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Version Effective: 2nd of June, 2025
Version Effective: 2nd of June, 2025

PDC170647 - Introduction to Circular Economy

Course Details

Course Summary

This micro-credential will help the managers and staff of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and communities to develop their knowledge of the circular economy.  It will introduce the foundational concepts of circular economy such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable business models.  While studying this course, you will evaluate your current business practices and identify opportunities for integrating circular economy principles into your operations.

CQUniversity will award a Digital Badge upon the successful completion of this course. This recognition will carry a significant value to your employer or future employers as it will present them the evidence of the knowledge and skills the learners acquired through the micro-credential.

This micro-credential is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, the micro-credential is designed for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS). This micro-credential is available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
  1. Once you have selected your desired micro-credential, you can now add it to your shopping cart to enable you to purchase more than one "course" in a single transaction. 
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Study Area
  • Engineering and Built Environment
  • Mining and Energy
  • Science and Environment
  • Transport and Safety Sciences
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Services
  • Education Support
  • Engineering
  • General Education and Training
  • Process/Manufact Food
  • Public Sector

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables SMEs, and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) to understand circular economy and what it means to them and the community in general. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, participants will be awarded a non-creditable micro-credential, Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Introduction to Circular Economy

2 hours

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the concepts, principles, and approaches of circular economy practices
  2. Assess the opportunities and challenges of adopting a circular economy for small and medium enterprises
  3. Identify the scope for the circularity of products in a business 
  4. Identify the steps involved in creating a product that supports multiple-use cycles. 
Where and when can I start?
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