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SCENV3912 Environmental Assessment

This unit is specifically designed to teach the skills required for a career in the environmental consulting and other professions in the environment industry. Students will become familiar with the legislation that influences the management of the environment and native vegetation. There is a specific focus on the stae and federal legislation that impacts on Victoria, though we also consider differences in legislation in other parts of the world. Students will learn how to gather environmental information from a range of sources, and will learn some important environmental survey and assessment processes and techniques. Students will conduct several simulated professional tasks, including applying for an environmental tender, and preparing an Environmental Impact Statement. We aim to provide students with a broad view of the environment industry, the type of work available, and the skills required to enter the environmental workforce.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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