Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment
Environment
A course by
Massey University
An online short course introducing life cycle thinking and Life Cycle Assessment as tools to support environmental management for professionals seeking to understand and apply LCA to decision-making.
NZ$518
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply life cycle thinking
Develop an understanding of life cycle thinking and how it relates to sustainable consumption, production, and the circular economy.
Comprehend Life Cycle Assessment methodology
Gain knowledge of LCA principles and methodology, including system boundaries, functional units, and the four main phases of LCA.
About This Course
This course introduces the concepts of life cycle thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as crucial tools for environmental management. Participants will learn the principles and methodology of LCA, including the circular economy, sustainable consumption, and production. Designed for professionals such as environmental managers, product designers, engineers, and policymakers, the course empowers attendees to commission and interpret LCA studies to drive sustainable decisions. The course is delivered online, consisting of interactive Zoom sessions and independent learning exercises.
Course Content
- Principles of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Role of LCT relative to other environmental management tools
- Functional unit and system boundaries in LCA
- Aligning LCA with study goals
- Attributional and consequential modelling approaches
- Phases of LCA methodology
- Critical review of LCA studies
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- Certification schemes related to LCA
- Application of LCA to support decision-making
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Environmental managerSustainability consultantProduct designer with environmental focusEnvironmental policy advisor
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