This short course explores the impacts of sustainable infrastructure and the tools, resources and practices used to achieve them.
Description
Delivered as a fully online digital package, IS Foundations introduces the framework and components behind the IS Rating Scheme and explores a sustainability mindset including industry examples of sustainability outcomes.
IS Foundations can be completed in isolation or as an introduction to one of our more advanced courses.
This course is a great resource for sustainability onboarding, project wide sustainability awareness and sustainability capability building across your organisation.
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Course content
IS Foundations provides a detailed explanation of the drivers behind infrastructure sustainability as well as critical factors of implementing an IS rating. For sustainability professionals, IS Foundations is an introductory pathway into capabilities such as sustainability leadership and IS accreditation.
Module 1 Introduction to Infrastructure Sustainability
- What is Infrastructure Sustainability?
- Who are the Infrastructure Sustainability Council?
- What is the Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings Scheme?
Module 2 - Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Schemes
- Quadruple bottom line metrics.
- Sustainability mindset.
- Case Studies.
- Rating Process.
Module 3 - Key components of Infrastructure Sustainability
- Key roles
- ISAP resources
- Mandatory processes overview
Learning objectives
Module 1 Intro to Infrastructure Sustainability
- Identify principles of sustainable infrastructure
- Recall the purpose of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council
- Describe ISC tools which drive sustainable outcomes for the Infrastructure industry
Module 2 Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Schemes
- Identify the quadruple bottom line metrics of the IS rating scheme
- Describe how sustainability initiatives create good business cases
- Provide examples of sustainability outcomes
- Outline the IS Rating process
Module 3 Key components of an IS Rating
- Describe the responsibilities of those involved in an IS rating
- Identify resources available for use by an IS accredited professional
- Summarise the mandatory process for establishing a rating
Cost
Discounts
ISC Member organisations receive up to 35% discount on course registrations.
Receive 10% off when making a booking for 5 or more.
New Zealand Registrants
If you are registering from NZ, please contact training@iscouncil.org to organise your placement. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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