Sustainable Design: Principles and Planning – Skill Set 1

About the course

This on-campus skill set introduces sustainable design principles and planning for the built environment. You’ll build foundational capability to apply sustainability thinking to building design and construction decisions, including planning considerations and practices that support better environmental outcomes. It is designed for vocational learners seeking targeted upskilling for work in sustainability-focused built environment contexts. The programme develops engineering knowledge and technical skills aligned with its qualification level and industry expectations.

Career outcome

This skill set supports entry into, or upskilling within, sustainability-oriented roles across building design and construction settings. It can assist those working with designers, builders or project teams to contribute to sustainable planning and design decisions, documentation and implementation of sustainable practices. It is suited to vocational pathways in the built environment with a sustainability focus. Preparing graduates for engineering-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)