Who Should Attend

Learners who are seeking to enhance their expertise in environmental sustainability across diverse industry sectors, including sustainability officers, policymakers, managers, and business owners.

Prerequisites

• For learners who are not pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
• For learners who are pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
  • An engineering degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB)
  • A STEM-based degree meeting the Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification requirements (IES chapter) and seek CEng accreditation

What You Will Learn

Introduction to Sustainability Legislation

• Gain an overview of environmental laws and policies that support sustainability globally and in Singapore

Singapore’s Key Sustainability Policies

• Explore the Singapore Green Plan 2030, Green Mark, Resource Sustainability Act, Energy Conservation Act, and Carbon Pricing Act

Climate Policy and Mitigation

• Analyse Singapore’s climate resilience strategy, adaptation measures, and the impact of international agreements like the Paris Agreement

Waste Management and Circular Economy

• Examine Singapore’s waste management policies, including the Resource Sustainability Act, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and recycling initiatives

Water Management and Resource Conservation

• Learn more about Singapore’s water policies, desalination, and the NEWater project as models of sustainable resource management

Sustainable Urban Development

• Understand the role of legislation in promoting green buildings, urban planning, and nature conservation

Global Sustainability Frameworks and Agreements

• Examine various frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Convention on Biological Diversity

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, learners are able to:

• Identify and explain Singapore’s key sustainability legislation and policies
• Analyse the alignment of Singapore’s sustainability frameworks with global standards and
  agreements
• Evaluate the impact of specific legislation on sustainability outcomes in Singapore
• Compare and contrast Singapore’s sustainability policies with those of other countries
• Critically assess the strengths, limitations, and future directions of Singapore’s sustainability
  legislation

Schedule

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

• Attend at least 75% of the module; and
• Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment (worth 3 credits) during the module, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices

Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Assessment Plan

Learners will have to complete a project assignment.

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$3,597.00

Note: 

• This module is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore
• All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

Learning Pathway