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WSQ - Carbon Footprint Management for Sustainability

WSQ - Carbon Footprint Management for Sustainability

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Enhance your proficiency in environmental sustainability with our WSQ Carbon Footprint Management for Sustainability course. Aimed at both professionals and organizations, this course offers comprehensive training in measuring, analyzing, and managing carbon emissions. You'll acquire skills in calculating carbon footprints, setting emission targets, and implementing reduction strategies. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to make impactful decisions that drive organizational sustainability while conforming to global standards.

Step into the role of an environmental steward by mastering carbon management practices tailored for modern businesses. The course covers essential topics such as greenhouse gas accounting, emission reduction techniques, and stakeholder engagement for sustainability. Ideal for managers, sustainability officers, and those interested in corporate responsibility, this course provides you with the skillset to lead sustainability initiatives, reduce operational costs, and enhance your organization's reputation for environmental stewardship.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

Identify and analyze the potential of ‘hot spots’ for carbon footprint reduction.
Prioritise carbon footprint reduction.
Implement carbon footprint reduction plan.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Carbon Footprint Management for Sustainability Course Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Carbon Footprint Management PRE-ENV-4001-1.1 TSC under Precision Engineering Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$720	$64.80	$424.80	$280.80

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023021099)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Course Code: TGS-2023021099

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course. Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you asap.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom.
Note the minimal class size to start a class is 3 Pax.

Course Details

Topic 1: Identifying and Analyzing Carbon Footprint Hot Spots

Overview of ISO:140001 standards
Identify potential carbon footprint hot spots
Carbon footprint calculator
Analyse the potential of ‘hot spots’ for carbon footprint reduction

Topic 2: Prioritising Carbon Footprint Reduction Initiatives

Identify feasible technology to address carbon footprint ‘hot spots’
Methods for projecting carbon reduction potentials
Prioritising carbon footprint reduction initiatives

Topic 3: Implementing Carbon Footprint Reduction Plan

Fundamentals of environment management systems (EMS)
Key components of carbon footprint reduction plans
Develop carbon footprint reduction plans

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Case Study (CS)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

Sustainability Officer
Environmental Consultant
Carbon Analyst
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager
Energy Manager
Sustainability Reporting Specialist
Green Building Consultant
Waste Management Specialist
Renewable Energy Project Manager
Climate Policy Advisor
Sustainable Procurement Officer
Conservation Planner
Carbon Offset Specialist

Trainers

Ng Herk Low: Ng Herk Low is a ACTA certified trainer. He is experienced leader in government and non-profit management roles. Demonstrated experience in people management, business development, communications, and business strategy. Personal passions in technology, design, organisation culture and personal leadership.

Lynn Foo: Lynn Foo specialises in Sustainability & ESG, Carbon Footprint Measurement & Management, ESG Reporting & Disclosure, Circular Economy/Waste Management. As a certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner by the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), Lynn serves as the principal trainer for the HP-SIM SkillsFuture Queen Bee Programme - Advancing Towards a Sustainable Industry 4.0. She also imparts her knowledge to various Institutes of Higher Learning and SSG approved training partners. Leveraging her expertise in design thinking, Lynn coaches professionals in utilizing Design Thinking framework and circular economy business models to develop sustainable products and services.

As a business practitioner with over 20 years of industry experience, including a tenure as the Director of an international school, Lynn spearheaded various portfolios including corporate strategy, sustainability initiatives, corporate social responsibility programmes and regulatory compliance.

Lynn holds the Advanced Certificate in Integrating Sustainability for a Future-Ready Business (SMU). In addition to being a CSE certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner, she is a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001, an accredited Green Mark Associate (Singapore Green Building Council), an IBM certified Design Thinking Instructor, a certified Scrum Master, an IAPP certified Information Privacy Manager, and an IMDA approved PDPA trainer.