GCX’s new Residential Eco-Auditor course will be launched in September this year and is the first of its kind in the country. Once completed, learners will have the skills to convert any home into an efficient, low impact, cost effective household and will be able to identify solutions across all areas of sustainability.

The course is filled with practical exercises and examples and the topics are as follows: Energy – Heating and cooling, Lighting, Appliances, Hot water systems, Pools and spa’s; Water; Waste Management; Domestic Contaminants; the Eco-audit and an introduction into renewable energy.

Homeowners wanting to green their homes, environmental consultants wanting to broader their consulting offering and people wanting a new or part time career in the green industry would all benefit from doing this course.

When it comes to the environment, being a good global citizen starts at home. From recycling to using alternative cleaning materials, changes at home can add up to real benefits for the planet, your pocket and your health and happiness. Every single thing we do every day has an impact on the planet – good or bad. The good news is, we have the power to control the choices we make, and therefore the impact we create.

As our awareness around our environmental impact, sustainability and sustainable living grows, so does our need for products and services that deliver sustainable solutions, as well as the need for education around the benefits of sustainability. With this in mind, learners will be able to make recommendations around sustainable behavioural changes, correct maintenance practices and green technology for the home. Conducting an Eco-Audit will provide an indication of the size of a homes’ overall environmental footprint, as well as the potential savings that can be realized.

In the words of Paul Hawken - environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and author - "The future belongs to those who understand that doing more with less is compassionate, prosperous and enduring and thus more intelligent, even competitive." So we urge you to embrace the sentiment of his words and live a sustainable life - use only what you need and preserve the resources and capabilities needed so future generations can thrive.


Course dates:
Cape Town only

21 September 2010
01 December 2010

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