Understanding Sustainability: What and Why?

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Understanding Sustainability: What and Why?

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Time:
TBA,
16 Hours / 9:00am to 6:00pm
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face)
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training)
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Course Introduction:

This course will provide participants with the much needed understanding of what constitutes sustainability and the importance of adopting sustainable practices at the workplace.

Course Objective

This course aims to provide participants with a broad-based understanding of sustainable development and the importance for organisations to adopt sustainable practices. It will also enable participants to explore how different industries have embraced Singapore’s Green Plan and how organisations have adopted green technologies and practices for sustainable living. Participants will also be exposed to the social dimension of sustainable development and appreciate what it means to protect and prioritise the rights and well-being of human capital. The course will also facilitate an understanding of standards governing sustainable practices, and offer participants the opportunity to design a project that incorporates sustainable practices relevant for their industry.

Course Outline

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the Course, participants will be able to:

explain the underpinnings behind sustainable development and the reasons for adopting sustainable practices at the workplace
describe the social dimension of sustainable development and what it means to protect and prioritise the rights and well-being of human capital
explore how different industries have adopted green technologies and practices for sustainable living
recognise the standards and rules behind sustainability governance
design a project that incorporates sustainable practices for the workplace

Topics to be covered

Introduction to Sustainability and ESG
The Environmental Pillar
The Social Pillar
The Governance Pillar
Project Preparation

Minimum Requirements

Minimum two (2) years working experience

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Architect / Civil and Structural Engineer / Project Manager (Construction) / Facilities Manager

Course Fees

Full Fees (before GST): $660.00

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above1	$594.00	$17.82	$83.82
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$462.00	$17.82	$215.82
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$462.00	$17.82	$215.82
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders2	$594.00	$17.82	$83.82
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$59.40	$719.40

As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.

² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

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