The IS for Professionals Pathway equips infrastructure professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to embed sustainability across planning, design, construction, and operations. Build the skills and confidence to embed sustainability into every stage of infrastructure delivery.
Description
Delivered over five weeks through a mix of self-paced modules and facilitated workshops, the program has been co-designed with industry experts and ISAPs to ensure real-world application and alignment with the IS Rating Scheme.
The course equips infrastructure professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to embed sustainability across planning, design, construction, and operations.
Through self-paced modules, the program is co-designed with industry experts to ensure real-world application and alignment with the IS Rating Scheme.
Ideal for engineers, project managers, designers, and sustainability specialists, and ISAPs looking to re-engage with current IS practices.
Learning objectives
On completion of this pathway, participants will be able to:
- Explain the core concepts, principles, and benefits of measuring and embedding sustainability in infrastructure projects.
- Apply the Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating framework across different stages of project delivery.
- Identify and engage with key stakeholders to embed sustainability within project and organisational processes.
- Undertake, develop and document key components of an IS Rating, including the Base Case, Materiality Assessment, Sustainability Management Plan and Rating Submission.
- Gather and assess evidence in alignment with credit requirements and respond effectively to feedback and verification findings.
- Communicate sustainability performance and continuous improvement opportunities within a project and organisation.
Course content
Week 1
Module 1. Introduction to the IS Rating Scheme
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe course objectives and pathway structure.
- Engage in networking and relationship building.
Module 2. Sustainability in Infrastructure
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify sustainability mindsets in project decision making.
- Recognise the drivers and impacts of sustainability in infrastructure
- Describe the process of undertaking an IS Rating.
Module 3. Commencing an IS Rating
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify roles and responsibilities within an IS Rating.
- Consider how sustainability in contracts influences resourcing and delivery.
- Develop an IS Rating Schedule for the Establishment period.
Module 4. Setting up for success
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Apply the four critical success factors at the commencement of an IS Rating
- Prepare strategies for team engagement and continuous improvement to embed throughout the Rating.
Week 2
Module 5. Measuring what matters pt. 1
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and process of undertaking a Materiality Assessment.
- Navigate the three-stage materiality assessment process from preparation to agreement.
- Apply materiality screening principles to determine which credits are most relevant for your project based on capital band and context.
Module 6. Measuring what matters pt. 2
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Interpret results of a Materiality Assessment.
- Prioritise sustainability issues based on their materiality to projects and stakeholders.
- Analsye examples of Rating Pathways on both budget and resourcing.
Module 7. Sustainability Management Plan
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the key purpose and key components of a Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).
- Describe how an SMP can drive accountability and responsibility for Sustainability outcomes.
Module 8. Base Case pt.1
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose, scope and application of the Base Case.
- Familiarise yourself with key concepts, challenges and considerations when preparing a Base Case.
Week 3
Module 9. Base Case pt. 2
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Apply the concept of Business as Usual (BAU).
- Analyse and document a Base Case Proposal.
- Undertake the development of a base case using back-casting methodology.
Module 10. Gathering Evidence
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognise examples of good practice in writing credit summary forms.
- Identify examples that meet evidence requirements.
Module 11. Submission
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recall the submission to verification process.
- Review the verification process and principles followed by verifiers.
- Prepare for a face-to-face verifier meeting
Module 12. Verification
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Undertake a face-to-face verification meeting.
- Respond to Round 1 verification feedback
Week 4
Module 13. Introduction to Design & As Built
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the key components, objectives and personal learning and comfort zones of the D&AB pathway.
- Review an IS D&AB roadmap
Module 15. Credit Deep Dive
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Conduct an in-depth analysis of selected credits.
- Apply the theory of credit linkages in practice.
Week 5
Module 16. ISAP skills for Sustainable Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify how the IS Rating framework can drive efficiencies at both project and organisational levels.
- Explore strategies to embed sustainability into standard business and project practices.
Module 17. ISAP Exam
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the IS Rating Process.
- Navigate through the ISAP resources.
Apply Rulings to given scenarios.
Module 18. From Knowledge to Action
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Develop an IS Rating Roadmap for your project.
- Create a plan for applying the knowledge and skills gained in future projects.
- Understand ISAP accreditation & professional development opportunities.
Course structure
The course is divided into 18 modules delivered over 5 weeks. Each week combines two types of learning formats:
Guidance Self-Paced Modules:
- Complete in your own time.
- Includes short quizzes throughout to help you check your understanding of the key content.
- Each module includes downloadable resources and takeaways to support your learning.
- All resources can be found in the “Downloads” section within each module.
- Participants will gain access to pre-course materials 7 days before the first facilitated session.
All self-paced modules are accessible via the IS Learn platform.
Participants are required to complete all course modules & assessment.
Facilitated Live Sessions:
- Delivered via Zoom.
- Interactive and engaging, with breakout rooms, group activities, and guided discussions led by an experienced trainer.
- Some modules include required resources that you must review before attending the next live session.
Pricing
- ISC Members: $2,750 AUD + GST
- Non-Members: $4,000 AUD + GST
NEW ZEALAND REGISTRATIONS - Please contact training@iscouncil.org for registration.
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