Green Star Foundations: Introduction

The Green Star Foundations: Introduction course is the first step to becoming a qualified Green Star professional. It is also ideal for those who want to gain an understanding of the business benefits derived from using the Green Star rating tools.

Key topics explored in this course:

The benefits of embedding sustainability in the built environment
Why choose Green Star?
Breaking down the business case for sustainability
Overview of the Green Star – Design & As Built, Performance and Communities rating tools
Green Star stories of success

This course is part of our accreditation pathway.

We offer two accreditation types: Green Star Associate (GSA) and Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP). The GSAP qualification will distinguish you as an industry expert. The GSA qualification is perfect for those less involved in building certifications, but wanting to show their commitment to the sustainable built environment.

If you haven't attended a Green Star course in the last two years, you must attend the Introduction day prior to the Advanced day, and pass the exam to gain GSAP accreditation.

To become a GSAP, you need to:	To become a GSA, you need to:
attend the Introduction day attend the Advanced day pass the online exam maintain 15 CPD points each financial year	attend the Introduction day attend the Advanced day (the exam is not required) maintain 8 CPD points each financial year

Thank you to our venue host Arup

Useful links

Upcoming Advanced training dates
Find out more about our Continuing Professional Development Program
Find out more about the Green Star Rating System

Please note you will need to book the Introduction day first before being able to book the Advanced day.

For further questions please contact Education@gbca.org.au

Agenda

Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020
8:45 am	Registration & coffee
9:00 am	Our why & our tools Explore an overview of the Green Building Council Australia and Green Star rating tools Examine the impact that buildings and communities have on the environment
10:15 am	Morning tea
10:45 am	Making the business case Understand the business case for building with sustainable principles in mind Understand the benefits of achieving a Green Star rating and learn how Green Star promotes integrated thinking and strives for innovative outcomes Activity: Building a Green Star business case
12:00 pm	Lunch
12:45 pm	Certification, guidelines & resources
2:30 pm	Afternoon tea
2:45 pm	Case studies Learn from examples of projects covering all 4 tools – Design & As Built, Interiors, Communities & Performance
3:45 pm	Opportunity for questions
4:15 pm	Conclusion

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General admission / $399.00 + GST
Future Green Leader only
General admission / $499.00 + GST
Members only
General admission / $775.00 + GST
Non-Members only

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CPD points

6 Green Star CPD point(s).

When

Tue 16 Jun 2020 8:45am - 4:30pm

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Location

Arup Melbourne
Sky Park, One Melbourne Quarter
699 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008

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