Overview
This self-paced SRRED - Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development course from Griffith University allows learners to engage with diverse materials at their convenience, ensuring both an interactive and accessible educational experience.
Delivered online in self-paced mode, you will have 120 days from the time of your purchase to complete the training. As this is an online self-paced course there is no requirement to attend any live sessions. You can access and complete the online course 24/7 during your access. After the 120 days you will lose access to the course.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will:
- Understand social licence and engagement principles.
- Gain strategic knowledge of the social context of renewable energy projects.
- Develop effective community engagement plans and evaluation methods.
- Learn how to engage meaningfully with First Nations communities.
- Explore benefit-sharing concepts and options.
- Understand legal and financial models for co-investment and co-ownership.
- Learn to form partnerships for local economic development (e.g. procurement, employment and legacy initiatives).
- Acquire skills to manage tricky situations and handle complaints.
- Understand opportunities and challenges for balancing nature conservation and renewable energy development.
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The course covers key areas, across two learning modules:
Community engagement
- Building social licence
- Understanding the social context
- Principles of community engagement and participation
- Deepening engagement with First Nations
- Planning effective engagement and evaluation
- Sharing the benefits of large scale renewable energy projects
- Co-design and governance structures for benefit sharing
- Models for community co-investment and co-ownership
- Working with communities to prepare for the energy transition
- Shared land use and biodiversity
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Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Brisbane, Australia
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 7 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in AustraliaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS - 00233E
This course is designed for people shaping the renewable energy transition - whether you're working in industry, government, or with communities. Ideal participants include:
- Renewable energy practitioners in project development, management or engagement roles
- Policymakers at local, state or federal levels
- Community leaders, advocates and local government officers working to secure positive outcomes for their regions
Whether you're influencing policy, designing projects, or advocating for community interests, SRRED will equip you with the tools to deliver more responsible, inclusive renewable energy development.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2500 AUD / full≈ 2500 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2500 AUD / full≈ 2500 AUD / full -
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