Environmental Scientist virtual work experience
Issued by
Grandshake
The earner has demonstrated their skills in the workplace through successfully completing virtual work experience, powered by Cardno, a global infrastructure, environmental and social development organisation. The individual applied industry knowledge in a real-world environment and actively utilised their transferable skills. They received feedback to develop these skills and showed consistency in approaches to professionalism in the workplace.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
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The earner gathered knowledge about the workplace and industry through online learning. They took an active role in challenges and task designed during the virtual work placement.
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Earners gained practical insight and have shown their ability to tackle real-world challenges related to environmental science; 1: Identify environmental constraints in the project site from aerial imagery with an explanation. 2: Identify potential environmental impacts on construction and operation. 3: Draft a plan to minimise environmental impacts on the identified constraints. Include a site plan, drawings and environmental mitigation measures on the map with a list of considerations.
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Earners were also engaged in activities and challenges to identify and suggest solutions to problems related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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On placement, the earner completed a placement diary or portfolio of personal reflection and progress concerning individual targets and submitted a work experience evaluation. A focus was placed on personal career development goals, help plan next steps and re-evaluate transferable skills via skills assessment.