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University of Melbourne

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Sustainable Sourcing in Food and Fibre - micro-credential

  • Non-Award

Gain the specialist skills needed to implement sustainable sourcing along company supply chains. This micro-credential equips learners with the knowledge to apply sustainable sourcing in food and fibre production, addressing environmental impacts and improving supply chain practices.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
6 - 6 weeks full-time
Study Mode
Online

About this course

Overview

Gain the specialist skills needed to implement sustainable sourcing along company supply chains.

There is an increasing need for individuals and businesses working in food and fibre production to build supply chains that are sustainable. Concerns over the long-term environmental impact of supply chain management processes mean companies must take steps to improve how their products are sourced, produced, and delivered. However, many professionals working in food and fibre production lack the specialist skills required to successfully implement sustainable sourcing along supply chains.

This micro-credential will equip learners with the fundamental knowledge to apply sustainable sourcing along supply chains in an environment where there is a growing demand for greater social accountability.

Explore the fundamentals of sustainable sourcing

Understand how leading international companies incorporate sustainable sourcing processes into their supply chains to significantly improve overall performance.

Access world-class resources from leading food and fibre companies

Analyse international trends and explore the key drivers of sustainable sourcing. You'll learn proven models for integrating sustainability into the sourcing process, and draw on industry case studies from SAI platform members to enhance your knowledge of supply chain sustainability.

Gain essential practical skills applicable to your workplace

Guided by skilled academics, develop and present a viable proposal of sustainable sourcing policies and practices. You'll receive expert feedback on your work and gain valuable skills that will benefit your future career.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this course, learners are required to have an undergraduate degree in agriculture or 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related industry. Some knowledge of supply chains and distribution specific to food and agriculture production is also recommended.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will learn

Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job now.

There is an increasing need for individuals and businesses working in food and fibre production to build supply chains that are sustainable.

Concerns over the long-term environmental impact of supply chain management processes mean companies must take steps to improve how their products are sourced, produced, and delivered. However, many professionals working in food and fibre production lack the specialist skills required to successfully implement sustainable sourcing along supply chains.

This micro-credential will equip learners with the fundamental knowledge to apply sustainable sourcing along supply chains in an environment where there is a growing demand for greater social accountability.

Explore the fundamentals of sustainable sourcing

Understand how leading international companies incorporate sustainable sourcing processes into their supply chains to significantly improve overall performance.

Access world-class resources from leading food and fibre companies

Analyse international trends and explore the key drivers of sustainable sourcing. You'll learn proven models for integrating sustainability into the sourcing process, and draw on industry case studies from SAI platform members to enhance your knowledge of supply chain sustainability.

Gain essential practical skills applicable to your workplace

Guided by skilled academics, develop and present a viable proposal of sustainable sourcing policies and practices. You'll receive expert feedback on your work and gain valuable skills that will benefit your future career.

Course structure

This micro-credential runs over 6 weeks.

Your total time commitment is approximately 42 hours, which includes:

  • 8 hours guided learning
  • 5 hours self-study
  • 5 hours professional reading
  • 4 hours peer learning
  • 20 hours assessment activities.

Assessment:

  • Quiz. Sustainability and sustainable sourcing: Demonstrate your knowledge of key concepts in sustainable food and fibre international trends, and sustainable sourcing and systems drivers (20%)
  • Proposal. Sustainable sourcing policies and practices: Develop sustainable sourcing policies and practices for a business or organisation, using the information provided in this course and your own professional insights (80%).