Australian College of Environmental Studies Courses

healthy Home Course

 
Creating a Healthy Home | Course
 

Our home is our castle and for most of us, it is the biggest financial investment we will ever make. Despite the fact that we spend up to 90% of our time in buildings, few of us are aware of the hazards that lurk inside our home. Since World War 11 we have unleashed a plethora of chemicals not seen in the history of mankind. Could these be related to the epidemic in childhood allergies, asthma, infertility and breast and testicular cancer? In this course you will learn about the common health hazards that exist in your home from dust and dustmite, electromagnetic fields, chemicals in cleaning and personal care products, to building materials and mould. You will also learn about the the concerns associated with plastics (including baby bottles), the contaminants likely to be in your drinking water, how tap water can exacerbate skin problems, and the most appropriate water filters to consider. If you or your loved ones suffer from allergies or you want to create a healthy home for your family, then this is the course for you! The course provides practical and cost effective ways to avoid or reduce one's exposure to these hazards in order to create a home that supports your mind, body and soul. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate.

There are two subjects in the course: Sick Building Syndrome and Water Pollution. Each subject is 14 weeks in duration. You can do the Sick Building Syndrome subject in Melbourne or Sydney OR via correspondence. Expect around 1 day per week over 14 weeks of homework time. Total cost is $1300 which includes comprehensive manuals, DVDs of the lectures and access to a tutor for the duration of your studies.

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Pre-requisites
Correspondence Available
$650
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$650
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Fee Structure

On-campus students (Melbourne) need to send a $100 non-refundable deposit along with a completed enrolment form in order to guarantee your place in a subject. Enrolments close 1 week before the subject begins or when the class is full (whichever comes first). The remaining payment of $550 is required before the subject begins. Students who pay for a subject in full, may receive the manual and DVDs prior to the start of the subject. Click HERE for the latest timetable. Click HERE for venue.

Correspondence students need to send $650 per subject they wish to enrol in along with the completed enrolment form in order to receive the course information pack containing the manual, DVDs of the lectures, contact details of your lecturer, student learning guide, student handbook. Whilst you may enrol in a correspondence subject at any time during the year, it must be completed within 14 weeks from the date of enrolment.
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