledge and skills to effectively embed 'green skills' into their delivery of VET programs in Australia.
For more information about this program, please visit the Sustainable Practice Skill Set web page.
Local Government Change Agents Project
Building Local Government Change Agents for Resilient and Sustainable Communities, that will enable local government officers to develop and implement effective behaviour change programs to meet the needs of their Councils and local communities.
For more information about this project, please visit the LGCA Project web page.
Central Highlands Bioenergy Expo
The University of Ballarat will host the Central Highlands Bioenergy Expo on the 5th of October, 2012, at the UB Primary Industries Training Centre, Gillies St Ballarat.
This event will feature expert speakers on local and international developments in a range of bioenergy technologies and applications, visits to local bioenergy sites (numbers limited - get in early!), as well as on-site demonstrations of some of these technologies.
For more information, please refer to the 2012 Central Highlands Bioenergy Expo Flyer or the Event Program
Or contact Patrick Murphy on:
Ph: 0413 810 363
Email: info@chaf.org.au
At the National Centre for Sustainability - University of Ballarat (NCS-UB), we are committed to working in partnership with industry, government, our students and our communities to create a more sustainable future.
We provide educational leadership and undertake program delivery, resource development, project work and applied research to support the development of sustainable practices.
The NCS-UB can provide a broad range of specialist advice and training on sustainability themes and concepts including:
- Accredited sustainability training programs
- Education for sustainability
- Embedding sustainability into courses and programs
- Living and working sustainably
- Creating a sustainable business
- Sustainable home design, features and building practices
- Energy efficiency for homes and business
- Customised sustainability training and mentoring for government, business/industry and community groups
- Triple-bottom line/sustainability reporting
- Behaviour change for sustainability
- Building the business case for sustainable initiatives
- Carbon accounting and reporting
For more information on how the NCS-UB can assist you, please contact the NCS team.
Courses & training
Offering short courses, certificates, diplomas and pathways to degrees, NCS offers many opportunities to get qualifications in sustainability.
Business, industry & government
With our knowledge and expertise, NCS is positioned to form strategic partnerships with industry, government and community, consulting and education about sustainability.
Community
Through innovation and regional focus, NCS is meeting the demands of the our community in sustainability in the urban and natural environment.
Research & development
View our current and past research activities.
Contact us
Email enquiries to sustainability@ballarat.edu.au, or contact an NCS team member directly.
