These sector case studies provide an overview of a number of common positions that use education as a tool in achieving sustainability outcomes. We have researched a diverse range of roles, from biodiversity officers to executive directors, and put together concise studies detailing the purpose of the position, typical responsibilities, skills and knowledge required and identified priority learning areas. The case studies illustrate that education, specifically education for sustainability, is important, in many different positions.
What sectors are using education as a tool for achieving sustainability in NSW?
In NSW many people are using education as a tool for achieving behavioural change with the goal of sustainability. A wide range of professionals are employed across the following sectors:
Over time the Education for Sustainability Professional Learning Hub team will create case studies for each of these sectors.
Using the sector case studies as an individual
These sector case studies demonstrate how a personalised professional learning profile can help you to identify and prioritise your professional learning needs. The profiles show how each of the learning areas are linked to real life responsibilities and required skills and knowledge. You can find many uses for the case studies; such as using them to review requirements and responsibilities in your own work, a similar position or a position you aspire to.
Using the sector case studies as an organisation
The sector case studies help to demonstrate how professional learning profiles can be applied in an organisational context. They can be used to allocate professional learning budgets more strategically, compliment work and development schemes and gives managers and supervisors a clear framework to identify professional learning needs.