A Circular Future Principles and Practices

Overview

Ready to rethink how we use resources and transform waste into opportunity? This engaging introductory course dives into the principles and practices of the Circular Economy—an innovative approach to designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.

Whether you’re a student, professional, or a passionate sustainability advocate, you’ll uncover how to shift from the outdated linear “take-make-dispose” model to a regenerative, circular mindset. Gain valuable insights that are crucial for today’s evolving workforce and for tackling the global challenge of reducing carbon emissions.

In this course, you’ll discover how Circular Economy principles can be applied across any industry sector—wherever your career takes you. You’ll also see how circular thinking can positively impact your own life and household, creating more sustainable and resilient practices.

Join us to become a leader in the shift toward a circular future—where circular thinking is too hard to unsee.

Delivery Methods

• Online – All teaching and assessment will be completed online

Locations

• Online Delivery

When You Can Start

Online: 14 July 2025

When You Can Enrol

Apply now for a 14 July 2025 start date Note: If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

Self-paced over 6 weeks.

Schedule

2025 Dates: Online: 14 July Self-paced delivery over 6 weeks Support is provided via forums, emails, phone calls and if required, video conferencing.

Optional online tutorial sessions will be made available during the self-paced delivery to answer material enquiries and support your learning. Schedule to be announced.

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Students are required to have the following:

• Laptop or desktop computer, any operating system
• Stable internet connection

Students should expect to spend an average of 2 hours per week on self-directed study in addition to class time. Assessments have due dates, that need to be met, and the course must be completed within the 6 weeks.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected. As this course is online, all of the assessments are done online, whether written assessments or tests.

Other Information

Wodonga TAFE recognises students’ prior learning, skills, and experience with appropriate documentation. Transcripts from previous qualifications, documentation of workplace skills and verifiable evidenced experience from the field form a part of the assessment of the elements for recognition.

Skills developed

- Learn the basic principles and characteristics of a circular economy
- Explore the current issues and trends within a circular economy
- Explore best practice approaches to working with recycled materials
- Look at examples of circularity in a range of different industry sector
- Practical application of circular economy principles to real-world business problems

Compulsory Units

VU23673 Source and use circular economy information

Fees

Fee For Service $280.00 (Tuition $280.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Materials Fees

Nil

Careers

The purpose of this course is to apply circular economy principles to all industry sectors, opening up opportunities to become:

• Circular Innovator
• Materials Recovery Facilitator
• E-Waste Technician
• Refurbishment Specialist (I.T., Furniture)

Pathways

By successfully completing this micro credential, you will receive a statement of attainment. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.