This micro-credential provides the essential knowledge and skills for specialisation in acoustic consultation. It provides foundational knowledge and skills for participants from both engineering and non-engineering backgrounds who are looking to develop a career with acoustic consultancy firms, in town planning and city development, as environmental officers, or in architecture.
About this micro-credential
Environmental Noise and Planning introduces participants to the assessment, regulation and management of noise impacts. It focuses on introducing how a noise impact assessment is developed, including:
Determining which noise policy documents are applicable to a project
Understanding the assumptions that have been made and predictions calculated
Assessing the reasonableness and feasibility of any mitigation measures proposed
Setting practical noise objectives.
Acoustical fundamentals are presented conceptually, meaning a formal mathematical background is not required. Some tips and ‘rules-of-thumb’ are explained to help participants make robust judgements regarding noise impacts.
This micro-credential is for non-acousticians, who need to be able to interpret a specialist noise impact assessment report as part of their work or study, as well as assess the impacts of environmental noise and vibration resulting from existing or proposed projects.
Key benefits of this micro-credential
Get the background you need to specialise in the growing field of acoustic consultation, or to apply in a role in urban planning and development
Cover acoustic theory, the regulatory environment, practical techniques and case studies in one self-contained course
Complete as a self-contained course, or as a potential pathway to future postgraduate study.
This micro-credential may qualify for recognition of prior learning at this and other institutions.
Who should do this micro-credential?
Industry professionals in the following roles will benefit from this micro-credential:
Architects
Engineers
Town planners
Decision makers in local councils
Decision makers in urban workplaces, factories or facilities.
The micro-credential is also designed for professionals exploring a future career as an acoustician and looking for CPD in the field. It is particularly relevant for:
Graduates in sound, architecture, planning or engineering studies
Members or aspiring members of professional bodies in planning and acoustics.
Course learning objectives
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Interpret policy context and measurements in environmental noise and planning problems
Design noise impact assessments in local environments
Understand acoustic measurements and predictions in the context of environmental noise and planning.
