Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Health (GC-CCHLTH) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of climate change and global health impacts and the local and international contexts in which they occur.

Skills

• Evaluate climate change-related research and global agreements, to demonstrate a critical understanding of how they inform programs and policy making to protect the health of populations.
• Analyse the influence of the health sector, government, business/industry, non-government organisations and media in developing and implementing solutions to climate change challenges.
• Effectively communicate the scientific issues pertinent to climate change and global health to a variety of audiences.

Application of Knowledge and Skills 

• Apply the conceptual frameworks within climate change and human and planetary health, to identify mitigation and adaptation challenges and develop solutions, including in the delivery of health services.

Academic distinction

• Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Climate Change and Health
• Be able to apply appropriate theory and methods to sustainability in healthcare
• Be able to think critically and creatively
• Be able to apply knowledge, information and research skills to solve health problems related to climate change
• Be effective written and oral communicators

Active citizenship

• Be engaged with contemporary local, national, global health and climate change issues
• Be able to work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Be equipped to make substantial contributions to society in the field of planetary health

Integrity and self-awareness

• Be motivated and organised, with an ability to set goals, manage time and prioritise
• Be able to work effectively both independently and in groups
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Be aware of their own limitations and able to reflect and learn from their mistakes