Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment
About This Course
Grasp core Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) concepts, its crucial role in environmental stewardship, and its diverse industrial applications. Gain skills to analyse product lifecycles, identify environmental hotspots, and understand ISO 14040/44 frameworks. This course illuminates LCA's industry relevance, equipping participants for careers in sustainability analysis and offering pathways for job enhancement in a growing green economy.
What You'll Learn
1) Provide a robust understanding of the principles, methodologies, and standards of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
2) Identify and differentiate between the key methodological frameworks of LCA, specifically referencing the ISO 14040/44 standards
3) Distinguish between the different types of LCA studies, such as Cradle-to-Grave, Cradle-to-Gate, and Well-to-Wheels, and recognise their specific applications
4) Define the essential elements of an LCA study, including the product system, functional unit, and system boundary, and illustrate the process of mapping a product's lifecycle
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for enrolment in this programme. It is open to all adult participants regardless of age, educational background, or prior work experience. Participants should, however, have a willingness to learn, a basic proficiency in English, and the ability to participate actively in training sessions, including group discussions and hands-on activities where applicable.